Health Score
90/100
PlainCU 5-factor composite (NCUA 5300 Call Report)
Credit Union
WHITEFISH CREDIT UNION ASSOCIATION
Health Score
90/100
Total Assets
$2.11B
Members
64,277
Whitefish, Montana
2026 data Public-data reference. official source
WHITEFISH CREDIT UNION ASSOCIATION
Open-data reference.
90
Health Score
Excellent
Charter #
61949
NCUA-issued institution identifier
Source
NCUA
Quarterly 5300 Call Report — 2025Q4
WHITEFISH CREDIT UNION ASSOCIATION — 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.
WHITEFISH CREDIT UNION ASSOCIATION — Five Health Pillars
Each pillar is normalised onto a 0-100 scale so the bar lengths are directly comparable.
Health Pillars (0-100)
Net worth ratio vs. NCUA well-capitalized threshold 81.4%
At 12.21%, this credit union is above the 7.0% NCUA well-capitalized threshold under PCA rules.
$2.11B
Total Assets
64,277
Members
$1.31B
Total Loans
$1.77B
Total Deposits
Financial Health Metrics
| Metric | Value | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Net Worth Ratio | 12.21% | 30% |
| Delinquency Rate | 0.16% | 25% |
| Return on Assets | 0.00% | 15% |
| Member Growth | 2.30% | 15% |
| Loan-to-Share Ratio | 73.83% | 15% |
Health score = weighted composite of above metrics. Scores based on NCUA 5300 Call Report Q4 2025 data. Peer group: Over $500M (749 CUs).
Historical Financials
| Quarter | Assets | Members |
|---|---|---|
| 2025Q4 | $2.11B | 64,277 |
| 2024Q4 | $1.95B | 62,831 |
| 2023Q4 | $2.09B | 61,793 |
Credit Union Details
- Charter Number
- 61949
- Type
- State
- Field of Membership
- Other
- Peer Group
- Over $500M
- State
- Montana
- City
- Whitefish
- Data Quarter
- 2025Q4
What This Data Says About WHITEFISH CREDIT UNION ASSOCIATION
WHITEFISH CREDIT UNION ASSOCIATION is a state credit union headquartered in Whitefish, Montana, serving 64,277 members with $2.11B in total assets and $1.31B 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 12.21% — above the 7.0% threshold the NCUA uses to classify a credit union as "well capitalized" under Prompt Corrective Action rules. Charter #61949 operates under peer group Over $500M, a cohort of 749 similarly-sized institutions.
Loan book quality and earnings power round out the picture. The delinquency rate of 0.16% measures loans 60+ days past due against total loans outstanding — the peer group average for Over $500M credit unions sits at 0.874%, so this institution is running tighter 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 73.83% indicates how aggressively member deposits are being deployed into lending — within the 60–80% range most industry analysts consider optimally balanced between yield and liquidity.
Every deposit account at WHITEFISH CREDIT UNION ASSOCIATION 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 2.30%, 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: Other), and current deposit and loan rates should be verified directly with WHITEFISH CREDIT UNION ASSOCIATION 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 WHITEFISH CREDIT UNION ASSOCIATION financially healthy?
WHITEFISH CREDIT UNION ASSOCIATION has a financial health score of 90/100 (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 12.21% and delinquency rate of 0.16%.
How does WHITEFISH CREDIT UNION ASSOCIATION compare to other credit unions?
WHITEFISH CREDIT UNION ASSOCIATION scores 90/100 on PlainCU's health composite, compared to a peer group average for Over $500M 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 WHITEFISH CREDIT UNION ASSOCIATION?
Membership eligibility for WHITEFISH CREDIT UNION ASSOCIATION depends on its field of membership — currently: Other. Credit unions typically require a common bond such as employer, location, or association membership. Contact WHITEFISH CREDIT UNION ASSOCIATION directly for current membership requirements and application steps.
Is my money safe at WHITEFISH CREDIT UNION ASSOCIATION?
Federal credit unions like WHITEFISH CREDIT UNION ASSOCIATION 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. WHITEFISH CREDIT UNION ASSOCIATION's net worth ratio of 12.21% exceeds the 7% threshold NCUA considers "well capitalized."
What rates does WHITEFISH CREDIT UNION ASSOCIATION offer compared to banks?
Credit unions like WHITEFISH CREDIT UNION ASSOCIATION 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 WHITEFISH CREDIT UNION ASSOCIATION directly for current rates, or compare overall credit union vs bank rates on our rates comparison page.
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