Credit Union
SOUND
Health Score
65/100
Total Assets
$3.34B
Members
177,657
Tacoma, Washington
2026 data Public-data reference. official source

SOUND

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Tacoma, Washington · Charter #66331 · State Credit Union
65
Health Score
Good

Health Score

65/100

PlainCU 5-factor composite (NCUA 5300 Call Report)

Charter #

66331

NCUA-issued institution identifier

Source

NCUA

Quarterly 5300 Call Report — 2025Q4

SOUND — 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.

NCUSIF coverage gauge for SOUND Share insurance under NCUSIF covers up to $250,000 per share owner. SOUND holds approximately $2.9B in member shares. Composite CAMELS rating bracket 2 (Satisfactory). Risk-based capital ratio 9.6 percent. Share Insurance Coverage Federal NCUSIF — $250K per share owner 1 2 3 4 5 CAMELS 2 · Satisfactory RBC ratio 9.6% · $2.9B 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

SOUND — Five Health Pillars

Each pillar is normalised onto a 0-100 scale so the bar lengths are directly comparable.

Health Pillars (0-100)

Health Pillars (0-100) Horizontal bar chart of the top 5 items by value. Health Pillars (0-100) Top 5 1. Net Worth 9.63% 2. Loan Quality 1.72% delinq 3. ROA 0.00% 4. Member Growth 6.11% 5. Liquidity 90% LTS Source: NCUA 5300 Call Report — calculations per PlainCU methodology
Net worth ratio vs. NCUA well-capitalized threshold 64.2%

At 9.63%, this credit union is above the 7.0% NCUA well-capitalized threshold under PCA rules.

$3.34B
Total Assets
177,657
Members
$2.61B
Total Loans
$2.88B
Total Deposits

Financial Health Metrics

Metric Value Weight
Net Worth Ratio 9.63% 30%
Delinquency Rate 1.72% 25%
Return on Assets 0.00% 15%
Member Growth 6.11% 15%
Loan-to-Share Ratio 90.36% 15%

Health score = weighted composite of above metrics. Scores based on NCUA 5300 Call Report Q4 2025 data. Peer group: Over $500M (749 CUs).

Historical Financials

Quarter Assets Members
2025Q4 $3.34B 177,657
2024Q4 $3.16B 167,423
2023Q4 $2.91B 172,367

Credit Union Details

Charter Number
66331
Type
State
Field of Membership
Other
Peer Group
Over $500M
State
Washington
City
Tacoma
Data Quarter
2025Q4

What This Data Says About SOUND

SOUND is a state credit union headquartered in Tacoma, Washington, serving 177,657 members with $3.34B in total assets and $2.61B in outstanding loans as of Q4 2025. Based on its five-factor composite, the institution earns a health score of 65/100 (Good), anchored by a net worth ratio of 9.63% — above the 7.0% threshold the NCUA uses to classify a credit union as "well capitalized" under Prompt Corrective Action rules. Charter #66331 operates under peer group Over $500M, a cohort of 749 similarly-sized institutions.

Loan book quality and earnings power round out the picture. The delinquency rate of 1.72% measures loans 60+ days past due against total loans outstanding — the peer group average for Over $500M credit unions sits at 0.874%, 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 90.36% indicates how aggressively member deposits are being deployed into lending, above the 80% band that can indicate tighter liquidity management.

Every deposit account at SOUND 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 6.11%, 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: Other), and current deposit and loan rates should be verified directly with SOUND 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 SOUND financially healthy?

SOUND has a financial health score of 65/100 (Good) 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 9.63% and delinquency rate of 1.72%.

How does SOUND compare to other credit unions?

SOUND scores 65/100 on PlainCU's health composite, compared to a peer group average for Over $500M 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 SOUND?

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

Is my money safe at SOUND?

Federal credit unions like SOUND 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. SOUND's net worth ratio of 9.63% exceeds the 7% threshold NCUA considers "well capitalized."

What rates does SOUND offer compared to banks?

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