Fourleaf Federal Credit Union (4735), a $14.1B credit union headquartered in Bethpage, NY, led by CEO Armyn, reported $10.9B in outstanding loans at the end of 2025 Q3, an increase of $1.0B (+10.3%) compared to the same quarter last year.
The credit union's 86.9% loan-to-share ratio indicates aggressive lending relative to deposit base, which may require liquidity management attention. With 161,917 loans outstanding to 512,282 members, the average loan balance stands at $67K.
Taken together: deposit gathering becomes strategic priority for growth.
Portfolio Composition
Fourleaf Federal Credit Union's loan portfolio is dominated by Indirect Loans, comprising 30.4% of total loans. This diversified approach balances risk across multiple loan categories.
Loan Portfolio Breakdown
| Loan Type | Balance | % of Portfolio |
|---|---|---|
| Indirect Loans | $3.3B | 30.4% |
| Business Loans | $1.7B | 15.4% |
| New Vehicles | $633.4M | 5.8% |
| Used Vehicles | $569.0M | 5.2% |
| Other Unsecured | $270.4M | 2.5% |
| Credit Cards | $103.6M | 1.0% |
Source: NCUA 5300 Call Reports (2025_Q3)
Quarterly Loan Trends
Sustained loan growth of this magnitude typically reflects competitive pricing, expanded indirect lending channels, or successful member acquisition campaigns.
Quarterly Trend
| Period | Total Loans | QoQ Change | Loan/Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Q2 | $9.6B | 88.1% | |
| 2024 Q3 | $9.9B | +3.2% | 86.9% |
| 2024 Q4 | $10.2B | +3.2% | 87.7% |
| 2025 Q1 | $10.3B | +1.5% | 86.5% |
| 2025 Q2 | $10.6B | +2.9% | 87.1% |
| 2025 Q3 | $10.9B | +2.4% | 86.9% |
Source: NCUA 5300 Call Reports
Credit Quality & Risk
Fourleaf Federal Credit Union reports $222.7M in loans delinquent 60+ days, representing a 2.05% delinquency rate. This elevated delinquency warrants close monitoring of underwriting standards and collection practices.
Year-to-date net charge-offs of $32.3M represent a 0.30% annualized loss rate. This low charge-off rate indicates strong credit performance.
Historical Context: Since the 2008 Crisis
Fourleaf Federal Credit Union's loan portfolio has grown 468% since Q3 2008, when the financial crisis was at its peak. At that time, the credit union held $1.9B in loans with a 0.41% delinquency rate.
Today's delinquency rate of 2.05% exceeds crisis-era levels, signaling potential stress in the current lending environment.
Peer Comparison
Among 43 credit unions in its $7.0B–$21.1B asset peer group, Fourleaf Federal Credit Union ranks in the 83rd percentile for loan growth. This positions the credit union as a lending leader among similarly-sized institutions.
Outlook
With strong loan growth momentum, Fourleaf Federal Credit Union appears well-positioned for continued portfolio expansion. Key factors to monitor include deposit growth to fund lending, credit quality trends, and competitive dynamics in the NY market.
Fourleaf Federal Credit Union's Q4 2025 results, expected in early 2026, will provide further insight into whether this growth trajectory can be sustained.
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Data Sources: NCUA 5300 Call Reports (2025_Q3), NCUA Historical Data (2007-present), Finleet Proprietary Analysis
Methodology: Year-over-year growth calculated comparing 2025_Q3 to same quarter prior year. Peer groups defined as credit unions within 50% asset range. Delinquency rate calculated as loans 60+ days past due divided by total loans. Crisis comparison uses Q3 2008 as baseline.