Federal credit union · Kensington, Maryland · NCUA charter #5571
Signal Financial
Health score 70/100 (Very Good) - from the NCUA 5300 Call Report, 2025Q4.
- 70
- Health / 100
- $381.3M
- Total assets
- 18,456
- Members
- 9.2%
- Net-worth ratio
Signal Financial - Share Insurance Coverage
Read from the 2025Q4 NCUA Call Report for charter #5571: composite supervisory bracket and risk-based capital. Full deposit-insurance coverage details in our disclaimer.
Signal Financial - 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)93
- Asset quality (delinquency)90
- Earnings (ROA)32
- Member growth0
- Liquidity (loan-to-share)98
Weighted composite: 70/100 - each bar is the 0–100 sub-score; the composite weights them 30/25/15/15/15.
At 9.17%, this credit union is above the 7.0% NCUA well-capitalized threshold under PCA rules.
Financial Health Metrics
| Metric | Value | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Net Worth Ratio | 9.17% | 30% |
| Delinquency Rate | 0.74% | 25% |
| Return on Assets | 0.01% | 15% |
| Member Growth | -18.14% | 15% |
| Loan-to-Share Ratio | 90.76% | 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 | $381.3M | 18,456 |
| 2024Q4 | $392.4M | 22,546 |
| 2023Q4 | $410.4M | 24,230 |
Credit Union Details
- Charter Number
- 5571
- Type
- Federal
- Field of Membership
- Community
- Peer Group
- $100M–$500M
- State
- Maryland
- City
- Kensington
- Data Quarter
- 2025Q4
What This Data Says About Signal Financial
Headquartered in Kensington, Maryland, Signal Financial is a federal credit union with 18,456 members, $381.3M in total assets, and $285.3M in outstanding loans on the books as of Q4 2025. Its five-factor composite puts the health score at 70/100 (Very Good), driven in part by a net worth ratio of 9.17% - above the 7.0% NCUA "well capitalized" threshold under Prompt Corrective Action rules. It carries charter #5571 and reports within peer group $100M–$500M, a cohort of 1069 similarly-sized institutions.
On loan book quality: 0.74% of loans are 60+ days past due against the total loan book - the peer group average for $100M–$500M credit unions sits at 0.894%, so this institution is running tighter than peers. Meanwhile a 90.76% loan-to-share ratio shows how aggressively member deposits get deployed into lending, above the 80% band that can indicate tighter liquidity management. Return on assets stands at 0.01% on net income of $25K 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 -18.14%. The institution reports against the NCUA 5300 Call Report on a quarterly cadence; the figures above reflect the 2025Q4 reporting period. Membership eligibility depends on the stated field of membership (currently: Community). See our disclaimer for NCUSIF deposit-insurance coverage and how to use this data before opening any account or borrowing.
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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 Signal Financial financially healthy?
A 9.17% net worth ratio and a 0.74% delinquency rate feed into Signal Financial's financial health score of 70/100 (Very Good), from NCUA 5300 Call Report data as of Q4 2025. The scale: above 80 excellent, below 50 warrants closer monitoring.
How does Signal Financial compare to other credit unions?
70/100 is Signal Financial's score on PlainCU's health composite, compared to a peer group average for $100M–$500M 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 Signal Financial?
Signal Financial 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 Signal Financial directly for the exact boundaries and application steps.
Is my money safe at Signal Financial?
Federal credit unions like Signal Financial 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. Signal Financial's net worth ratio of 9.17% exceeds the 7% threshold NCUA considers "well capitalized."
What rates does Signal Financial offer compared to banks?
Credit unions like Signal Financial 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 Signal Financial directly for current rates, or compare overall credit union vs bank rates on our rates comparison page.
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