Federal credit union · Seattle, Washington · NCUA charter #16178
Waterfront
Health score 81/100 (Excellent) - from the NCUA 5300 Call Report, 2025Q4.
- 81
- Health / 100
- $93.9M
- Total assets
- 6,648
- Members
- 13.2%
- Net-worth ratio
Waterfront - Share Insurance Coverage
Below: composite supervisory bracket and risk-based capital for charter #16178, per the 2025Q4 NCUA Call Report. Our deposit-insurance coverage note explains how the $250,000 NCUSIF ceiling works.
Waterfront - Five Health Pillars
The five bars below are this credit union's pillar-level 0-100 sub-scores. Sum the weighted pillars and you get the headline health score above - same NCUA 5300 data, no normalisation tricks applied.
- Capital (net worth ratio)100
- Asset quality (delinquency)63
- Earnings (ROA)100
- Member growth47
- Liquidity (loan-to-share)90
Weighted composite: 81/100 - each bar is the 0–100 sub-score; the composite weights them 30/25/15/15/15.
13.24% 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 | 13.24% | 30% |
| Delinquency Rate | 1.58% | 25% |
| Return on Assets | 1.07% | 15% |
| Member Growth | -1.07% | 15% |
| Loan-to-Share Ratio | 63.09% | 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 | $93.9M | 6,648 |
| 2024Q4 | $91.9M | 6,720 |
| 2023Q4 | $90.3M | 6,819 |
Credit Union Details
- Charter Number
- 16178
- Type
- Federal
- Field of Membership
- Other/Community
- Peer Group
- $50M–$100M
- State
- Washington
- City
- Seattle
- Data Quarter
- 2025Q4
What This Data Says About Waterfront
6,648 members and $93.9M in total assets sit behind Waterfront, a federal credit union in Seattle, Washington, which posts a health score of 81/100 (Excellent) on the five-factor composite, with $51.7M in outstanding loans as of Q4 2025 and a net worth ratio of 13.24% - above the 7.0% NCUA "well capitalized" threshold under Prompt Corrective Action rules. The credit union operates under charter #16178 in peer group $50M–$100M, a cohort of 584 similarly-sized institutions.
Two more numbers round out the picture: a 1.58% delinquency rate (loans 60+ days past due against the total book) - the peer group average for $50M–$100M credit unions sits at 0.963%, so this institution is running looser than peers - and a 63.09% loan-to-share ratio, within the 60-80% range most industry analysts consider optimally balanced between yield and liquidity. Return on assets stands at 1.07% on net income of $1.0M 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 -1.07%. 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/Community). See our disclaimer for NCUSIF deposit-insurance coverage and how to use this data before opening any account or borrowing.
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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 Waterfront financially healthy?
Based on NCUA 5300 Call Report data as of Q4 2025, Waterfront carries a financial health score of 81/100 (Excellent). On this scale, above 80 is excellent and below 50 warrants closer monitoring; the two biggest inputs here are a 13.24% net worth ratio and a 1.58% delinquency rate.
How does Waterfront compare to other credit unions?
Five weighted metrics from NCUA filings produce Waterfront's 81/100 score on PlainCU's health composite, compared to a peer group average for $50M–$100M 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 Waterfront?
Waterfront 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 Waterfront directly for the exact boundaries and application steps.
Is my money safe at Waterfront?
Federal credit unions like Waterfront 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. Waterfront's net worth ratio of 13.24% exceeds the 7% threshold NCUA considers "well capitalized."
What rates does Waterfront offer compared to banks?
Credit unions like Waterfront 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 Waterfront directly for current rates, or compare overall credit union vs bank rates on our rates comparison page.
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