River Works Credit Union is a federally insured state-chartered credit union headquartered in Lynn, Massachusetts, in business for about 90 years. At the end of Q2 2026 it reported $192.9M in total assets and $173.6M in member shares and deposits, with 4 offices across 2 states.
River Works Credit Union has a TellerScore of 57 out of 100 (moderate) based on Q2 2026 data — higher than only 14% of its 1,341 credit unions with $100 million – $1 billion. Among 121 credit unions headquartered in Massachusetts, it ranks 103rd. Problem-loan coverage contributes the most (85/100, 7.6%); earnings contributes the least (42/100, 0.54%).
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 fell 4 points (61 → 57), mostly because the loan quality component weakened by 15 points.
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| Quarter | TellerScore |
|---|---|
| Q2 2024 | 71 |
| Q3 2024 | 63 |
| Q4 2024 | 58 |
| Q1 2025 | 63 |
| Q2 2025 | 61 |
| Q3 2025 | 56 |
| Q4 2025 | 59 |
| Q1 2026 | 63 |
| Q2 2026 | 57 |
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| Quarter | Net worth ratio |
|---|---|
| Q2 2024 | 11.40% |
| Q3 2024 | 10.86% |
| Q4 2024 | 10.90% |
| Q1 2025 | 9.81% |
| Q2 2025 | 9.00% |
| Q3 2025 | 9.17% |
| Q4 2025 | 9.27% |
| Q1 2026 | 9.22% |
| Q2 2026 | 9.16% |
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| Quarter | Delinquent loans (60+ days) |
|---|---|
| Q2 2024 | 0.25% |
| Q3 2024 | 0.76% |
| Q4 2024 | 1.14% |
| Q1 2025 | 0.56% |
| Q2 2025 | 0.35% |
| Q3 2025 | 0.89% |
| Q4 2025 | 0.59% |
| Q1 2026 | 0.56% |
| Q2 2026 | 0.82% |
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| Quarter | Return on assets |
|---|---|
| Q2 2024 | 0.46% |
| Q3 2024 | 0.27% |
| Q4 2024 | 0.28% |
| Q1 2025 | 0.47% |
| Q2 2025 | 0.32% |
| Q3 2025 | 0.35% |
| Q4 2025 | 0.35% |
| Q1 2026 | 0.73% |
| Q2 2026 | 0.54% |
| Quarter | Score | Assets | Capital | Problem loans | ROA | Loans/deposits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 57 | $192.9M | 9.16% | 0.82% | 0.54% | 93.5% |
| Q1 2026 | 63 | $189.8M | 9.22% | 0.56% | 0.73% | 86.1% |
| Q4 2025 | 59 | $184.9M | 9.27% | 0.59% | 0.35% | 88.5% |
| Q3 2025 | 56 | $185.3M | 9.17% | 0.89% | 0.35% | 86.3% |
| Q2 2025 | 61 | $186.7M | 9.00% | 0.35% | 0.32% | 85.2% |
| Q1 2025 | 63 | $170.3M | 9.81% | 0.56% | 0.47% | 86.7% |
| Q4 2024 | 58 | $151.4M | 10.90% | 1.14% | 0.28% | 93.2% |
| Q3 2024 | 63 | $150.9M | 10.86% | 0.76% | 0.27% | 85.1% |
| Q2 2024 | 71 | $143.9M | 11.40% | 0.25% | 0.46% | 82.9% |
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 Massachusetts
| Institution | Score | Assets | Capital | Problem loans | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alden Credit UnionCredit union Chicopee, MA | 52 out of 100, Below average | $185.4M | 9.2% | 1.14% | vs |
| Naveo Credit UnionCredit union Somerville, MA | 62 out of 100, Moderate | $176.3M | 8.6% | 0.39% | vs |
| Homefield Credit UnionCredit union North Grafton, MA | 59 out of 100, Moderate | $170.4M | 10.1% | 0.69% | vs |
| New Bedford Credit UnionCredit union New Bedford, MA | 71 out of 100, Strong | $168.7M | 11.0% | 0.44% | vs |
| Pioneer Valley Federal Credit UnionCredit union Springfield, MA | 71 out of 100, Strong | $167.2M | 11.6% | 0.39% | vs |
| Greater Springfield Credit UnionCredit union Springfield, MA | 94 out of 100, Very strong | $230.3M | 19.7% | 0.45% | vs |
Deposit insurance
Is my money safe at River Works Credit Union?
Yes. River Works Credit Union is a federally insured credit union (NCUA charter #66346). 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 18.7% of shares and deposits ($32.4M) are above the $250,000 NCUA insurance limit, above the peer median of 6%. Insured balances are protected regardless of the score.
The net worth ratio is 9.16%, above the 7% level regulators use as the "well capitalized" benchmark for this measure.
4 locations
Branches
River Works Credit Union lists 4 offices in 4 cities across 2 states. Most locations:
- Dorchester, MA (1)
- Lynn, MA (1)
- Manchester, NH (1)
- Somerville, MA (1)
Identity & history
Profile
- Legal name
- River Works Credit Union
- Type
- Federally insured state-chartered credit union
- NCUA charter #
- 66346
- RSSD ID
- 196499
- Primary regulator
- State + NCUA
- Established
- 1936
- Headquarters
- 947 Western Ave, Lynn, MA 01905
- Employees
- 24
Quick answers
River Works Credit Union: common questions
Is River Works Credit Union NCUA insured?
Yes. River Works Credit Union is a federally insured credit union (NCUA charter #66346). 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 River Works Credit Union's TellerScore?
57 out of 100 (Moderate), 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 River Works Credit Union have?
4 offices as of the latest NCUA data, in 2 states.
Nearby
Highest-scoring banks and credit unions with branches near Lynn
| Institution | Score | Assets | Capital | Problem loans | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha Credit UnionCredit union Boston, MA | 97 out of 100, Very strong | $35.1M | 18.8% | 0.14% | vs |
| Cambridge Municipal Employees Federal Credit UnionCredit union Cambridge, MA | 97 out of 100, Very strong | $10.2M | 24.8% | 0.12% | vs |
| Somerville Mass Firefighters Federal Credit UnionCredit union Somerville, MA | 92 out of 100, Very strong | $7.4M | 19.6% | 0.00% | vs |
| Cambridge Firefighters Federal Credit UnionCredit union Cambridge, MA | 92 out of 100, Very strong | $14.2M | 25.8% | 0.27% | vs |
| Danvers Municipal Federal Credit UnionCredit union Danvers, MA | 91 out of 100, Very strong | $8.2M | 39.0% | 0.00% | vs |
| Watertown Municipal Credit UnionCredit union Watertown, MA | 91 out of 100, Very strong | $9.7M | 36.9% | 0.00% | vs |