Credit Union
THE FINEST
Health Score
65/100
Total Assets
$34.5M
Members
12,125
New York, New York
2026 data Public-data reference. official source

THE FINEST

Open-data reference.

New York, New York · Charter #24862 · Federal Credit Union
65
Health Score
Good

Health Score

65/100

PlainCU 5-factor composite (NCUA 5300 Call Report)

Charter #

24862

NCUA-issued institution identifier

Source

NCUA

Quarterly 5300 Call Report — 2025Q4

THE FINEST — 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 THE FINEST Share insurance under NCUSIF covers up to $250,000 per share owner. THE FINEST holds approximately $27.9M in member shares. Composite CAMELS rating bracket 2 (Satisfactory). Risk-based capital ratio 22.9 percent. Share Insurance Coverage Federal NCUSIF — $250K per share owner 1 2 3 4 5 CAMELS 2 · Satisfactory RBC ratio 22.9% · $27.9M 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

THE FINEST — 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 22.93% 2. Loan Quality 1.31% delinq 3. ROA 0.00% 4. Member Growth 20.98% 5. Liquidity 106% LTS Source: NCUA 5300 Call Report — calculations per PlainCU methodology
Net worth ratio vs. NCUA well-capitalized threshold 100.0%

At 22.93%, this credit union is above the 7.0% NCUA well-capitalized threshold under PCA rules.

$34.5M
Total Assets
12,125
Members
$29.4M
Total Loans
$27.9M
Total Deposits

Financial Health Metrics

Metric Value Weight
Net Worth Ratio 22.93% 30%
Delinquency Rate 1.31% 25%
Return on Assets 0.00% 15%
Member Growth 20.98% 15%
Loan-to-Share Ratio 105.55% 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 $34.5M 12,125
2024Q4 $30.0M 10,022
2023Q4 $27.8M 8,182

Credit Union Details

Charter Number
24862
Type
Federal
Field of Membership
Low Income
Peer Group
$10M–$50M
State
New York
City
New York
Data Quarter
2025Q4

What This Data Says About THE FINEST

THE FINEST is a federal credit union headquartered in New York, New York, serving 12,125 members with $34.5M in total assets and $29.4M 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 22.93% — above the 7.0% threshold the NCUA uses to classify a credit union as "well capitalized" under Prompt Corrective Action rules. Charter #24862 operates under peer group $10M–$50M, a cohort of 1163 similarly-sized institutions.

Loan book quality and earnings power round out the picture. The delinquency rate of 1.31% measures loans 60+ days past due against total loans outstanding — the peer group average for $10M–$50M credit unions sits at 1.145%, 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 105.55% indicates how aggressively member deposits are being deployed into lending, above the 80% band that can indicate tighter liquidity management.

Every deposit account at THE FINEST 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 20.98%, 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: Low Income), and current deposit and loan rates should be verified directly with THE FINEST 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 THE FINEST financially healthy?

THE FINEST 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 22.93% and delinquency rate of 1.31%.

How does THE FINEST compare to other credit unions?

THE FINEST scores 65/100 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 THE FINEST?

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

Is my money safe at THE FINEST?

Federal credit unions like THE FINEST 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. THE FINEST's net worth ratio of 22.93% exceeds the 7% threshold NCUA considers "well capitalized."

What rates does THE FINEST offer compared to banks?

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