Wescom Central Credit Union (66703), a $6.4B credit union headquartered in Pasadena, CA, led by CEO Williams, reported $3.4B in outstanding loans at the end of 2025 Q3, an increase of $103.5M (+3.1%) compared to the same quarter last year.
The credit union's 78.8% loan-to-share ratio represents a balanced approach to asset-liability management. With 151,593 loans outstanding to 259,450 members, the average loan balance stands at $23K.
At a high level: balance sheet trajectory is consistent with peer norms.
Portfolio Composition
Wescom Central Credit Union's loan portfolio is dominated by Used Vehicles, comprising 9.6% of total loans. This heavy concentration in vehicle lending reflects the credit union's core competency in indirect auto finance.
Loan Portfolio Breakdown
| Loan Type | Balance | % of Portfolio |
|---|---|---|
| Used Vehicles | $330.6M | 9.6% |
| Credit Cards | $221.8M | 6.5% |
| New Vehicles | $182.2M | 5.3% |
| Other Unsecured | $121.2M | 3.5% |
| Indirect Loans | $25.2M | 0.7% |
| Business Loans | $1.0M | 0.0% |
Source: NCUA 5300 Call Reports (2025_Q3)
Quarterly Loan Trends
Moderate loan growth suggests stable demand balanced with prudent underwriting standards.
Quarterly Trend
| Period | Total Loans | QoQ Change | Loan/Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Q2 | $3.3B | 73.5% | |
| 2024 Q3 | $3.3B | +0.7% | 75.4% |
| 2024 Q4 | $3.3B | +0.5% | 74.4% |
| 2025 Q1 | $3.4B | +0.3% | 72.7% |
| 2025 Q2 | $3.4B | +1.3% | 74.8% |
| 2025 Q3 | $3.4B | +1.1% | 78.8% |
Source: NCUA 5300 Call Reports
Credit Quality & Risk
Wescom Central Credit Union reports $11.4M in loans delinquent 60+ days, representing a 0.33% delinquency rate. This healthy delinquency rate reflects disciplined underwriting and effective collections.
Year-to-date net charge-offs of $8.7M represent a 0.25% annualized loss rate. This low charge-off rate indicates strong credit performance.
Historical Context: Since the 2008 Crisis
Wescom Central Credit Union's loan portfolio has grown 19% since Q3 2008, when the financial crisis was at its peak. At that time, the credit union held $2.9B in loans with a 2.79% delinquency rate.
Today's delinquency rate of 0.33% remains below crisis-era levels, demonstrating improved credit quality and risk management.
Peer Comparison
Among 127 credit unions in its $3.2B–$9.5B asset peer group, Wescom Central Credit Union ranks in the 33rd percentile for loan growth.
Outlook
Wescom Central Credit Union's loan portfolio trajectory will depend on economic conditions, interest rate movements, and the credit union's ability to compete with banks and fintech lenders for consumer and auto loans.
Wescom Central 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.