Federal credit union · Alamogordo, New Mexico · NCUA charter #8475
Otero
Health score 90/100 (Excellent) - from the NCUA 5300 Call Report, 2025Q4.
- 90
- Health / 100
- $519.7M
- Total assets
- 33,773
- Members
- 15.1%
- Net-worth ratio
Otero - Share Insurance Coverage
Charter #8475's composite supervisory bracket and risk-based capital, as reported in the 2025Q4 NCUA Call Report. See our deposit-insurance coverage note for how NCUSIF protection works.
Otero - Five Health Pillars
Below, five 0-100 sub-scores, one per pillar of the composite. Weight and sum them and the result matches the headline health score above exactly - same NCUA 5300 figures, no normalisation tricks.
- Capital (net worth ratio)100
- Asset quality (delinquency)100
- Earnings (ROA)100
- Member growth51
- Liquidity (loan-to-share)80
Weighted composite: 90/100 - each bar is the 0–100 sub-score; the composite weights them 30/25/15/15/15.
15.12% 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 | 15.12% | 30% |
| Delinquency Rate | 0.42% | 25% |
| Return on Assets | 1.10% | 15% |
| Member Growth | -0.76% | 15% |
| Loan-to-Share Ratio | 56.89% | 15% |
Health score = weighted composite of above metrics. Scores based on NCUA 5300 Call Report Q4 2025 data. Peer group: Over $500M (749 CUs).
Historical Financials
| Quarter | Assets | Members |
|---|---|---|
| 2025Q4 | $519.7M | 33,773 |
| 2024Q4 | $486.7M | 34,030 |
| 2023Q4 | $459.5M | 34,284 |
Credit Union Details
- Charter Number
- 8475
- Type
- Federal
- Field of Membership
- Community
- Peer Group
- Over $500M
- State
- New Mexico
- City
- Alamogordo
- Data Quarter
- 2025Q4
What This Data Says About Otero
Otero is a federal credit union headquartered in Alamogordo, New Mexico, serving 33,773 members with $519.7M in total assets and $249.4M in outstanding loans as of Q4 2025. Based on its five-factor composite, the institution earns a health score of 90/100 (Excellent), anchored by a net worth ratio of 15.12% - above the 7.0% NCUA "well capitalized" threshold under Prompt Corrective Action rules. Charter #8475 operates under peer group Over $500M, a cohort of 749 similarly-sized institutions.
Loan book quality rounds out the picture. The delinquency rate of 0.42% measures loans 60+ days past due against total loans outstanding - the peer group average for Over $500M credit unions sits at 0.874%, so this institution is running tighter than peers. The loan-to-share ratio of 56.89% indicates how aggressively member deposits are being deployed into lending, below the 60% band that typically signals under-deployed capital. Return on assets stands at 1.10% on net income of $5.7M 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 -0.76%. Reported quarterly to the NCUA, this data reflects the 2025Q4 Call Report period. Eligibility to join runs through the field of membership (currently: Community) - see our disclaimer before opening an account or borrowing, for NCUSIF coverage details and data usage notes.
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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 Otero financially healthy?
Otero has a financial health score of 90/100 (Excellent) based on NCUA 5300 Call Report data as of Q4 2025. Scores above 80 indicate excellent financial health; scores below 50 may warrant closer monitoring. Key factors include net worth ratio of 15.12% and delinquency rate of 0.42%.
How does Otero compare to other credit unions?
PlainCU's health composite puts Otero at 90/100, compared to a peer group average for Over $500M credit unions. It's a weighted blend of five NCUA-reported figures: net worth ratio (30% of the score), 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 Otero?
Otero operates under a community charter, meaning membership is generally open to anyone who lives, works, worships, or attends school within its defined geographic service area, no employer or association tie required. Contact Otero directly for the exact boundaries and application steps.
Is my money safe at Otero?
Federal credit unions like Otero 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. Otero's net worth ratio of 15.12% exceeds the 7% threshold NCUA considers "well capitalized."
What rates does Otero offer compared to banks?
Credit unions like Otero 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 Otero directly for current rates, or compare overall credit union vs bank rates on our rates comparison page.
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