State credit union · Des Moines, Iowa · NCUA charter #64271

PREMIER

Health score 71/100, grade B (Very Good) - from the NCUA 5300 Call Report, 2025Q4.

71
Health / 100
$374.4M
Total assets
16,367
Members
8.2%
Net-worth ratio
B Letter grade on the five-factor composite

PREMIER scores 71/100 on PlainCU's health composite from NCUA 5300 Call Report data (2025Q4). Assets $374.4M; members 16,367; net-worth ratio 8.22%; health rank #3,558 of 4,374; healthier than 18th of scored peers.

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#3,558 of 4,374 health · 2025Q4

PREMIER · health 71/100 · $374.4M · 2025Q4

  • RANK 71/100
  • PHOTO 8.2%
  • BOOK 1.13%
  • CHARTER 0.43%
  • NCUSIF $374.4M
  • CAMELS 16,367
  • HEALTH #3,558/4,374
  • NW PROSPERA
  • DELQ 64271

PREMIER in the assets neighbourhood

CASCADE$375.8MABRI$375.7MSIGNET$374.8MPROSPERA$374.5MPREMIER (this)$374.4MIGNITE$371.2M
Nearest other-state credit unions by total assets (NCUA 5300)

PREMIER's $374.4M assets sit next to PROSPERA ($374.5M) on the assets neighbourhood; peer NAMES stay, and the masthead VALUES are this credit union's Call Report.

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PREMIER vs every NCUA-scored credit union

Where this credit union's health score sits among every federally insured CU with a scored NCUA 5300 filing

71 18th percentile higher than 18% of 4,374 credit unions

every scored credit union, bucketed by value

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Source NCUA 5300 Call Report aggregates · 2025Q4

PREMIER - Share Insurance Coverage

Below: composite supervisory bracket and risk-based capital for charter #64271, per the 2025Q4 NCUA Call Report. Our deposit-insurance coverage note explains how the $250,000 NCUSIF ceiling works.

NCUSIF coverage gauge for PREMIER Share insurance under NCUSIF covers up to $250,000 per share owner. PREMIER holds approximately $335.0M in member shares. Composite CAMELS rating bracket 2 (Satisfactory). Risk-based capital ratio 8.2 percent. Share Insurance Coverage Federal NCUSIF - $250K per share owner 1 2 3 4 5 CAMELS 2 · Satisfactory RBC ratio 8.2% · $335.0M member shares Insured · backed by full faith and credit of the United States
Source: NCUA 5300 Call Report 2025Q4 - share insurance under Title II of the Federal Credit Union Act

Peer-gap read for PREMIER

  • Loan-to-Share Ratio leads the peer set - 96.61% here, 72.20% peer average (+24.41 pp).
  • Largest lag: Net Worth Ratio at 8.22% vs peer 12.11% (-3.89 pp).

Peer averages are NCUA 5300 means for the $100M–$500M cohort (1069 CUs), 2025Q4 vintage - registry deltas only, not a join recommendation.

PREMIER in Iowa

  • Iowa health ordinal: #56 of 66.
  • Assets rank #11 of 66 inside Iowa ($374.4M reported).
  • Iowa membership ordinal: #13 of 66.

In-state ordinals use the live credit_unions table for IA only - ROW_NUMBER sorts match /rankings healthiest and largest, scoped to the state.

Quarter path for PREMIER

PREMIER: total assets by quarter

4 Call Report filings on this page's own vintage chain

250,000,000300,000,000350,000,000400,000,000450,000,000 2023Q42024Q42025Q42026Q1 302,821,445 393,854,063 ▲ +30.1%
  • Assets moved +5.2% from $374.4M (2025Q4) to $393.9M (2026Q1).
  • Net-worth ratio shifted -0.39 pp (8.61% → 8.22%).

Trajectory uses quarterly_financials rows already on this page - same NCUA 5300 vintage chain, not a forecast.

Net worth ratio vs. NCUA well-capitalized threshold 54.8%

This credit union's 8.22% net worth ratio clears the 7.0% NCUA well-capitalized threshold set under Prompt Corrective Action rules.

How the 71/100 score is built

Each segment is a pillar's weighted contribution to the composite; widths sum to 71.

  • Net Worth Ratio 25.5 pts
  • Delinquency Rate 19.0 pts
  • Return on Assets 13.9 pts
  • Member Growth 0.0 pts
  • Loan-to-Share Ratio 12.6 pts

PREMIER health metrics

Metric Value vs peer
Net Worth Ratio 8.22% -3.89 pp
Delinquency Rate 1.13% +0.24 pp
Return on Assets 0.43% -0.19 pp
Member Growth -17.32% -
Loan-to-Share Ratio 96.61% +24.41 pp

Health score = weighted composite of the five NCUA ratios above. Scores based on NCUA 5300 Call Report Q4 2025 data. Peer group: $100M–$500M (1069 CUs).

Call Report history - PREMIER

Quarter Assets Members
2026Q1 $393.9M -
2025Q4 $374.4M 16,367
2024Q4 $338.7M 19,796
2023Q4 $302.8M 17,874

Credit Union Details

Charter Number
64271
Type
State
Field of Membership
Other
Peer Group
$100M–$500M
State
Iowa
City
Des Moines
Data Quarter
2025Q4

Branch Locations (6)

The NCUA branch filing lists 6 physical offices for PREMIER, spread across 6 cities.

Office City
Main Branch (Main Office) Des Moines, IA
Ames Ames, IA
ANKENY ANKENY, IA
Sioux City Branch Sioux City, IA
Urbandale Branch Urbandale, IA
West Des Moines Branch West Des Moines, IA

Source: NCUA Credit Union Branch Information, 2025Q4 filing.

Nearby Credit Unions in Iowa

Other federally-insured credit unions in Iowa, closest first by peer group and asset size.

Compare PREMIER vs MEMBERS1ST COMMUNITY

Nationwide credit unions with similar profiles

PREMIER's nationwide photo peers by assets and by health score, excluding Iowa charters.

Similar health score

Nearest other-state credit unions by five-factor health composite (71/100 here).

Using this data

  • PREMIER ranks #3,558 of 4,374 nationally on financial health and #56 of 66 in IA -- the national figure is a benchmark, not a prediction for how any specific account performs. National health rankings
  • Members1st Community is a nearby credit union with a similar profile -- compare the two side by side before deciding where to bank. Compare with Members1st Community
  • Rates and health both vary by institution, not just by state -- see how Iowa credit unions compare overall before assuming this one is typical. Iowa state overview

National and state figures are benchmarks built from NCUA 5300 Call Report data, not a recommendation for any individual account decision.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PREMIER financially healthy?

Yes/no aside, the number is 71/100 (Very Good) - PREMIER's financial health score from the NCUA 5300 Call Report, Q4 2025. On the national health ranking (same basis as /rankings/healthiest), it sits at #3,558 of 4,374; by total assets it ranks #908 of 4,374 nationally (same basis as /rankings/largest); and #11 of 66 within Iowa. Above 80 reads excellent, below 50 warrants closer monitoring; a 8.22% net worth ratio and 1.13% delinquency rate are the key drivers.

How does PREMIER compare to other credit unions?

On PlainCU's health composite, PREMIER lands at 71/100, compared to a peer group average for $100M–$500M credit unions. Five NCUA-reported metrics feed that number: net worth ratio (weighted 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 PREMIER?

Membership eligibility for PREMIER depends on its field of membership - currently: Other. Credit unions typically require a common bond such as employer, location, or association membership. Contact PREMIER directly for current membership requirements and application steps.

Is my money safe at PREMIER?

Federal credit unions like PREMIER 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. PREMIER's net worth ratio of 8.22% exceeds the 7% threshold NCUA considers "well capitalized."

What rates does PREMIER offer compared to banks?

Credit unions like PREMIER 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 PREMIER directly for current rates, or compare overall credit union vs bank rates on our rates comparison page.

Data sourced from the NCUA 5300 Call Report (2025Q4) for PREMIER. Retrieved and formatted by PlainCU. See our methodology for details.

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