Headquartered in Charleston, West Virginia, Cha-Tel Federal Credit Union is a federal credit union with $11.5M in total assets and $9.9M in member shares and deposits as of Q2 2026. It operates 3 offices across 2 states. Its charter dates back to 1963.
Cha-Tel Federal Credit Union has a TellerScore of 86 out of 100 (very strong) based on Q2 2026 data — higher than 80% of its 2,479 credit unions with under $100 million in assets. Among 74 credit unions headquartered in West Virginia, it ranks 18th. Funding & liquidity contributes the most (100/100, 60% loans-to-deposits, 2% uninsured); earnings contributes the least (53/100, 0.81%).
TellerScore · Q2 2026
Scorecard
The TellerScore is our own summary of the figures this institution reports publicly; it is not issued or endorsed by any government agency. It is not a prediction, and deposits within insurance limits are protected either way.
9 quarters
Health trend
From Q2 2025 to Q2 2026, the score rose 7 points (79 → 86), mostly because the earnings component improved by 23 points.
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| Quarter | TellerScore |
|---|---|
| Q2 2024 | 93 |
| Q3 2024 | 90 |
| Q4 2024 | 89 |
| Q1 2025 | 75 |
| Q2 2025 | 79 |
| Q3 2025 | 80 |
| Q4 2025 | 80 |
| Q1 2026 | 82 |
| Q2 2026 | 86 |
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| Quarter | Net worth ratio |
|---|---|
| Q2 2024 | 13.35% |
| Q3 2024 | 13.41% |
| Q4 2024 | 13.80% |
| Q1 2025 | 13.32% |
| Q2 2025 | 13.40% |
| Q3 2025 | 13.89% |
| Q4 2025 | 13.75% |
| Q1 2026 | 13.48% |
| Q2 2026 | 13.62% |
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| Quarter | Delinquent loans (60+ days) |
|---|---|
| Q2 2024 | 0.00% |
| Q3 2024 | 0.00% |
| Q4 2024 | 0.00% |
| Q1 2025 | 0.00% |
| Q2 2025 | 0.23% |
| Q3 2025 | 0.22% |
| Q4 2025 | 0.23% |
| Q1 2026 | 0.04% |
| Q2 2026 | 0.04% |
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| Quarter | Return on assets |
|---|---|
| Q2 2024 | 1.79% |
| Q3 2024 | 1.41% |
| Q4 2024 | 1.07% |
| Q1 2025 | -0.70% |
| Q2 2025 | 0.25% |
| Q3 2025 | 0.23% |
| Q4 2025 | 0.25% |
| Q1 2026 | 0.39% |
| Q2 2026 | 0.81% |
| Quarter | Score | Assets | Capital | Problem loans | ROA | Loans/deposits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 86 | $11.5M | 13.62% | 0.04% | 0.81% | 59.7% |
| Q1 2026 | 82 | $11.4M | 13.48% | 0.04% | 0.39% | 59.6% |
| Q4 2025 | 80 | $11.1M | 13.75% | 0.23% | 0.25% | 61.7% |
| Q3 2025 | 80 | $10.9M | 13.89% | 0.22% | 0.23% | 64.8% |
| Q2 2025 | 79 | $11.3M | 13.40% | 0.23% | 0.25% | 61.3% |
| Q1 2025 | 75 | $11.1M | 13.32% | 0.00% | -0.70% | 58.0% |
| Q4 2024 | 89 | $10.9M | 13.80% | 0.00% | 1.07% | 57.0% |
| Q3 2024 | 90 | $11.2M | 13.41% | 0.00% | 1.41% | 58.5% |
| Q2 2024 | 93 | $11.1M | 13.35% | 0.00% | 1.79% | 61.5% |
2,479 peers · Under $100 million in assets
How it compares with peers
Percentile against credit unions of similar size nationwide (100th = best among peers; for ratios where lower is better, the scale is flipped).
Similar-size credit unions in West Virginia
| Institution | Score | Assets | Capital | Problem loans | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Island Federal Credit UnionCredit union Saint Marys, WV | 54 out of 100, Below average | $12.0M | 7.9% | 0.72% | vs |
| Natrium Employees Federal Credit UnionCredit union Proctor, WV | 83 out of 100, Strong | $12.0M | 12.4% | 0.78% | vs |
| Local No. 317 I.A.F.F. Credit UnionCredit union Charleston, WV | 65 out of 100, Moderate | $10.1M | 8.6% | 0.00% | vs |
| Marion County School Employees Federal Credit UnionCredit union Fairmont, WV | 89 out of 100, Very strong | $9.9M | 20.7% | 0.53% | vs |
| United Hospital Center Federal Credit UnionCredit union Bridgeport, WV | 74 out of 100, Strong | $13.2M | 22.4% | 1.95% | vs |
| Putnam School Employees Federal Credit UnionCredit union Eleanor, WV | 99 out of 100, Very strong | $14.1M | 21.0% | 0.14% | vs |
Deposit insurance
Is my money safe at Cha-Tel Federal Credit Union?
Yes. Cha-Tel Federal Credit Union is a federally insured credit union (NCUA charter #15935). Deposits are insured by the National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund up to $250,000 per member, per insured credit union, for each account ownership category.
An estimated 1.8% of shares and deposits ($178K) are above the $250,000 NCUA insurance limit, close to the peer median of 1%. Insured balances are protected regardless of the score.
The net worth ratio is 13.62%, well above the 7% level regulators use as the "well capitalized" benchmark for this measure.
3 locations
Branches
Cha-Tel Federal Credit Union lists 3 offices in 3 cities across 2 states. Most locations:
- Charleston, WV (1)
- Dunbar, WV (1)
- Troy, MI (1)
Identity & history
Profile
- Legal name
- Cha-Tel Federal Credit Union
- Type
- Federal credit union
- NCUA charter #
- 15935
- RSSD ID
- 370589
- Primary regulator
- NCUA
- Established
- 1963
- Headquarters
- 1500 Maccorkle Ave, Charleston, WV 25396
- Employees
- 3
Quick answers
Cha-Tel Federal Credit Union: common questions
Is Cha-Tel Federal Credit Union NCUA insured?
Yes. Cha-Tel Federal Credit Union is a federally insured credit union (NCUA charter #15935). Deposits are insured by the National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund up to $250,000 per member, per insured credit union, for each account ownership category.
What is Cha-Tel Federal Credit Union's TellerScore?
86 out of 100 (Very strong), based on its Q2 2026 publicly reported figures. The TellerScore is our own summary and is not issued by any government agency.
How many branches does Cha-Tel Federal Credit Union have?
3 offices as of the latest NCUA data, in 2 states.