Federal credit union · PRINCETON, New Jersey · NCUA charter #21009
PRINCETON
Health score 88/100, grade A (Excellent) - from the NCUA 5300 Call Report, 2025Q4.
- 88
- Health / 100
- $172.2M
- Total assets
- 8,604
- Members
- 9.8%
- Net-worth ratio
PRINCETON scores 88/100 on PlainCU's health composite from NCUA 5300 Call Report data (2025Q4). Assets $172.2M; members 8,604; net-worth ratio 9.83%; health rank #1,502 of 4,374; healthier than 65th of scored peers.
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NCUA 5300 Call Report Masthead
#1,502 of 4,374 health · 2025Q4PRINCETON · health 88/100 · $172.2M · 2025Q4
- MEM 88/100
- RANK 9.8%
- PHOTO 0.57%
- BOOK 0.03%
- CHARTER $172.2M
- NCUSIF 8,604
- CAMELS #1,502/4,374
- HEALTH Calhoun Liberty
- NW 21009
Call Report peers
PRINCETON in the assets neighbourhood
PRINCETON's $172.2M assets sit next to Calhoun Liberty ($172.2M) on the assets neighbourhood; peer NAMES stay, and the masthead VALUES are this credit union's Call Report.
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PRINCETON 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
88 Top 35% higher than 65% of 4,374 credit unions
every scored credit union, bucketed by value
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Source NCUA 5300 Call Report aggregates · 2025Q4
PRINCETON - Share Insurance Coverage
Below: composite supervisory bracket and risk-based capital for charter #21009, per the 2025Q4 NCUA Call Report. Our deposit-insurance coverage note explains how the $250,000 NCUSIF ceiling works.
Peer-gap read for PRINCETON
- Loan-to-Share Ratio leads the peer set - 78.74% here, 72.20% peer average (+6.54 pp).
- Widest shortfall vs peers is Net Worth Ratio: -2.28 pp (9.83% vs 12.11%).
Peer averages are NCUA 5300 means for the $100M–$500M cohort (1069 CUs), 2025Q4 vintage - registry deltas only, not a join recommendation.
PRINCETON: in-state Call Report ranks
- Health composite ranks #11 of 127 among scored New Jersey credit unions.
- Assets rank #18 of 127 inside New Jersey ($172.2M reported).
- Membership ranks #25 of 127 among New Jersey CUs with a reported count (8,604 members).
In-state ordinals use the live credit_unions table for NJ only - ROW_NUMBER sorts match /rankings healthiest and largest, scoped to the state.
How PRINCETON's 5300 filing moved
PRINCETON: total assets by quarter
4 Call Report filings on this page's own vintage chain
- Assets moved -0.8% from $172.2M (2025Q4) to $170.7M (2026Q1).
- Net-worth ratio shifted +0.09 pp (9.74% → 9.83%).
Trajectory uses quarterly_financials rows already on this page - same NCUA 5300 vintage chain, not a forecast.
This credit union's 9.83% net worth ratio clears the 7.0% NCUA well-capitalized threshold set under Prompt Corrective Action rules.
How the 88/100 score is built
Each segment is a pillar's weighted contribution to the composite; widths sum to 88.
- Net Worth Ratio 29.6 pts
- Delinquency Rate 24.3 pts
- Return on Assets 6.0 pts
- Member Growth 12.9 pts
- Loan-to-Share Ratio 15.2 pts
PRINCETON vs peer ratios
| Metric | Value | vs peer |
|---|---|---|
| Net Worth Ratio | 9.83% | -2.28 pp |
| Delinquency Rate | 0.57% | -0.32 pp |
| Return on Assets | 0.03% | -0.59 pp |
| Member Growth | 3.24% | - |
| Loan-to-Share Ratio | 78.74% | +6.54 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).
PRINCETON filing history
| Quarter | Assets | Members |
|---|---|---|
| 2026Q1 | $170.7M | - |
| 2025Q4 | $172.2M | 8,604 |
| 2024Q4 | $171.4M | 8,334 |
| 2023Q4 | $168.9M | 8,103 |
Credit Union Details
- Charter Number
- 21009
- Type
- Federal
- Field of Membership
- Community
- Peer Group
- $100M–$500M
- State
- New Jersey
- City
- PRINCETON
- Data Quarter
- 2025Q4
Branch Locations (2)
The NCUA branch filing lists 2 physical offices for PRINCETON.
| Office | City |
|---|---|
| Alexander Park (Main Office) | Princeton, NJ |
| Alexander Road | Princeton, NJ |
Source: NCUA Credit Union Branch Information, 2025Q4 filing.
Nearby Credit Unions in New Jersey
A look at other New Jersey credit unions, ranked by how closely their peer group and asset size match this one.
Other-state peers near PRINCETON
Two NCUA Call Report peer sets for PRINCETON, both outside New Jersey so the neighborhoods are not state containment (the Nearby list above stays in-state).
Similar total assets
Nearest other-state credit unions with ≥$10M assets ($172.2M here).
Similar health score
Nearest other-state credit unions by five-factor health composite (88/100 here).
Using this data
- PRINCETON ranks #1,502 of 4,374 nationally on financial health and #11 of 127 in NJ -- the national figure is a benchmark, not a prediction for how any specific account performs. National health rankings
- First Financial is a nearby credit union with a similar profile -- compare the two side by side before deciding where to bank. Compare with First Financial
- Rates and health both vary by institution, not just by state -- see how New Jersey credit unions compare overall before assuming this one is typical. New Jersey 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 PRINCETON financially healthy?
Based on NCUA 5300 Call Report data as of Q4 2025, PRINCETON carries a financial health score of 88/100 (Excellent). On the national health ranking (same basis as /rankings/healthiest), it sits at #1,502 of 4,374; by total assets it ranks #1,395 of 4,374 nationally (same basis as /rankings/largest); and #18 of 127 within New Jersey. On this scale, above 80 is excellent and below 50 warrants closer monitoring; the two biggest inputs here are a 9.83% net worth ratio and a 0.57% delinquency rate.
How does PRINCETON compare to other credit unions?
PlainCU's health composite puts PRINCETON at 88/100, compared to a peer group average for $100M–$500M credit unions. It's a weighted blend of five NCUA-reported figures: net worth ratio (30% of the score), 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 PRINCETON?
PRINCETON 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 PRINCETON directly for the exact boundaries and application steps.
Is my money safe at PRINCETON?
Federal credit unions like PRINCETON 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. PRINCETON's net worth ratio of 9.83% exceeds the 7% threshold NCUA considers "well capitalized."
What rates does PRINCETON offer compared to banks?
Credit unions like PRINCETON 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 PRINCETON directly for current rates, or compare overall credit union vs bank rates on our rates comparison page.
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