State credit union · MARION, Ohio · NCUA charter #61324
Pillar
Health score 91/100 (Excellent) - from the NCUA 5300 Call Report, 2025Q4.
- 91
- Health / 100
- $124.4M
- Total assets
- 10,032
- Members
- 10.1%
- Net-worth ratio
Pillar - Share Insurance Coverage
The 2025Q4 NCUA Call Report puts charter #61324 at the supervisory bracket and risk-based capital level shown below. NCUSIF protection is covered in our deposit-insurance coverage note.
Pillar - 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)100
- Asset quality (delinquency)82
- Earnings (ROA)100
- Member growth75
- Liquidity (loan-to-share)95
Weighted composite: 91/100 - each bar is the 0–100 sub-score; the composite weights them 30/25/15/15/15.
At 10.08%, this credit union is above the 7.0% NCUA well-capitalized threshold under PCA rules.
Financial Health Metrics
| Metric | Value | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Net Worth Ratio | 10.08% | 30% |
| Delinquency Rate | 0.95% | 25% |
| Return on Assets | 0.59% | 15% |
| Member Growth | 1.83% | 15% |
| Loan-to-Share Ratio | 66.60% | 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 | $124.4M | 10,032 |
| 2024Q4 | $113.0M | 9,852 |
| 2023Q4 | $107.0M | 9,772 |
Credit Union Details
- Charter Number
- 61324
- Type
- State
- Field of Membership
- Other
- Peer Group
- $100M–$500M
- State
- Ohio
- City
- MARION
- Data Quarter
- 2025Q4
What This Data Says About Pillar
Headquartered in MARION, Ohio, Pillar is a state credit union with 10,032 members, $124.4M in total assets, and $74.9M in outstanding loans on the books as of Q4 2025. Its five-factor composite puts the health score at 91/100 (Excellent), driven in part by a net worth ratio of 10.08% - above the 7.0% NCUA "well capitalized" threshold under Prompt Corrective Action rules. It carries charter #61324 and reports within peer group $100M–$500M, a cohort of 1069 similarly-sized institutions.
0.95% 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 looser than peers. Deposit deployment is captured by the 66.60% loan-to-share ratio, within the 60-80% range most industry analysts consider optimally balanced between yield and liquidity. Return on assets stands at 0.59% on net income of $736K 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 1.83%. These figures come from the 2025Q4 NCUA 5300 Call Report, filed on a quarterly cadence. The stated field of membership (currently: Other) governs who can join. Before opening an account or borrowing, see our disclaimer for NCUSIF deposit-insurance coverage and how to use this data.
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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 Pillar financially healthy?
A 10.08% net worth ratio and a 0.95% delinquency rate feed into Pillar's financial health score of 91/100 (Excellent), from NCUA 5300 Call Report data as of Q4 2025. The scale: above 80 excellent, below 50 warrants closer monitoring.
How does Pillar compare to other credit unions?
91/100 is Pillar's score on PlainCU's health composite, compared to a peer group average for $100M–$500M credit unions, built from five weighted NCUA metrics - net worth ratio at 30%, delinquency rate at 25%, return on assets at 15%, member growth at 15%, and loan-to-share ratio at 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 Pillar?
Membership eligibility for Pillar depends on its field of membership - currently: Other. Credit unions typically require a common bond such as employer, location, or association membership. Contact Pillar directly for current membership requirements and application steps.
Is my money safe at Pillar?
Federal credit unions like Pillar 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. Pillar's net worth ratio of 10.08% exceeds the 7% threshold NCUA considers "well capitalized."
What rates does Pillar offer compared to banks?
Credit unions like Pillar 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 Pillar directly for current rates, or compare overall credit union vs bank rates on our rates comparison page.
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