Credit union · NCUA insured
NW Priority Credit Union
A $249.7M credit union headquartered in Portland, OR, with 11,410 members and 5 branches in 2 states. Best rates: CDs 3.75% and savings 0.20% APY.
NW Priority Credit Union Carrot Score
64
Carrot Score
Higher than 11% of U.S. banks and credit unions
#46 of 56 in Portland, OR-WA metroHow the score works →
Deposits are federally insured by the NCUA up to $250,000 per depositor.
About NW Priority Credit Union
Founded in 1928 as Portland Postal Employees Credit Union, NW Priority Credit Union is headquartered in Portland, Oregon.
The member-owned credit union is dedicated to helping members meet their financial goals and supporting its communities.
- Headquarters
- 12630 SE Division St, Portland, OR 97236-3132
- NCUA charter
- 63315
Membership
Who can join
This may be incomplete or out of date, so check with the credit union before you apply.
Employers and groups
- Membership is open to labor unions, local and state companies, and qualifying organizations.
Military, government and schools
- Membership is open to military and government personnel.
Cost to join
- A minimum opening deposit of $5 is required to open a Savings and Checking account.
Branches
5 branches in 2 states
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Oregon
4 branches
- DivisionMain office12630 SE Division St, Portland, OR 97236Directions
- Beaverton4875 SW Griffith Dr Ste 105, Beaverton, OR 97005Directions
- Milwaukie18821 SE McLoughlin Blvd, Milwaukie, OR 97267Directions
- Post Office7007 NE Cornfoot Rd, Portland, OR 97218Directions
Washington
1 branch
- Vancouver11215 NE 28th St, Vancouver, WA 98682Directions
Walk-in offices from the NCUA directory as of March 31, 2026. Directions open Google Maps. A nearby branch doesn’t mean you can join or open an account.
Financial details
Well capitalizedas reported to the NCUA
| Measure | This credit union | Peers’ middle | Strongest quarter |
|---|---|---|---|
| CapitalNet worth ratio | 17.12% | 11.43% | 13.58% or more |
| Troubled loans60+ days late | 1.10% | 0.68% | 0.39% or less |
| ProfitabilityReturn on assets | 0.85% | 0.75% | 1.18% or more |
| LendingLoans per $100 deposited | $26 | $76 | — |
- CapitalNet worth ratio17.12%Peers’ middle 11.43% · Top 25% 13.58%+
- Troubled loans60+ days late1.10%Peers’ middle 0.68% · Top 25% ≤0.39%
- ProfitabilityReturn on assets0.85%Peers’ middle 0.75% · Top 25% 1.18%+
- LendingLoans per $100 deposited$26Peers’ middle $76
Compared with the 1,338 credit unions with $100 million to $1 billion in assets. The strongest quarter is what the best 25% of them reach: more capital and profit, fewer troubled loans. Lending has no better end.Troubled loans are loans 60 or more days late.
Regulators’ own ratings of NW Priority Credit Union are confidential. These figures are what it reports to the NCUA each quarter, set beside its peers; they aren’t a rating.