Federal credit union · Charleston, West Virginia · NCUA charter #3576
Pioneer Appalachia
Health score 75/100 (Very Good) - from the NCUA 5300 Call Report, 2025Q4.
- 75
- Health / 100
- $238.8M
- Total assets
- 15,237
- Members
- 11.1%
- Net-worth ratio
Pioneer Appalachia - Share Insurance Coverage
The 2025Q4 NCUA Call Report puts charter #3576 at the supervisory bracket and risk-based capital level shown below. NCUSIF protection is covered in our deposit-insurance coverage note.
Pioneer Appalachia - Five Health Pillars
Every bar shows this credit union's 0-100 sub-score for one pillar of the composite; weight and add the five and you land on the headline health score above, drawn from the same NCUA 5300 figures with no normalisation tricks.
- Capital (net worth ratio)100
- Asset quality (delinquency)100
- Earnings (ROA)21
- Member growth23
- Liquidity (loan-to-share)91
Weighted composite: 75/100 - each bar is the 0–100 sub-score; the composite weights them 30/25/15/15/15.
11.10% 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 | 11.10% | 30% |
| Delinquency Rate | 0.16% | 25% |
| Return on Assets | -0.14% | 15% |
| Member Growth | -3.08% | 15% |
| Loan-to-Share Ratio | 64.15% | 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 | $238.8M | 15,237 |
| 2024Q4 | $219.8M | 15,721 |
| 2023Q4 | $227.8M | 16,329 |
Credit Union Details
- Charter Number
- 3576
- Type
- Federal
- Field of Membership
- Other/Community
- Peer Group
- $100M–$500M
- State
- West Virginia
- City
- Charleston
- Data Quarter
- 2025Q4
What This Data Says About Pioneer Appalachia
15,237 members and $238.8M in total assets sit behind Pioneer Appalachia, a federal credit union in Charleston, West Virginia, which posts a health score of 75/100 (Very Good) on the five-factor composite, with $135.3M in outstanding loans as of Q4 2025 and a net worth ratio of 11.10% - above the 7.0% NCUA "well capitalized" threshold under Prompt Corrective Action rules. The credit union operates under charter #3576 in peer group $100M–$500M, a cohort of 1069 similarly-sized institutions.
Loan book quality rounds out the picture. The delinquency rate of 0.16% measures loans 60+ days past due against total loans outstanding - the peer group average for $100M–$500M credit unions sits at 0.894%, so this institution is running tighter than peers. The loan-to-share ratio of 64.15% indicates how aggressively member deposits are being deployed into lending, within the 60-80% range most industry analysts consider optimally balanced between yield and liquidity. Return on assets stands at -0.14% on net income of $-340636 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 -3.08%. The quarterly NCUA 5300 Call Report is the source for everything above, current through 2025Q4. Field of membership (currently: Other/Community) decides eligibility to join. NCUSIF deposit-insurance coverage and usage guidance for this data live on our disclaimer page.
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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 Pioneer Appalachia financially healthy?
Pioneer Appalachia has a financial health score of 75/100 (Very Good) 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 11.10% and delinquency rate of 0.16%.
How does Pioneer Appalachia compare to other credit unions?
Five weighted metrics from NCUA filings produce Pioneer Appalachia's 75/100 score on PlainCU's health composite, compared to a peer group average for $100M–$500M 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 Pioneer Appalachia?
Pioneer Appalachia 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 Pioneer Appalachia directly for the exact boundaries and application steps.
Is my money safe at Pioneer Appalachia?
Federal credit unions like Pioneer Appalachia 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. Pioneer Appalachia's net worth ratio of 11.10% exceeds the 7% threshold NCUA considers "well capitalized."
What rates does Pioneer Appalachia offer compared to banks?
Credit unions like Pioneer Appalachia 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 Pioneer Appalachia directly for current rates, or compare overall credit union vs bank rates on our rates comparison page.
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