Health Score
48/100
PlainCU 5-factor composite (NCUA 5300 Call Report)
Credit Union
PLAINFIELD POLICE & FIREMEN'S
Health Score
48/100
Total Assets
$1.3M
Members
498
Plainfield, New Jersey
2026 data Public-data reference. official source
PLAINFIELD POLICE & FIREMEN'S
Open-data reference.
48
Health Score
Below Average
Charter #
2892
NCUA-issued institution identifier
Source
NCUA
Quarterly 5300 Call Report — 2025Q4
PLAINFIELD POLICE & FIREMEN'S — Share Insurance Coverage
Composite supervisory bracket and risk-based capital are read from the NCUA Call Report. Member shares above $250,000 per ownership category sit outside the federal NCUSIF envelope.
PLAINFIELD POLICE & FIREMEN'S — Five Health Pillars
Each pillar is normalised onto a 0-100 scale so the bar lengths are directly comparable.
Health Pillars (0-100)
Net worth ratio vs. NCUA well-capitalized threshold 100.0%
At 19.29%, this credit union is above the 7.0% NCUA well-capitalized threshold under PCA rules.
$1.3M
Total Assets
498
Members
$461K
Total Loans
$1.0M
Total Deposits
Financial Health Metrics
| Metric | Value | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Net Worth Ratio | 19.29% | 30% |
| Delinquency Rate | 16.17% | 25% |
| Return on Assets | 0.00% | 15% |
| Member Growth | -4.41% | 15% |
| Loan-to-Share Ratio | 45.64% | 15% |
Health score = weighted composite of above metrics. Scores based on NCUA 5300 Call Report Q4 2025 data. Peer group: Under $2M (243 CUs).
Historical Financials
| Quarter | Assets | Members |
|---|---|---|
| 2025Q4 | $1.3M | 498 |
| 2024Q4 | $1.5M | 521 |
| 2023Q4 | $1.8M | 517 |
Credit Union Details
- Charter Number
- 2892
- Type
- Federal
- Field of Membership
- Low Income
- Peer Group
- Under $2M
- State
- New Jersey
- City
- Plainfield
- Data Quarter
- 2025Q4
What This Data Says About PLAINFIELD POLICE & FIREMEN'S
PLAINFIELD POLICE & FIREMEN'S is a federal credit union headquartered in Plainfield, New Jersey, serving 498 members with $1.3M in total assets and $461K in outstanding loans as of Q4 2025. Based on its five-factor composite, the institution earns a health score of 48/100 (Below Average), anchored by a net worth ratio of 19.29% — above the 7.0% threshold the NCUA uses to classify a credit union as "well capitalized" under Prompt Corrective Action rules. Charter #2892 operates under peer group Under $2M, a cohort of 243 similarly-sized institutions.
Loan book quality and earnings power round out the picture. The delinquency rate of 16.17% measures loans 60+ days past due against total loans outstanding — the peer group average for Under $2M credit unions sits at 4.477%, so this institution is running looser than peers. Return on assets comes in at 0.00%, reflecting the not-for-profit cooperative model where surplus earnings flow back to members as better rates and lower fees rather than to shareholders. The loan-to-share ratio of 45.64% indicates how aggressively member deposits are being deployed into lending, below the 60% band that typically signals under-deployed capital.
Every deposit account at PLAINFIELD POLICE & FIREMEN'S is federally insured by the National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund (NCUSIF) up to $250,000 per depositor, per ownership category — identical coverage to FDIC insurance at banks. Year-over-year membership changed by -4.41%, and the institution reports against the NCUA 5300 Call Report on a quarterly cadence, so the figures above reflect the 2025Q4 reporting period. This page is informational only and is not a recommendation, solicitation, or financial advice; credit union performance can change materially quarter to quarter, membership eligibility depends on the stated field of membership (currently: Low Income), and current deposit and loan rates should be verified directly with PLAINFIELD POLICE & FIREMEN'S before opening any account or borrowing.
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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 PLAINFIELD POLICE & FIREMEN'S financially healthy?
PLAINFIELD POLICE & FIREMEN'S has a financial health score of 48/100 (Below Average) 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 19.29% and delinquency rate of 16.17%.
How does PLAINFIELD POLICE & FIREMEN'S compare to other credit unions?
PLAINFIELD POLICE & FIREMEN'S scores 48/100 on PlainCU's health composite, compared to a peer group average for Under $2M credit unions. The score is based on five NCUA-reported metrics: net worth ratio (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 PLAINFIELD POLICE & FIREMEN'S?
Membership eligibility for PLAINFIELD POLICE & FIREMEN'S depends on its field of membership — currently: Low Income. Credit unions typically require a common bond such as employer, location, or association membership. Contact PLAINFIELD POLICE & FIREMEN'S directly for current membership requirements and application steps.
Is my money safe at PLAINFIELD POLICE & FIREMEN'S?
Federal credit unions like PLAINFIELD POLICE & FIREMEN'S 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. PLAINFIELD POLICE & FIREMEN'S's net worth ratio of 19.29% exceeds the 7% threshold NCUA considers "well capitalized."
What rates does PLAINFIELD POLICE & FIREMEN'S offer compared to banks?
Credit unions like PLAINFIELD POLICE & FIREMEN'S 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 PLAINFIELD POLICE & FIREMEN'S directly for current rates, or compare overall credit union vs bank rates on our rates comparison page.
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