North Shore Federal Credit Union is a federal credit union headquartered in Silver Bay, Minnesota, in business for about 59 years. At the end of Q2 2026 it reported $284.8M in total assets and $246.7M in member shares and deposits, with 8 offices.
North Shore Federal Credit Union has a TellerScore of 74 out of 100 (strong) based on Q2 2026 data — higher than 63% of its 1,341 credit unions with $100 million – $1 billion. Among 80 credit unions headquartered in Minnesota, it ranks 33rd. Problem-loan coverage contributes the most (96/100, 2.1%); earnings contributes the least (44/100, 0.59%).
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 2 points (72 → 74), mostly because the earnings component improved by 10 points.
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| Quarter | TellerScore |
|---|---|
| Q2 2024 | 77 |
| Q3 2024 | 76 |
| Q4 2024 | 77 |
| Q1 2025 | 70 |
| Q2 2025 | 72 |
| Q3 2025 | 71 |
| Q4 2025 | 74 |
| Q1 2026 | 72 |
| Q2 2026 | 74 |
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| Quarter | Net worth ratio |
|---|---|
| Q2 2024 | 12.38% |
| Q3 2024 | 11.94% |
| Q4 2024 | 12.19% |
| Q1 2025 | 12.05% |
| Q2 2025 | 12.21% |
| Q3 2025 | 12.12% |
| Q4 2025 | 12.58% |
| Q1 2026 | 12.77% |
| Q2 2026 | 12.77% |
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| Quarter | Delinquent loans (60+ days) |
|---|---|
| Q2 2024 | 0.02% |
| Q3 2024 | 0.04% |
| Q4 2024 | 0.10% |
| Q1 2025 | 0.40% |
| Q2 2025 | 0.26% |
| Q3 2025 | 0.41% |
| Q4 2025 | 0.33% |
| Q1 2026 | 0.63% |
| Q2 2026 | 0.33% |
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| Quarter | Return on assets |
|---|---|
| Q2 2024 | 0.55% |
| Q3 2024 | 0.50% |
| Q4 2024 | 0.61% |
| Q1 2025 | 0.21% |
| Q2 2025 | 0.36% |
| Q3 2025 | 0.47% |
| Q4 2025 | 0.64% |
| Q1 2026 | 0.59% |
| Q2 2026 | 0.59% |
| Quarter | Score | Assets | Capital | Problem loans | ROA | Loans/deposits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 74 | $284.8M | 12.77% | 0.33% | 0.59% | 91.9% |
| Q1 2026 | 72 | $281.6M | 12.77% | 0.63% | 0.59% | 88.9% |
| Q4 2025 | 74 | $282.4M | 12.58% | 0.33% | 0.64% | 89.7% |
| Q3 2025 | 71 | $286.8M | 12.12% | 0.41% | 0.47% | 87.7% |
| Q2 2025 | 72 | $280.4M | 12.21% | 0.26% | 0.36% | 86.0% |
| Q1 2025 | 70 | $281.1M | 12.05% | 0.40% | 0.21% | 80.1% |
| Q4 2024 | 77 | $276.8M | 12.19% | 0.10% | 0.61% | 78.8% |
| Q3 2024 | 76 | $279.2M | 11.94% | 0.04% | 0.50% | 78.6% |
| Q2 2024 | 77 | $266.6M | 12.38% | 0.02% | 0.55% | 82.6% |
1,341 peers · $100 million – $1 billion
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 Minnesota
| Institution | Score | Assets | Capital | Problem loans | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Town Federal Credit UnionCredit union Owatonna, MN | 72 out of 100, Strong | $293.3M | 10.6% | 0.58% | vs |
| Greater Community Credit UnionCredit union Dawson, MN | 91 out of 100, Very strong | $296.5M | 20.7% | 0.48% | vs |
| St. Paul Federal Credit UnionCredit union Saint Paul, MN | 76 out of 100, Strong | $252.1M | 12.9% | 0.20% | vs |
| Building Trades Federal Credit UnionCredit union Maple Grove, MN | 73 out of 100, Strong | $249.9M | 10.9% | 0.29% | vs |
| Novation Credit UnionCredit union Oakdale, MN | 71 out of 100, Strong | $244.0M | 11.0% | 0.66% | vs |
| Minnesota Valley Federal Credit UnionCredit union Mankato, MN | 77 out of 100, Strong | $329.0M | 11.5% | 0.56% | vs |
Deposit insurance
Is my money safe at North Shore Federal Credit Union?
Yes. North Shore Federal Credit Union is a federally insured credit union (NCUA charter #18473). 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 5.9% of shares and deposits ($14.5M) are above the $250,000 NCUA insurance limit, close to the peer median of 6%. Insured balances are protected regardless of the score.
The net worth ratio is 12.77%, well above the 7% level regulators use as the "well capitalized" benchmark for this measure.
8 locations
Branches
North Shore Federal Credit Union lists 8 offices in 6 cities. Most locations:
- Duluth, MN (3)
- Grand Marais, MN (1)
- Grand Portage, MN (1)
- Lutsen, MN (1)
- Silver Bay, MN (1)
- Two Harbors, MN (1)
HMDA 2025
Mortgage lending
In 2025, North Shore Federal Credit Union reported 313 home-loan applications under HMDA (LEI 25490091LXRCWGWGZ525): 235 originated ($50,035,000 total), 27 denied, and 51 withdrawn or closed by the applicant. Its denial rate on decided applications was 10.3%, compared with 22.2% for all lenders nationwide.
Denial rates depend heavily on loan type and applicant mix and are not a measure of fairness or of your own odds.
Identity & history
Profile
- Legal name
- North Shore Federal Credit Union
- Type
- Federal credit union
- NCUA charter #
- 18473
- RSSD ID
- 421285
- Primary regulator
- NCUA
- Established
- 1967
- Headquarters
- 85 Outer Drive, Silver Bay, MN 55614
- Employees
- 79
Quick answers
North Shore Federal Credit Union: common questions
Is North Shore Federal Credit Union NCUA insured?
Yes. North Shore Federal Credit Union is a federally insured credit union (NCUA charter #18473). 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 North Shore Federal Credit Union's TellerScore?
74 out of 100 (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 North Shore Federal Credit Union have?
8 offices as of the latest NCUA data.
Nearby
Highest-scoring banks and credit unions with branches near Silver Bay
| Institution | Score | Assets | Capital | Problem loans | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Two Harbors Federal Credit UnionCredit union Two Harbors, MN | 84 out of 100, Strong | $118.4M | 14.3% | 0.07% | vs |
| Park State BankBank Duluth, MN | 66 out of 100, Moderate | $1.5B | 9.9% | 0.92% | vs |