State credit union · Lake Charles, Louisiana · NCUA charter #62756
Southwest Louisiana
Health score 82/100 (Excellent) - from the NCUA 5300 Call Report, 2025Q4.
- 82
- Health / 100
- $177.8M
- Total assets
- 19,190
- Members
- 12.7%
- Net-worth ratio
Southwest Louisiana - Share Insurance Coverage
Read from the 2025Q4 NCUA Call Report for charter #62756: composite supervisory bracket and risk-based capital. Full deposit-insurance coverage details in our disclaimer.
Southwest Louisiana - 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)77
- Earnings (ROA)68
- Member growth74
- Liquidity (loan-to-share)74
Weighted composite: 82/100 - each bar is the 0–100 sub-score; the composite weights them 30/25/15/15/15.
12.65% net worth puts this credit union above the NCUA's 7.0% well-capitalized bar (Prompt Corrective Action rules).
Financial Health Metrics
| Metric | Value | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Net Worth Ratio | 12.65% | 30% |
| Delinquency Rate | 1.09% | 25% |
| Return on Assets | 0.18% | 15% |
| Member Growth | 1.73% | 15% |
| Loan-to-Share Ratio | 98.60% | 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 | $177.8M | 19,190 |
| 2024Q4 | $173.7M | 18,864 |
| 2023Q4 | $172.0M | 18,741 |
Credit Union Details
- Charter Number
- 62756
- Type
- State
- Field of Membership
- Other
- Peer Group
- $100M–$500M
- State
- Louisiana
- City
- Lake Charles
- Data Quarter
- 2025Q4
What This Data Says About Southwest Louisiana
Southwest Louisiana is a state credit union headquartered in Lake Charles, Louisiana, serving 19,190 members with $177.8M in total assets and $146.2M in outstanding loans as of Q4 2025. Based on its five-factor composite, the institution earns a health score of 82/100 (Excellent), anchored by a net worth ratio of 12.65% - above the 7.0% NCUA "well capitalized" threshold under Prompt Corrective Action rules. Charter #62756 operates under peer group $100M–$500M, a cohort of 1069 similarly-sized institutions.
Two more numbers round out the picture: a 1.09% delinquency rate (loans 60+ days past due against the total book) - the peer group average for $100M–$500M credit unions sits at 0.894%, so this institution is running looser than peers - and a 98.60% loan-to-share ratio, above the 80% band that can indicate tighter liquidity management. Return on assets stands at 0.18% on net income of $318K 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 1.73%. 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: Other). See our disclaimer for NCUSIF deposit-insurance coverage and how to use this data before opening any account or borrowing.
Nearby Credit Unions in Louisiana
Other federally-insured credit unions in Louisiana, closest first by peer group and asset size.
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 Louisiana financially healthy?
A 12.65% net worth ratio and a 1.09% delinquency rate feed into Southwest Louisiana's financial health score of 82/100 (Excellent), from NCUA 5300 Call Report data as of Q4 2025. The scale: above 80 excellent, below 50 warrants closer monitoring.
How does Southwest Louisiana compare to other credit unions?
Five weighted metrics from NCUA filings produce Southwest Louisiana's 82/100 score on PlainCU's health composite, compared to a peer group average for $100M–$500M credit unions: net worth ratio (30%), delinquency rate (25%), return on assets (15%), member growth (15%), 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 Louisiana?
Membership eligibility for Southwest Louisiana depends on its field of membership - currently: Other. Credit unions typically require a common bond such as employer, location, or association membership. Contact Southwest Louisiana directly for current membership requirements and application steps.
Is my money safe at Southwest Louisiana?
Federal credit unions like Southwest Louisiana 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 Louisiana's net worth ratio of 12.65% exceeds the 7% threshold NCUA considers "well capitalized."
What rates does Southwest Louisiana offer compared to banks?
Credit unions like Southwest Louisiana 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 Louisiana directly for current rates, or compare overall credit union vs bank rates on our rates comparison page.
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