Federal credit union · WESTERN SPRINGS, Illinois · NCUA charter #13481
Western Springs
Health score 90/100 (Excellent) - from the NCUA 5300 Call Report, 2025Q4.
- 90
- Health / 100
- $3.9M
- Total assets
- 465
- Members
- 14.7%
- Net-worth ratio
Western Springs - Share Insurance Coverage
Below: composite supervisory bracket and risk-based capital for charter #13481, per the 2025Q4 NCUA Call Report. Our deposit-insurance coverage note explains how the $250,000 NCUSIF ceiling works.
Western Springs - 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)100
- Earnings (ROA)100
- Member growth67
- Liquidity (loan-to-share)68
Weighted composite: 90/100 - each bar is the 0–100 sub-score; the composite weights them 30/25/15/15/15.
At 14.66%, this credit union is above the 7.0% NCUA well-capitalized threshold under PCA rules.
Financial Health Metrics
| Metric | Value | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Net Worth Ratio | 14.66% | 30% |
| Delinquency Rate | 0.35% | 25% |
| Return on Assets | 1.49% | 15% |
| Member Growth | 0.87% | 15% |
| Loan-to-Share Ratio | 46.28% | 15% |
Health score = weighted composite of above metrics. Scores based on NCUA 5300 Call Report Q4 2025 data. Peer group: $2M–$10M (566 CUs).
Historical Financials
| Quarter | Assets | Members |
|---|---|---|
| 2025Q4 | $3.9M | 465 |
| 2024Q4 | $3.7M | 461 |
| 2023Q4 | $3.7M | 454 |
Credit Union Details
- Charter Number
- 13481
- Type
- Federal
- Field of Membership
- Community
- Peer Group
- $2M–$10M
- State
- Illinois
- City
- WESTERN SPRINGS
- Data Quarter
- 2025Q4
What This Data Says About Western Springs
Western Springs is a federal credit union headquartered in WESTERN SPRINGS, Illinois, serving 465 members with $3.9M in total assets and $1.5M in outstanding loans as of Q4 2025. Based on its five-factor composite, the institution earns a health score of 90/100 (Excellent), anchored by a net worth ratio of 14.66% - above the 7.0% NCUA "well capitalized" threshold under Prompt Corrective Action rules. Charter #13481 operates under peer group $2M–$10M, a cohort of 566 similarly-sized institutions.
0.35% of the loan book sits 60+ days past due, the headline loan-quality read - the peer group average for $2M–$10M credit unions sits at 1.809%, so this institution is running tighter than peers. Deposit deployment is captured by the 46.28% loan-to-share ratio, below the 60% band that typically signals under-deployed capital. Return on assets stands at 1.49% on net income of $58K 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 0.87%. These figures come from the 2025Q4 NCUA 5300 Call Report, filed on a quarterly cadence. The stated field of membership (currently: Community) 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 Western Springs financially healthy?
Western Springs scores 90/100 (Excellent) 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 14.66% net worth ratio and a 0.35% delinquency rate.
How does Western Springs compare to other credit unions?
90/100 is Western Springs's score on PlainCU's health composite, compared to a peer group average for $2M–$10M 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 Western Springs?
Western Springs 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 Western Springs directly for the exact boundaries and application steps.
Is my money safe at Western Springs?
Federal credit unions like Western Springs 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. Western Springs's net worth ratio of 14.66% exceeds the 7% threshold NCUA considers "well capitalized."
What rates does Western Springs offer compared to banks?
Credit unions like Western Springs 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 Western Springs directly for current rates, or compare overall credit union vs bank rates on our rates comparison page.
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