Federal credit union · PRIOR LAKE, Minnesota · NCUA charter #24482
South Metro
Health score 76/100, grade B (Very Good) - from the NCUA 5300 Call Report, 2025Q4.
- 76
- Health / 100
- $181.7M
- Total assets
- 4,931
- Members
- 8.2%
- Net-worth ratio
South Metro scores 76/100 on PlainCU's health composite from NCUA 5300 Call Report data (2025Q4). Assets $181.7M; members 4,931; net-worth ratio 8.16%; health rank #3,219 of 4,374; healthier than 26th of scored peers.
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#3,219 of 4,374 health · 2025Q4South Metro · health 76/100 · $181.7M · 2025Q4
- BOOK 76/100
- CHARTER 8.2%
- NCUSIF 0.37%
- CAMELS -0.05%
- HEALTH $181.7M
- NW 4,931
- DELQ #3,219/4,374
- ROA First Nebraska
- ASSETS 24482
Call Report peers
South Metro in the assets neighbourhood
South Metro's $181.7M assets sit next to First Nebraska ($181.8M) on the assets neighbourhood; peer NAMES stay, and the masthead VALUES are this credit union's Call Report.
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South Metro 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
76 26th percentile higher than 26% of 4,374 credit unions
every scored credit union, bucketed by value
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Source NCUA 5300 Call Report aggregates · 2025Q4
South Metro - Share Insurance Coverage
The 2025Q4 NCUA Call Report puts charter #24482 at the supervisory bracket and risk-based capital level shown below. NCUSIF protection is covered in our deposit-insurance coverage note.
South Metro: Call Report deltas vs peers
- Largest favorable gap: Loan-to-Share Ratio at 73.15% vs peer 72.20% (+0.95 pp).
- Widest shortfall vs peers is Net Worth Ratio: -3.95 pp (8.16% 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.
Minnesota standing for South Metro
- Minnesota health ordinal: #71 of 82.
- By total assets, South Metro is #31 of 82 in Minnesota.
- Membership ranks #43 of 82 among Minnesota CUs with a reported count (4,931 members).
In-state ordinals use the live credit_unions table for MN only - ROW_NUMBER sorts match /rankings healthiest and largest, scoped to the state.
South Metro: 2025Q4 → 2026Q1
South Metro: total assets by quarter
4 Call Report filings on this page's own vintage chain
- Assets moved +0.9% from $181.7M (2025Q4) to $183.4M (2026Q1).
- Net-worth ratio shifted -0.08 pp (8.24% → 8.16%).
Trajectory uses quarterly_financials rows already on this page - same NCUA 5300 vintage chain, not a forecast.
At 8.16%, this credit union is above the 7.0% NCUA well-capitalized threshold under PCA rules.
How the 76/100 score is built
Each segment is a pillar's weighted contribution to the composite; widths sum to 76.
- Net Worth Ratio 25.4 pts
- Delinquency Rate 25.0 pts
- Return on Assets 4.0 pts
- Member Growth 6.1 pts
- Loan-to-Share Ratio 15.5 pts
South Metro vs peer ratios
| Metric | Value | vs peer |
|---|---|---|
| Net Worth Ratio | 8.16% | -3.95 pp |
| Delinquency Rate | 0.37% | -0.52 pp |
| Return on Assets | -0.05% | -0.67 pp |
| Member Growth | -1.62% | - |
| Loan-to-Share Ratio | 73.15% | +0.95 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).
South Metro quarterly book
| Quarter | Assets | Members |
|---|---|---|
| 2026Q1 | $183.4M | - |
| 2025Q4 | $181.7M | 4,931 |
| 2024Q4 | $166.7M | 5,012 |
| 2023Q4 | $170.1M | 4,925 |
Credit Union Details
- Charter Number
- 24482
- Type
- Federal
- Field of Membership
- Community
- Peer Group
- $100M–$500M
- State
- Minnesota
- City
- PRIOR LAKE
- Data Quarter
- 2025Q4
Branch Locations (2)
South Metro operates 2 offices across 2 cities, per its most recent NCUA branch filing.
| Office | City |
|---|---|
| MAIN BRANCH (Main Office) | PRIOR LAKE, MN |
| Southbridge | Shakopee, MN |
Source: NCUA Credit Union Branch Information, 2025Q4 filing.
Nearby Credit Unions in Minnesota
A look at other Minnesota credit unions, ranked by how closely their peer group and asset size match this one.
Other-state peers near South Metro
Cross-state asset and health neighbours for South Metro - kept outside Minnesota; in-state CUs stay in the Nearby block.
Similar total assets
Nearest other-state credit unions with ≥$10M assets ($181.7M here).
Similar health score
Nearest other-state credit unions by five-factor health composite (76/100 here).
Using this data
- South Metro ranks #3,219 of 4,374 nationally on financial health and #71 of 82 in MN -- the national figure is a benchmark, not a prediction for how any specific account performs. National health rankings
- NORTHWOODS is a nearby credit union with a similar profile -- compare the two side by side before deciding where to bank. Compare with NORTHWOODS
- Rates and health both vary by institution, not just by state -- see how Minnesota credit unions compare overall before assuming this one is typical. Minnesota 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 South Metro financially healthy?
Yes/no aside, the number is 76/100 (Very Good) - South Metro'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 #3,219 of 4,374; by total assets it ranks #1,351 of 4,374 nationally (same basis as /rankings/largest); and #31 of 82 within Minnesota. Above 80 reads excellent, below 50 warrants closer monitoring; a 8.16% net worth ratio and 0.37% delinquency rate are the key drivers.
How does South Metro compare to other credit unions?
On PlainCU's health composite, South Metro lands at 76/100, 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 South Metro?
South Metro 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 South Metro directly for the exact boundaries and application steps.
Is my money safe at South Metro?
Federal credit unions like South Metro 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. South Metro's net worth ratio of 8.16% exceeds the 7% threshold NCUA considers "well capitalized."
What rates does South Metro offer compared to banks?
Credit unions like South Metro 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 South Metro directly for current rates, or compare overall credit union vs bank rates on our rates comparison page.
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