Federal credit union · MOUNT EPHRAIM, New Jersey · NCUA charter #12956
Peoples Transport
Health score 80/100 (Excellent) - from the NCUA 5300 Call Report, 2025Q4.
- 80
- Health / 100
- $11.8M
- Total assets
- 1,609
- Members
- 8.6%
- Net-worth ratio
Peoples Transport - Share Insurance Coverage
Composite supervisory bracket and risk-based capital, read from the 2025Q4 NCUA Call Report for charter #12956. See our deposit-insurance coverage note.
Peoples Transport - Five Health Pillars
This credit union's pillar breakdown: five 0-100 sub-scores below, which weight-and-sum to the headline health score above. Same underlying NCUA 5300 figures throughout, no normalisation tricks.
- Capital (net worth ratio)88
- Asset quality (delinquency)71
- Earnings (ROA)50
- Member growth100
- Liquidity (loan-to-share)90
Weighted composite: 80/100 - each bar is the 0–100 sub-score; the composite weights them 30/25/15/15/15.
8.56% 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 | 8.56% | 30% |
| Delinquency Rate | 1.31% | 25% |
| Return on Assets | 0.07% | 15% |
| Member Growth | 19.45% | 15% |
| Loan-to-Share Ratio | 63.60% | 15% |
Health score = weighted composite of above metrics. Scores based on NCUA 5300 Call Report Q4 2025 data. Peer group: $10M–$50M (1163 CUs).
Historical Financials
| Quarter | Assets | Members |
|---|---|---|
| 2025Q4 | $11.8M | 1,609 |
| 2024Q4 | $10.8M | 1,347 |
| 2023Q4 | $10.5M | 1,350 |
Credit Union Details
- Charter Number
- 12956
- Type
- Federal
- Field of Membership
- Multiple Common Bond
- Peer Group
- $10M–$50M
- State
- New Jersey
- City
- MOUNT EPHRAIM
- Data Quarter
- 2025Q4
What This Data Says About Peoples Transport
Peoples Transport is a federal credit union headquartered in MOUNT EPHRAIM, New Jersey, serving 1,609 members with $11.8M in total assets and $6.7M in outstanding loans as of Q4 2025. Based on its five-factor composite, the institution earns a health score of 80/100 (Excellent), anchored by a net worth ratio of 8.56% - above the 7.0% NCUA "well capitalized" threshold under Prompt Corrective Action rules. Charter #12956 operates under peer group $10M–$50M, a cohort of 1163 similarly-sized institutions.
On loan book quality: 1.31% of loans are 60+ days past due against the total loan book - the peer group average for $10M–$50M credit unions sits at 1.145%, so this institution is running looser than peers. Meanwhile a 63.60% loan-to-share ratio shows how aggressively member deposits get deployed into lending, within the 60-80% range most industry analysts consider optimally balanced between yield and liquidity. Return on assets stands at 0.07% on net income of $8K 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 19.45%. The quarterly NCUA 5300 Call Report is the source for everything above, current through 2025Q4. Field of membership (currently: Multiple Common Bond) decides eligibility to join. NCUSIF deposit-insurance coverage and usage guidance for this data live on our disclaimer page.
Nearby Credit Unions in New Jersey
Other federally-insured credit unions in New Jersey, closest first by peer group and asset size.
- ERIE LACKAWANNA RAILROAD CO EMPHoboken, NJ · $10M–$50M81Health
- JERSEY CITY FIREMENJersey City, NJ · $10M–$50M78Health
- WAKEFERNElizabeth, NJ · $10M–$50M84Health
- P S ESomerset, NJ · $10M–$50M74Health
- GOYA FOODS EMPLOYEESJersey City, NJ · $10M–$50M84Health
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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 Peoples Transport financially healthy?
Yes/no aside, the number is 80/100 (Excellent) - Peoples Transport's financial health score from the NCUA 5300 Call Report, Q4 2025. Above 80 reads excellent, below 50 warrants closer monitoring; a 8.56% net worth ratio and 1.31% delinquency rate are the key drivers.
How does Peoples Transport compare to other credit unions?
Five weighted metrics from NCUA filings produce Peoples Transport's 80/100 score on PlainCU's health composite, compared to a peer group average for $10M–$50M credit unions: net worth ratio (30%), delinquency rate (25%), return on assets (15%), member growth (15%), 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 Peoples Transport?
Peoples Transport serves multiple common-bond groups, membership usually requires belonging to one of several qualifying employers, associations, or organizations the credit union has chartered to serve. Contact Peoples Transport directly for the current list of qualifying groups.
Is my money safe at Peoples Transport?
Federal credit unions like Peoples Transport 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. Peoples Transport's net worth ratio of 8.56% exceeds the 7% threshold NCUA considers "well capitalized."
What rates does Peoples Transport offer compared to banks?
Credit unions like Peoples Transport 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 Peoples Transport directly for current rates, or compare overall credit union vs bank rates on our rates comparison page.
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