State credit union · OAKDALE, Minnesota · NCUA charter #65063
Novation
Health score 83/100 (Excellent) - from the NCUA 5300 Call Report, 2025Q4.
- 83
- Health / 100
- $241.8M
- Total assets
- 14,498
- Members
- 9.7%
- Net-worth ratio
Novation - Share Insurance Coverage
Below: composite supervisory bracket and risk-based capital for charter #65063, per the 2025Q4 NCUA Call Report. Our deposit-insurance coverage note explains how the $250,000 NCUSIF ceiling works.
Novation - Five Health Pillars
The five bars below are this credit union's pillar-level 0-100 sub-scores. Sum the weighted pillars and you get the headline health score above - same NCUA 5300 data, no normalisation tricks applied.
- Capital (net worth ratio)97
- Asset quality (delinquency)93
- Earnings (ROA)100
- Member growth0
- Liquidity (loan-to-share)100
Weighted composite: 83/100 - each bar is the 0–100 sub-score; the composite weights them 30/25/15/15/15.
9.68% net worth puts this credit union above the NCUA's 7.0% well-capitalized bar (Prompt Corrective Action rules).
Financial Health Metrics
| Metric | Value | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Net Worth Ratio | 9.68% | 30% |
| Delinquency Rate | 0.66% | 25% |
| Return on Assets | 1.05% | 15% |
| Member Growth | -15.59% | 15% |
| Loan-to-Share Ratio | 79.67% | 15% |
Health score = weighted composite of above metrics. Scores based on NCUA 5300 Call Report Q4 2025 data. Peer group: $100M–$500M (1069 CUs).
Historical Financials
| Quarter | Assets | Members |
|---|---|---|
| 2025Q4 | $241.8M | 14,498 |
| 2024Q4 | $232.5M | 17,176 |
| 2023Q4 | $227.1M | 16,987 |
Credit Union Details
- Charter Number
- 65063
- Type
- State
- Field of Membership
- Other
- Peer Group
- $100M–$500M
- State
- Minnesota
- City
- OAKDALE
- Data Quarter
- 2025Q4
What This Data Says About Novation
Headquartered in OAKDALE, Minnesota, Novation is a state credit union with 14,498 members, $241.8M in total assets, and $171.2M in outstanding loans on the books as of Q4 2025. Its five-factor composite puts the health score at 83/100 (Excellent), driven in part by a net worth ratio of 9.68% - above the 7.0% NCUA "well capitalized" threshold under Prompt Corrective Action rules. It carries charter #65063 and reports within peer group $100M–$500M, a cohort of 1069 similarly-sized institutions.
0.66% of the loan book sits 60+ days past due, the headline loan-quality read - the peer group average for $100M–$500M credit unions sits at 0.894%, so this institution is running tighter than peers. Deposit deployment is captured by the 79.67% loan-to-share ratio, within the 60-80% range most industry analysts consider optimally balanced between yield and liquidity. Return on assets stands at 1.05% on net income of $2.5M for the period; a not-for-profit cooperative typically runs a modest positive ROA, returning surplus to members through better rates and lower fees rather than to shareholders.
Year-over-year membership changed by -15.59%. The institution reports against the NCUA 5300 Call Report on a quarterly cadence; the figures above reflect the 2025Q4 reporting period. Membership eligibility depends on the stated field of membership (currently: Other). See our disclaimer for NCUSIF deposit-insurance coverage and how to use this data before opening any account or borrowing.
Nearby Credit Unions in Minnesota
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Sources & disclaimer
Source: NCUA 5300 Call Report, Q4 2025. Source: NCUA Share Insurance Fund (NCUSIF), federal deposit insurance up to $250,000. Not affiliated with NCUA. For informational purposes only.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Novation financially healthy?
Yes/no aside, the number is 83/100 (Excellent) - Novation's financial health score from the NCUA 5300 Call Report, Q4 2025. Above 80 reads excellent, below 50 warrants closer monitoring; a 9.68% net worth ratio and 0.66% delinquency rate are the key drivers.
How does Novation compare to other credit unions?
On PlainCU's health composite, Novation lands at 83/100, compared to a peer group average for $100M–$500M credit unions. Five NCUA-reported metrics feed that number: net worth ratio (weighted 30%), delinquency rate (25%), return on assets (15%), member growth (15%), and loan-to-share ratio (15%).
What is a credit union health score?
A credit union health score is a composite rating (0–100) that combines five financial metrics reported to the NCUA: net worth ratio (capital adequacy), delinquency rate (loan quality), return on assets (profitability), member growth, and loan-to-share ratio (liquidity balance). Scores above 80 indicate excellent financial health; 60–79 is good; 40–59 is fair; below 40 is weak.
How can I join Novation?
Membership eligibility for Novation depends on its field of membership - currently: Other. Credit unions typically require a common bond such as employer, location, or association membership. Contact Novation directly for current membership requirements and application steps.
Is my money safe at Novation?
Federal credit unions like Novation are insured by the National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund (NCUSIF), administered by the NCUA. Each individual depositor is insured up to $250,000, the same limit as FDIC-insured banks. Novation's net worth ratio of 9.68% exceeds the 7% threshold NCUA considers "well capitalized."
What rates does Novation offer compared to banks?
Credit unions like Novation are not-for-profit cooperatives, which typically allows them to offer higher savings rates and lower loan rates than banks. Nationally, credit unions average 0.25–0.50% lower auto loan rates and 0.10–0.30% higher savings yields. Contact Novation directly for current rates, or compare overall credit union vs bank rates on our rates comparison page.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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