Federal credit union · Carnegie, Pennsylvania · NCUA charter #3278
Southwest Communities
Health score 70/100 (Very Good) - from the NCUA 5300 Call Report, 2025Q4.
- 70
- Health / 100
- $18.9M
- Total assets
- 1,865
- Members
- 6.6%
- Net-worth ratio
Southwest Communities - Share Insurance Coverage
Composite supervisory bracket and risk-based capital, read from the 2025Q4 NCUA Call Report for charter #3278. See our deposit-insurance coverage note.
Southwest Communities - Five Health Pillars
Below, five 0-100 sub-scores, one per pillar of the composite. Weight and sum them and the result matches the headline health score above exactly - same NCUA 5300 figures, no normalisation tricks.
- Capital (net worth ratio)64
- Asset quality (delinquency)91
- Earnings (ROA)100
- Member growth27
- Liquidity (loan-to-share)62
Weighted composite: 70/100 - each bar is the 0–100 sub-score; the composite weights them 30/25/15/15/15.
At 6.56%, this institution is below the 7.0% NCUA well-capitalized threshold.
Financial Health Metrics
| Metric | Value | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Net Worth Ratio | 6.56% | 30% |
| Delinquency Rate | 0.71% | 25% |
| Return on Assets | 0.66% | 15% |
| Member Growth | -2.76% | 15% |
| Loan-to-Share Ratio | 36.61% | 15% |
Health score = weighted composite of above metrics. Scores based on NCUA 5300 Call Report Q4 2025 data. Peer group: $10M–$50M (1163 CUs).
Historical Financials
| Quarter | Assets | Members |
|---|---|---|
| 2025Q4 | $18.9M | 1,865 |
| 2024Q4 | $18.5M | 1,918 |
| 2023Q4 | $19.3M | 2,016 |
Credit Union Details
- Charter Number
- 3278
- Type
- Federal
- Field of Membership
- Community
- Peer Group
- $10M–$50M
- State
- Pennsylvania
- City
- Carnegie
- Data Quarter
- 2025Q4
What This Data Says About Southwest Communities
Southwest Communities is a federal credit union headquartered in Carnegie, Pennsylvania, serving 1,865 members with $18.9M in total assets and $6.2M in outstanding loans as of Q4 2025. Based on its five-factor composite, the institution earns a health score of 70/100 (Very Good), anchored by a net worth ratio of 6.56% - relative to the 7.0% NCUA "well capitalized" threshold under Prompt Corrective Action rules. Charter #3278 operates under peer group $10M–$50M, a cohort of 1163 similarly-sized institutions.
On loan book quality: 0.71% of loans are 60+ days past due against the total loan book - the peer group average for $10M–$50M credit unions sits at 1.145%, so this institution is running tighter than peers. Meanwhile a 36.61% loan-to-share ratio shows how aggressively member deposits get deployed into lending, below the 60% band that typically signals under-deployed capital. Return on assets stands at 0.66% on net income of $125K 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 -2.76%. The quarterly NCUA 5300 Call Report is the source for everything above, current through 2025Q4. Field of membership (currently: Community) decides eligibility to join. NCUSIF deposit-insurance coverage and usage guidance for this data live on our disclaimer page.
Nearby Credit Unions in Pennsylvania
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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 Southwest Communities financially healthy?
Southwest Communities scores 70/100 (Very Good) 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 6.56% net worth ratio and a 0.71% delinquency rate.
How does Southwest Communities compare to other credit unions?
Southwest Communities scores 70/100 on PlainCU's health composite, compared to a peer group average for $10M–$50M 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 Southwest Communities?
Southwest Communities 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 Southwest Communities directly for the exact boundaries and application steps.
Is my money safe at Southwest Communities?
Federal credit unions like Southwest Communities 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. Southwest Communities's net worth ratio of 6.56% is relative to the 7% threshold NCUA considers "well capitalized."
What rates does Southwest Communities offer compared to banks?
Credit unions like Southwest Communities 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 Southwest Communities directly for current rates, or compare overall credit union vs bank rates on our rates comparison page.
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