What Makes Us Different
We're different in all the right ways
We’re Different, Just Like You
We’re shaking things up! We’re a financial cooperative bringing you 100% not-for-profit member-owned goodness with a bilingual staff ready and dedicated to financial inclusion and equity. We’re working with our community partners to bring financial empowerment to the underserved and needed capital to small businesses. And we do it all with an unwavering commitment to our members and member businesses. We’re stronger together, and we want you with us.
We Are Low Income Designated
Point West has received its Low-Income Designation (LID) from the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA). The designation provides Point West access to additional resources to reach underserved and low-income communities.
We Are CDFI Certified
CDFI (Community Development Financial Institutions ) certification is a reflection of our mission of promoting community development and providing technical support services in conjunction with affordable loans to members and member businesses. CDFI certification allows Point West to better serve low and moderate-income consumers and promote financial inclusion in the Portland metro area. The benefits are numerous, including access to financial grants from the US Treasury’s CDFI Fund, partnership opportunities with community organizations, and the ability to raise funds from foundations, corporations and state and local
governments. We’re proud to be a part of the 800+ certified CDFIs currently in the US.
Point West Supports Our Community
Point West knows that a strong community creates better financial lives for us all. We believe deeply in giving back to our community through volunteerism, corporate giving, and creating strong community partnerships.
“I love the staff. They are very friendly and efficient. I’m always treated well and have had good experiences. this is like a family working together.”
“Tuvé una accidente de trabajo que me dejo con mucho deuda financiera. Point West me aprovó credito cuando más lo necesitaba.”
“Extremely reliable banking and friendliest staff. Everyone is very helpful with understanding errors/problems, and there is an extremely low rate of problems.”
“Las personas que trabajan aqui son muy amables, solucionan nuestras preguntas y situaciones rapido y facil, hablan español y siempre estan dispuestos a ayudar a sus clientes.”