Lion Federal Credit Union is a federal credit union headquartered in El Dorado, Arkansas, in business for about 90 years. At the end of Q2 2026 it reported $18.0M in total assets and $14.5M in member shares and deposits, with 1 office.
Based on its Q2 2026 filing, Lion Federal Credit Union scores 92/100, which we describe as very strong. That is higher than 92% of 2,479 credit unions with under $100 million in assets. Among 46 credit unions headquartered in Arkansas, it ranks 3rd. Its strongest component is capital cushion (100/100; 18.72%), and its lowest is funding & liquidity (77/100; 83% loans-to-deposits, 0% uninsured).
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 11 points (81 → 92), mostly because the earnings component improved by 40 points.
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| Quarter | TellerScore |
|---|---|
| Q2 2024 | 96 |
| Q3 2024 | 91 |
| Q4 2024 | 89 |
| Q1 2025 | 69 |
| Q2 2025 | 81 |
| Q3 2025 | 87 |
| Q4 2025 | 90 |
| Q1 2026 | 91 |
| Q2 2026 | 92 |
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| Quarter | Net worth ratio |
|---|---|
| Q2 2024 | 17.14% |
| Q3 2024 | 17.49% |
| Q4 2024 | 17.38% |
| Q1 2025 | 17.26% |
| Q2 2025 | 17.57% |
| Q3 2025 | 17.93% |
| Q4 2025 | 18.60% |
| Q1 2026 | 18.18% |
| Q2 2026 | 18.72% |
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| Quarter | Delinquent loans (60+ days) |
|---|---|
| Q2 2024 | 0.06% |
| Q3 2024 | 0.44% |
| Q4 2024 | 0.33% |
| Q1 2025 | 0.79% |
| Q2 2025 | 0.35% |
| Q3 2025 | 0.03% |
| Q4 2025 | 0.00% |
| Q1 2026 | 0.04% |
| Q2 2026 | 0.09% |
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| Quarter | Return on assets |
|---|---|
| Q2 2024 | 2.12% |
| Q3 2024 | 1.83% |
| Q4 2024 | 1.48% |
| Q1 2025 | -0.50% |
| Q2 2025 | 0.56% |
| Q3 2025 | 0.91% |
| Q4 2025 | 1.23% |
| Q1 2026 | 1.39% |
| Q2 2026 | 1.56% |
| Quarter | Score | Assets | Capital | Problem loans | ROA | Loans/deposits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 92 | $18.0M | 18.72% | 0.09% | 1.56% | 83.1% |
| Q1 2026 | 91 | $18.1M | 18.18% | 0.04% | 1.39% | 82.5% |
| Q4 2025 | 90 | $17.3M | 18.60% | 0.00% | 1.23% | 86.9% |
| Q3 2025 | 87 | $17.5M | 17.93% | 0.03% | 0.91% | 85.1% |
| Q2 2025 | 81 | $17.5M | 17.57% | 0.35% | 0.56% | 87.9% |
| Q1 2025 | 69 | $17.4M | 17.26% | 0.79% | -0.50% | 85.7% |
| Q4 2024 | 89 | $17.4M | 17.38% | 0.33% | 1.48% | 85.6% |
| Q3 2024 | 91 | $17.3M | 17.49% | 0.44% | 1.83% | 84.6% |
| Q2 2024 | 96 | $17.3M | 17.14% | 0.06% | 2.12% | 81.6% |
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 Arkansas
| Institution | Score | Assets | Capital | Problem loans | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L R F D Federal Credit UnionCredit union Little Rock, AR | 59 out of 100, Moderate | $18.4M | 17.8% | 6.75% | vs |
| Electric CooperativesCredit union Little Rock, AR | 94 out of 100, Very strong | $18.6M | 15.2% | 0.08% | vs |
| White County Federal Credit UnionCredit union Searcy, AR | 65 out of 100, Moderate | $17.0M | 17.7% | 2.58% | vs |
| Northwest Arkansas Federal Credit UnionCredit union Fayetteville, AR | 66 out of 100, Moderate | $19.8M | 9.6% | 0.91% | vs |
| River Town Federal Credit UnionCredit union Fort Smith, AR | 76 out of 100, Strong | $15.2M | 14.9% | 0.24% | vs |
| Two Rivers Federal Credit UnionCredit union Arkadelphia, AR | 39 out of 100, Low | $13.8M | 12.1% | 3.89% | vs |
Deposit insurance
Is my money safe at Lion Federal Credit Union?
Yes. Lion Federal Credit Union is a federally insured credit union (NCUA charter #24437). 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 0.0% of shares and deposits ($0) 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 18.72%, well above the 7% level regulators use as the "well capitalized" benchmark for this measure.
1 location
Branches
Lion Federal Credit Union lists 1 office in 1 city. Most locations:
- El Dorado, AR (1)
Identity & history
Profile
- Legal name
- Lion Federal Credit Union
- Type
- Federal credit union
- NCUA charter #
- 24437
- RSSD ID
- 416599
- Primary regulator
- NCUA
- Established
- 1936
- Headquarters
- Po Box 10580, El Dorado, AR 71730
- Employees
- 6
Quick answers
Lion Federal Credit Union: common questions
Is Lion Federal Credit Union NCUA insured?
Yes. Lion Federal Credit Union is a federally insured credit union (NCUA charter #24437). 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 Lion Federal Credit Union's TellerScore?
92 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 Lion Federal Credit Union have?
1 office as of the latest NCUA data.
Nearby
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| Institution | Score | Assets | Capital | Problem loans | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gibsland Bank & Trust CompanyBank Gibsland, LA | 81 out of 100, Strong | $574.3M | 16.5% | 0.61% | vs |
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| Regions BankBank Birmingham, AL | 64 out of 100, Moderate | $159.8B | 9.5% | 0.93% | vs |
| Generations BankBank Rogers, AR | 63 out of 100, Moderate | $1.1B | 11.5% | 1.51% | vs |