Horizon Credit Union (67264), a $2.0B credit union headquartered in Spokane Valley, WA, led by CEO Adams, reported $1.7B in outstanding loans at the end of 2025 Q3, a decrease of $25.0M (-1.5%) compared to the same quarter last year.
The credit union's 96.8% loan-to-share ratio indicates aggressive lending relative to deposit base, which may require liquidity management attention. With 62,171 loans outstanding to 108,019 members, the average loan balance stands at $27K.
Taken together: deposit gathering becomes strategic priority for growth.
Portfolio Composition
Horizon Credit Union's loan portfolio is dominated by Indirect Loans, comprising 59.5% of total loans. This diversified approach balances risk across multiple loan categories.
Loan Portfolio Breakdown
| Loan Type | Balance | % of Portfolio |
|---|---|---|
| Indirect Loans | $989.2M | 59.5% |
| Used Vehicles | $387.9M | 23.3% |
| New Vehicles | $105.7M | 6.4% |
| Business Loans | $46.5M | 2.8% |
| Credit Cards | $20.1M | 1.2% |
| Other Unsecured | $9.8M | 0.6% |
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 | $1.7B | 96.2% | |
| 2024 Q3 | $1.7B | +0.1% | 97.2% |
| 2024 Q4 | $1.7B | +0.7% | 100.0% |
| 2025 Q1 | $1.7B | -1.0% | 100.2% |
| 2025 Q2 | $1.7B | +0.0% | 99.4% |
| 2025 Q3 | $1.7B | -1.2% | 96.8% |
Source: NCUA 5300 Call Reports
Credit Quality & Risk
Horizon Credit Union reports $3.8M in loans delinquent 60+ days, representing a 0.23% delinquency rate. This healthy delinquency rate reflects disciplined underwriting and effective collections.
Year-to-date net charge-offs of $4.9M represent a 0.29% annualized loss rate. This low charge-off rate indicates strong credit performance.
Historical Context: Since the 2008 Crisis
Horizon Credit Union's loan portfolio has grown 539% since Q3 2008, when the financial crisis was at its peak. At that time, the credit union held $260.1M in loans with a 0.45% delinquency rate.
Today's delinquency rate of 0.23% remains below crisis-era levels, demonstrating improved credit quality and risk management.
Peer Comparison
Among 310 credit unions in its $1.0B–$3.1B asset peer group, Horizon Credit Union ranks in the 16th percentile for loan growth. This suggests room for improvement in loan origination and portfolio expansion.
Outlook
Horizon 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.
Horizon 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.