State credit union · HELENA, Montana · NCUA charter #68677
Vocal
Health score 87/100 (Excellent) - from the NCUA 5300 Call Report, 2025Q4.
- 87
- Health / 100
- $51.5M
- Total assets
- 4,368
- Members
- 12.9%
- Net-worth ratio
Vocal - Share Insurance Coverage
The 2025Q4 NCUA Call Report puts charter #68677 at the supervisory bracket and risk-based capital level shown below. NCUSIF protection is covered in our deposit-insurance coverage note.
Vocal - Five Health Pillars
Each bar is the credit union's 0-100 sub-score on one pillar of the composite. The weighted sum of these five sub-scores is the headline health score above, same NCUA 5300 figures, no normalisation tricks.
- Capital (net worth ratio)100
- Asset quality (delinquency)71
- Earnings (ROA)100
- Member growth64
- Liquidity (loan-to-share)100
Weighted composite: 87/100 - each bar is the 0–100 sub-score; the composite weights them 30/25/15/15/15.
At 12.87%, this credit union is above the 7.0% NCUA well-capitalized threshold under PCA rules.
Financial Health Metrics
| Metric | Value | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Net Worth Ratio | 12.87% | 30% |
| Delinquency Rate | 1.31% | 25% |
| Return on Assets | 1.11% | 15% |
| Member Growth | 0.53% | 15% |
| Loan-to-Share Ratio | 69.77% | 15% |
Health score = weighted composite of above metrics. Scores based on NCUA 5300 Call Report Q4 2025 data. Peer group: $50M–$100M (584 CUs).
Historical Financials
| Quarter | Assets | Members |
|---|---|---|
| 2025Q4 | $51.5M | 4,368 |
| 2024Q4 | $49.2M | 4,345 |
| 2023Q4 | $48.5M | 4,345 |
Credit Union Details
- Charter Number
- 68677
- Type
- State
- Field of Membership
- Other
- Peer Group
- $50M–$100M
- State
- Montana
- City
- HELENA
- Data Quarter
- 2025Q4
What This Data Says About Vocal
Vocal is a state credit union headquartered in HELENA, Montana, serving 4,368 members with $51.5M in total assets and $31.0M in outstanding loans as of Q4 2025. Based on its five-factor composite, the institution earns a health score of 87/100 (Excellent), anchored by a net worth ratio of 12.87% - above the 7.0% NCUA "well capitalized" threshold under Prompt Corrective Action rules. Charter #68677 operates under peer group $50M–$100M, a cohort of 584 similarly-sized institutions.
1.31% of the loan book sits 60+ days past due, the headline loan-quality read - the peer group average for $50M–$100M credit unions sits at 0.963%, so this institution is running looser than peers. Deposit deployment is captured by the 69.77% loan-to-share ratio, within the 60-80% range most industry analysts consider optimally balanced between yield and liquidity. Return on assets stands at 1.11% on net income of $571K 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 0.53%. These figures come from the 2025Q4 NCUA 5300 Call Report, filed on a quarterly cadence. The stated field of membership (currently: Other) governs who can join. Before opening an account or borrowing, see our disclaimer for NCUSIF deposit-insurance coverage and how to use this data.
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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 Vocal financially healthy?
Vocal has a financial health score of 87/100 (Excellent) 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 12.87% and delinquency rate of 1.31%.
How does Vocal compare to other credit unions?
87/100 is Vocal's score on PlainCU's health composite, compared to a peer group average for $50M–$100M credit unions, built from five weighted NCUA metrics - net worth ratio at 30%, delinquency rate at 25%, return on assets at 15%, member growth at 15%, and loan-to-share ratio at 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 Vocal?
Membership eligibility for Vocal depends on its field of membership - currently: Other. Credit unions typically require a common bond such as employer, location, or association membership. Contact Vocal directly for current membership requirements and application steps.
Is my money safe at Vocal?
Federal credit unions like Vocal 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. Vocal's net worth ratio of 12.87% exceeds the 7% threshold NCUA considers "well capitalized."
What rates does Vocal offer compared to banks?
Credit unions like Vocal 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 Vocal directly for current rates, or compare overall credit union vs bank rates on our rates comparison page.
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