Columbia Credit Union

We'll be closed Monday, September 2, in celebration of Labor Day. Online services will still be available and our branches and call center will open back up on Tuesday.

Our most recent Expect the Best Award winner is Andrew McCaffrey, Senior Financial Analyst! Andrew was recognized for our Core Value of Community recently for putting in extra time and effort helping our Home Loans team.

In taking a proactive approach to solving problems, improving workflows for better efficiency, and fostering a collaborative environment between departments, Andrew demonstrated that he expected the best out of himself to deliver for others—and that’s exactly why we call this our Expect the Best Award.

Congratulations, Andrew!

Labor Day Weekend Only: Auto loan rates as low as 6.24% APR 🚗💨

If you're in the market for a new vehicle, this is the opportunity you've been waiting for. Many dealerships have super specials going on this weekend and we have a great discount for you on financing. It's a win-win!

Check out auto loans on our website and apply today! https://www.columbiacu.org/auto-loans/

As we gear up for the MAXX 2024 Awards, we’re proud to reflect on our Overdraft Kindness Program being named a finalist in the Member Program category! 🌟

This acknowledgment highlights our commitment to addressing the unique financial needs of our members, and we couldn’t be prouder.

We’d also like to take a moment to congratulate the other outstanding finalists in this category who are also dedicated to creating value in their communities.

Read more: https://gowestassociation.org/2024/08/21/gowest-2024-awards-member-program-finalists-create-value-for-their-communities/

Dreaming of homeownership or considering a refinance? Don’t miss out on our special 5/6 ARM offer, available for only one more week!

Lock in a low 5.625% interest rate and 7.336% APR* for the first 5 years on a 30-year mortgage. Whether you're buying a new home or refinancing, this option offers the flexibility and savings you need.

📰 Learn more about how a 5/6 ARM can save you money upfront in our latest blog post: "The 5/6 ARM: A More Affordable Mortgage Option." Discover the benefits of this mortgage and why it might be the perfect choice for your future.

⏰ Hurry! This summer savings opportunity ends next week, September 3, 2024. Don’t wait to get more home for your money—reach out to your local credit union today. Equal Housing Opportunity.

👉 Read more: https://www.columbiacu.org/2024/07/the-5-6-arm-a-more-affordable-mortgage-option/
👉 Unlock savings: https://www.columbiacu.org/get-you-home/

Visit us at our Battle Ground – Scotton Landing branch! Your local choice for secure and personalized financial solutions.

📍 1013 SW Scotton Way, Battle Ground, WA 98604
Hours: Mon-Fri: 9am – 6pm, Sat: 9am – 1:30pm

✅ ATM
✅ Coin Counter
✅ Night Drop
✅ Safe Deposit Boxes
✅ Drive Through
and more!

More info about Battle Ground – Scotton Landing: https://www.columbiacu.org/locations/scotton-landing-branch/

Join us for a free in-person Cybersecurity Financial Workshop! Mark your calendar for Tuesday, August 27, 2024, 5:30-7:00 PM.

📌 Learn how to safeguard your finances from phishing attacks, spoof calls, and scams at our event led by Teresa Wheeler, CCUFC, Columbia Credit Union.

Learn about:
🔍 Identifying phishing attacks
📞 Reporting spoof calls
🔐 Password protection tips
📈 Checking your credit report for free

📍 Columbia CU Operations Center @ 200 SE Park Plaza Dr, Vancouver, WA

RSVP now and keep your finances secure!
https://www.columbiacu.org/events/detail/ -707d-4076-a3e9-b785638c1099

Come join us on Saturday, August 24th, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Grove Field Airport for the annual Wheels & Wings event! Community Appreciation Day includes a free hot dog lunch and a vintage car and airplane walk-through show.

Columbia Credit Union loves sponsoring this fun and free event that's perfect for a Saturday with the family.

Mark your calendar for Saturday, August 24th from 11:00am-3:00pm for our Wheels & Wings Community Appreciation Event.

Please click on the link below to pre-register your vehicle or airplane.
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🎉 Celebrating 5 years with Trace Fleming at Columbia Credit Union! As our Senior Business Intelligence Analyst, Trace has been instrumental in driving data-driven decisions and helping us grow stronger every day. Here's to your dedication and impact—thank you, Trace!

Happy 1-Year Anniversary! 🎉

Join us in celebrating our incredible team members:

Angela Bell, Fourth Plain
April Lewis, Fourth Plain

Thank you for your commitment and contributions for a wonderful year!

On this National Nonprofit Day, we're proud to share what makes Columbia Credit Union the top financial choice in Clark County—our unwavering commitment to community financial wellness. 🤝🏻

When we say, "Where you bank matters," we mean it. Your money here is invested right back into our community, supporting lower loan rates, high-yield deposits, and impactful donations. It’s a win for you and for our neighbors.

We’re thrilled that our Overdraft Kindness Program has been named a finalist for the 2024 GoWest Awards Member Program category! 🎉 This recognition is a testament to our commitment to supporting our community with compassion and understanding.

A big shoutout to the other incredible nominees—your dedication to innovation and service is inspiring. Congratulations to all, and thank you for making a difference!

https://gowestassociation.org/2024/08/07/announcing-2024-gowest-awards-finalists/

Congratulations to Alishia Topper, a valued member of our Supervisory Committee, for leading Clark County to receive the prestigious Certificate of Excellence from the Washington Public Treasurers Association for its outstanding Investment Policy.

This recognition reflects the dedication to safeguarding taxpayer funds and setting a standard of excellence for others to follow. Kudos to Alishia and the entire Clark County investment team for their commitment to best practices and public service!

Are you a business owner looking to strengthen your financial health? Join CREDC for their Financial Fitness Fridays series with a panel discussion on August 23rd.

Columbia Credit Union’s Director of Commercial Lending Joe Storm will be one of the panel speakers, along with Bryan Dent, Washington Trust Bank, and Dawn Redmond, Heritage Bank NW.

Gain personalized insights and strategies to improve your cash flow, make informed capital investments, plan for long-term financial success, and explore options for financing large-scale projects.

This series is your opportunity as a business owner to refine your financial strategy and enhance your capacity to grow. Limited to 18 businesses.

Register for free: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/financial-fitness-fridays-with-credc-tickets-961910288567

Take the stress out of your first home buy. 🏡 Join us for our free first-time homebuyer workshop! Let our mortgage experts guide you through the process, from application to homeownership. Gain insights from industry professionals on inspections, appraisals, and more, plus valuable home-owning tips and materials to take with you.

📅 Date: Wednesday, August 21, 2024
🕕 Time: 6:00-7:00 PM
📍 Location: Columbia Credit Union Operations Center @ 200 SE Park Plaza Dr, Vancouver, WA
Refreshments provided.

Reserve your spot now on our website! https://www.columbiacu.org/events/detail/ -8bc5-4ffa-a1c4-e67db81214b8

Your Full-Service, Fully-Handled Financial Partner

Need funds to grow your business? Our small business loans offer up to $250,000 for equipment, vehicles, or expansion. For larger moves, consider our real estate financing up to $1 million. Explore variable rate lines of credit for working capital or fixed-rate term loans for equipment and vehicles. Let us help you achieve your business goals.

Learn more on our website: https://www.columbiacu.org/small-business-loans/

Dreaming of homeownership or considering a refinance? Don’t miss out on our special 5/6 ARM offer, available for a limited time!

Lock in a low 5.625% interest rate and 7.336% APR* for the first 5 years on a 30-year mortgage. Whether you're buying a new home or refinancing, this option offers the flexibility and savings you need.

📰 Learn more about how a 5/6 ARM can save you money upfront in our latest blog post: "The 5/6 ARM: A More Affordable Mortgage Option." Discover the benefits of this mortgage and why it might be the perfect choice for your future.

⏰ Hurry! This summer savings opportunity ends September 3, 2024. Don’t wait to get more home for your money—reach out to your local credit union today. Equal Housing Opportunity.

👉 Read more: www.columbiacu.org/2024/07/the-5-6-arm-a-more-affordable-mortgage-option/
👉 Unlock savings: www.columbiacu.org/get-you-home/

Our Cascade Park Branch Leadership Team (Julie, Ed and Shayna) had a great time at National Night Out in the Fircrest Neighborhood Association at Leroy Hagen Park. We served up nearly 200 sundaes to our neighbors and got to talk with them about why “where you bank matters."

We're grateful for our loyal members and the positive experiences shared about Columbia Credit Union! Whether it's our friendly in-person service or the convenience of our app, we're proud to make banking easy and accessible for everyone. Thank you for your continued support and trust in us!

🏠 Looking to buy or refinance? Don't miss out on our limited-time 5/6 ARM Special:

- Starts as low as 5.625% interest rate and 7.336% APR*
- 30-year mortgage with a 5-year low fixed rate
- Perfect for purchases or cash-out refinances

⏰ Unlock more home for your money or get a better refinance deal from your local credit union today! https://www.columbiacu.org/get-you-home/

This summer savings opportunity ends on September 3, 2024. Equal Housing Opportunity.

📅 Join our free virtual workshop on pre-retirement planning next week on August 15th!

We’ll help you think about the answers to some basic questions:

What kind of retirement lifestyle do you want?
When do you want to retire?
How long do you expect retirement to last?

Attendance Options:
💻 Virtual: 12:00-1:00 PM

📍 In-person: 12:00-1:00 PM @ Gray’s Restaurant - 301 W 6th St, Vancouver, WA 98660 (Limited Availability)

📍 In-person: 6:30-7:30 PM @ Columbia CU Operations Center - 200 SE Park Plaza Dr, Vancouver, WA

Hosted and Presented by: Jeremy Hawkins and Alice Haneman, CUSO Financial Services, located at Columbia Credit Union

➡️ Go to www.columbiacu.org/events/ to save your spot!

Throw your bag in the ring for the Innovative Services NW Co****le Tournament Fundraiser this Sunday, August 11th! 🌽

Join us for a day of community connection and competition, all in support of Innovative Services NW's mission of supporting possibilities for everyone. We had a blast at last year's event and can't wait to see what fun is in store this year.

Columbia Credit Union is thrilled to test out our aim as a sponsor of this event.

Register to join here: https://secure.givelively.org/event/innovative-services-nw/cornhole-tournament-fundraiser

Join our team at Columbia Credit Union! 🌟 We're hiring a VP Branch Manager at our Battle Ground Location.

This position is responsible for ensuring that a Level One Branch meets and/or exceeds its goals for production, sales and service, and member-market growth. 🔍 More Details:

➡️ Promotes Columbia Credit Union’s sales through service initiative and effective sales management.
➡️ Develops and implements plan for staff development and leadership development.
➡️ Ensures compliance with regulations and policies.
➡️ Conduit for critical information between upper management, staff, and other departments within the company.
➡️ Assists in advancing the strategic direction of the Credit Union.

If you're passionate about helping others succeed financially and thrive in a dynamic environment, we want to hear from you! Discover all open positions and apply now: https://www.columbiacu.org/careers/

Get together with your neighbors for National Night Out tomorrow, August 6th!

National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie. Neighborhoods host block parties, festivals, parades, cookouts and various other community events with safety demonstrations, seminars, youth events, visits from emergency personnel, exhibits and much, much more.

Columbia Credit Union will be at LeRoy Haagen Park and Kiwanis Park. We hope to see you there!

Learn more and register:

National Night Out National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie.

🎉 Celebrating 5 years with Alla Zatsepa at Columbia Credit Union! As our Call Center Lending Specialist, Alla consistently makes our members' lives better with her financial expertise. Thank you, Alla, for your hard work and dedication to helping our members achieve their financial goals. We're so happy to have you as part of the team!

Join us for a free Virtual Cybersecurity Financial Workshop! Mark your calendar for Thursday, August 8th, 2024, 12:00-1:00 PM.

📌 Learn how to safeguard your finances from phishing attacks, spoof calls, and scams in our virtual event led by Teresa Wheeler, CCUFC, Columbia Credit Union.

Learn about:
🔍 Identifying phishing attacks
📞 Reporting spoof calls
🔐 Password protection tips
📈 Checking your credit report for free

RSVP now and keep your finances secure!
https://www.columbiacu.org/events/detail/ -9999-42b7-8b9c-9f95007eb53d

🎶 We were proud to sponsor the Summer Concert at Marina Park hosted by the Port of Camas-Washougal! 🌞 A great time was had by all as we welcomed concertgoers, shared why where you bank matters, and gave away some awesome green swag.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for a fantastic evening of music and community!