Federal credit union · Pocatello, Idaho · NCUA charter #490
Rails West
Health score 84/100 (Excellent) - from the NCUA 5300 Call Report, 2025Q4.
- 84
- Health / 100
- $76.6M
- Total assets
- 7,538
- Members
- 11.3%
- Net-worth ratio
Rails West - Share Insurance Coverage
Charter #490's composite supervisory bracket and risk-based capital, as reported in the 2025Q4 NCUA Call Report. See our deposit-insurance coverage note for how NCUSIF protection works.
Rails West - Five Health Pillars
This credit union's pillar breakdown: five 0-100 sub-scores below, which weight-and-sum to the headline health score above. Same underlying NCUA 5300 figures throughout, no normalisation tricks.
- Capital (net worth ratio)100
- Asset quality (delinquency)89
- Earnings (ROA)100
- Member growth26
- Liquidity (loan-to-share)84
Weighted composite: 84/100 - each bar is the 0–100 sub-score; the composite weights them 30/25/15/15/15.
At 11.26%, this credit union is above the 7.0% NCUA well-capitalized threshold under PCA rules.
Financial Health Metrics
| Metric | Value | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Net Worth Ratio | 11.26% | 30% |
| Delinquency Rate | 0.78% | 25% |
| Return on Assets | 1.13% | 15% |
| Member Growth | -2.87% | 15% |
| Loan-to-Share Ratio | 59.13% | 15% |
Health score = weighted composite of above metrics. Scores based on NCUA 5300 Call Report Q4 2025 data. Peer group: $50M–$100M (584 CUs).
Historical Financials
| Quarter | Assets | Members |
|---|---|---|
| 2025Q4 | $76.6M | 7,538 |
| 2024Q4 | $75.7M | 7,761 |
| 2023Q4 | $73.1M | 7,971 |
Credit Union Details
- Charter Number
- 490
- Type
- Federal
- Field of Membership
- Community
- Peer Group
- $50M–$100M
- State
- Idaho
- City
- Pocatello
- Data Quarter
- 2025Q4
What This Data Says About Rails West
Rails West is a federal credit union headquartered in Pocatello, Idaho, serving 7,538 members with $76.6M in total assets and $39.5M in outstanding loans as of Q4 2025. Based on its five-factor composite, the institution earns a health score of 84/100 (Excellent), anchored by a net worth ratio of 11.26% - above the 7.0% NCUA "well capitalized" threshold under Prompt Corrective Action rules. Charter #490 operates under peer group $50M–$100M, a cohort of 584 similarly-sized institutions.
Two more numbers round out the picture: a 0.78% delinquency rate (loans 60+ days past due against the total book) - the peer group average for $50M–$100M credit unions sits at 0.963%, so this institution is running tighter than peers - and a 59.13% loan-to-share ratio, below the 60% band that typically signals under-deployed capital. Return on assets stands at 1.13% on net income of $864K 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 -2.87%. Reported quarterly to the NCUA, this data reflects the 2025Q4 Call Report period. Eligibility to join runs through the field of membership (currently: Community) - see our disclaimer before opening an account or borrowing, for NCUSIF coverage details and data usage notes.
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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 Rails West financially healthy?
Rails West scores 84/100 (Excellent) on financial health, per the NCUA 5300 Call Report for Q4 2025. Anything above 80 is considered excellent, anything below 50 may need closer monitoring - this score reflects a 11.26% net worth ratio and a 0.78% delinquency rate.
How does Rails West compare to other credit unions?
84/100 is Rails West's score on PlainCU's health composite, compared to a peer group average for $50M–$100M 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 Rails West?
Rails West 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 Rails West directly for the exact boundaries and application steps.
Is my money safe at Rails West?
Federal credit unions like Rails West 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. Rails West's net worth ratio of 11.26% exceeds the 7% threshold NCUA considers "well capitalized."
What rates does Rails West offer compared to banks?
Credit unions like Rails West 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 Rails West directly for current rates, or compare overall credit union vs bank rates on our rates comparison page.
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