North Star Community Credit Union (62638), a $158.6M credit union headquartered in Cherokee, IA, led by CEO Hayes, reported $115.6M in outstanding loans at the end of 2025 Q3, a decrease of $4.2M (-3.5%) compared to the same quarter last year.
The credit union's 81.1% loan-to-share ratio represents a balanced approach to asset-liability management. With 7,354 loans outstanding to 12,298 members, the average loan balance stands at $16K.
Net effect: deposit pressure introduces near-term funding considerations.
Portfolio Composition
North Star Community Credit Union's loan portfolio is dominated by Used Vehicles, comprising 61.7% 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 | $71.3M | 61.7% |
| Indirect Loans | $42.3M | 36.6% |
| New Vehicles | $8.3M | 7.2% |
| Other Unsecured | $7.0M | 6.1% |
| Business Loans | $205K | 0.2% |
Source: NCUA 5300 Call Reports (2025_Q3)
Quarterly Loan Trends
Loan portfolio contraction may reflect paydowns outpacing originations, tightened underwriting, or competitive pressure from fintech and bank lenders.
Quarterly Trend
| Period | Total Loans | QoQ Change | Loan/Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Q2 | $117.3M | 85.7% | |
| 2024 Q3 | $119.8M | +2.1% | 84.5% |
| 2024 Q4 | $119.1M | -0.6% | 81.9% |
| 2025 Q1 | $118.0M | -1.0% | 80.6% |
| 2025 Q2 | $116.5M | -1.3% | 80.0% |
| 2025 Q3 | $115.6M | -0.8% | 81.1% |
Source: NCUA 5300 Call Reports
Credit Quality & Risk
North Star Community Credit Union reports $1.7M in loans delinquent 60+ days, representing a 1.46% delinquency rate. This moderate delinquency rate is consistent with industry norms.
Year-to-date net charge-offs of $1.2M represent a 1.01% annualized loss rate. Charge-off trends should be monitored as economic conditions evolve.
Historical Context: Since the 2008 Crisis
North Star Community Credit Union's loan portfolio has grown 259% since Q3 2008, when the financial crisis was at its peak. At that time, the credit union held $32.2M in loans with a 1.17% delinquency rate.
Today's delinquency rate of 1.46% exceeds crisis-era levels, signaling potential stress in the current lending environment.
Peer Comparison
Among 896 credit unions in its $79.3M–$237.9M asset peer group, North Star Community Credit Union ranks in the 23rd percentile for loan growth. This suggests room for improvement in loan origination and portfolio expansion.
Outlook
North Star Community 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.
North Star Community Credit Union's Q4 2025 results, expected in early 2026, will provide further insight into whether the credit union can reverse the contraction trend.
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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.