At a glance
From its website, read 2 Nov 2026Point West Credit Union is a credit union based in Portland, Oregon. Its website describes auto loans, credit-builder loans, small-dollar emergency loans and 2 other loan types. Where it lends: Portland metro area, Oregon. Consumer loan APRs stated on its site range from 4.99% to 24%. It says it considers borrowers with low or no credit history. You can start an application online.
Each point is backed by a quote further down this page. Terms change: confirm with the lender.
How to reach them and apply
| Main | (503) 546-5000 source |
|---|---|
| Toll-free | (888) 468-5826 source |
| contact@pointwestcu.com source | |
| Apply online | Page with the application link |
| Website | www.pointwestcu.com |
| Office (official list) | PO Box 11999, Portland, OR 97211 |
What their website says about applying
Apply anytime, anywhere by clicking
sourceRead through the options, features, and disclosures. Select the best options for you.
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Phone numbers and addresses are the ones on the lender's own site and the CDFI Fund list. CDFI Atlas does not take applications.
Rates and terms they state
Read 2 Nov 2026| Loan | Stated | Text on the lender's site (verbatim) | Page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auto / vehicle loans | Rate: from 4.99% APR | New Vehicle Loan As low as 4.99 % APR | source |
| Home mortgages | Rate: from 6.5% APR | HELOC (Fixed) As low as 6.50 % APR | source |
| Personal / consumer loans | Rate: 9.25%–24% APR | APR (Variable)* 9.25% – 24.00% | source |
| Personal / consumer loans | Rate: from 10.24% APR | Consolidation Loan As low as 10.24 % APR | source |
| Personal / consumer loans | Term: 1 mo–5 yr | 1 – 60 months | source |
As published on the lender's website on that date, not an offer or a quote. Your rate depends on the lender's review. A missing rate means the pages we read did not state one. For consumer loans we repeat a rate only when the lender states it as an APR (annual percentage rate, which includes fees); otherwise read the lender's own wording and ask for the APR.
Who qualifies, in their words
- Low or damaged credit considered
Get money when you need it most deposited right into your account; no credit check required!
source - No or thin credit history considered
Looking to build or repair your credit? Our Credit Builder loan offers
source - Collateral flexible or not always required
Secure with your car or boat, or go unsecured.
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Only rules the lender's own pages state. Other requirements may apply.
Official record
CDFI Fund list, 21 Oct 2026| Institution type | Credit union |
|---|---|
| Native CDFI | No |
| Date certified (as listed) | 28 Sep 2014 |
| RSSD ID | 52492 |
| Address | PO Box 11999, Portland, OR 97211 Directions to the main office (Google Maps) |
| Website | www.pointwestcu.com |
Head officeBranch or officeApproximate (ZIP code area)
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors, © OpenMapTiles, tiles OpenFreeMap. Head-office points: U.S. Census Bureau geocoder.
Loans and eligibility
Verified from lender site on 2 Nov 2026Read from 7 pages of the lender's website on 2 Nov 2026. Quotes are verbatim. Extracted with AI help from the pages listed below and checked automatically against them. Not reviewed by a person. Confidence: high. No loan amounts were stated on the pages fetched. Terms change — confirm with the lender before applying.
| Product | Amount stated | Text on the lender's site (verbatim, incl. menu labels) | Page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auto / vehicle loans | — | New Vehicle Loan | source |
| Credit-builder loans | — | Our Credit Builder loan offers an easy, affordable, and effective way to boost your credit score. | source |
| Small-dollar / emergency loans | — | Our Boost Loan is a payday loan alternative designed to help you access funds fast, with fair rates and flexible terms. | source |
| Home mortgages | — | Looking to buy or refinance your first home? We’ve got options for you. | source |
| Personal / consumer loans | — | Planning a big event, vacation, or project? Point West offers personal loans customized to your needs. | source |
Loan sizes
No amounts stated on the pages we read.
Service area
Portland metro area, Oregon
Bringing financial inclusion and empowerment to the Portland metro area.
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Counties this matches: Clackamas County, OR, Multnomah County, OR, Washington County, OR
Borrower focus
- Not stated on the pages we read.
Languages
- No non-English service found on the pages we read.
Online application
Yes — the site links to an application. Apply online
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Pages read (7)
- https://www.pointwestcu.com/
- https://www.pointwestcu.com/personal/quick-cash-loan/
- https://www.pointwestcu.com/es/personal/prestamo-de-dinero-rapido/
- https://www.pointwestcu.com/personal/loans/
- https://www.pointwestcu.com/es/personal/prestamos/
- https://www.pointwestcu.com/personal/home-loans/
- https://www.pointwestcu.com/business/credit-card/
Questions to ask when you contact them
Based on what their website said when we read it on 2 Nov 2026, and what it left out. Something missing here does not mean they don't offer it: ask.
- How do I become a member, and is there a fee or a minimum deposit?
Credit unions lend only to their members. - What are the smallest and the largest loans you make?
No loan amounts are stated on their website. - What is the APR, including fees, on your credit-builder loans and small-dollar emergency loans?
Their website does not state an APR. The APR includes fees, so it is the number to compare. - Do you offer down-payment help, and is a homebuyer education course required?
CDFI home loans often come with homebuyer education or down-payment help; their website does not say. - What documents will you need from me, and how long does a decision usually take?
Their website describes some application steps (above); ask for the full document list.
Write down the answers, who you spoke to and the date, and ask for the terms in writing before you sign.
CDFI Fund awards
CDFI Fund database, 3 Nov 2026$5.9 million in 4 awards from the U.S. Treasury's CDFI Fund, 2020–2022 (4 programs).
| Round year | Program | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | CDFI Equitable Recovery Program | $3,718,258 |
| 2022 | Small Dollar Loan Program | $213,497 |
| 2021 | CDFI Rapid Response Program | $1,826,265 |
| 2020 | CDFI Program, Technical Assistance | $125,000 |
These are awards and investments made to the institution itself to build its capital and capacity. They are not loans to borrowers, and an award does not mean the lender has money available for a particular loan today.
Source: CDFI Fund Searchable Awards Database, all 12,628 award records (1996–2025), read 3 Nov 2026. Years are the award round as the database lists it. Matched to the official CDFI list by exact name and state; see the method on the About page.
Branches and size
NCUA, 30 Jun 2026On file with the NCUA as POINT WEST (charter 63971). Source: NCUA 5300 Call Report quarterly data (public data) as of 30 Jun 2026, downloaded 3 Nov 2026: total assets, members and branch addresses.
| Total assets | $97.5 million (as of 30 Jun 2026) |
|---|---|
| Members | 7,057 (as of 30 Jun 2026) |
| Offices | 2 (as of 30 Jun 2026) |
Offices by state and county (2)
Oregon (2 offices)
- Multnomah County (2): 5257 NE M L King Blvd Ste 301, Portland 97211 (main office); 1107 NE 9th Ave Ste 108, Portland 97232
An office shows where the lender has a branch, not where it lends or whom it lends to. Credit unions serve members only; check who can join. For the ZIP-code search, credit-union offices are placed at the centre of their ZIP code (approximate).
What the regulator filing shows
NCUA 5300, 30 Jun 2026Figures from the 5300 Call Report filed by Point West Credit Union (NCUA charter 63971, filed as “POINT WEST”). Source: NCUA 5300 Call Report quarterly data (public data), cycle 30 Jun 2026; year-earlier figures from the 30 Jun 2025 cycle; downloaded 3 Nov 2026.
| Total loans and leases | $69.1 million, 8,065 loans (as of 30 Jun 2026) |
|---|---|
| Change over the year | Down 6.8% from $74.1 million on 30 Jun 2025 |
| Members | 7,057 (as of 30 Jun 2026); 8,407 (as of 30 Jun 2025) |
| Loans per member | $9,788 (total loans divided by members, 30 Jun 2026) |
| Total assets | $97.5 million (as of 30 Jun 2026) |
Loan mix (balances on 30 Jun 2026)
| Loan category | Balance | Share |
|---|---|---|
| New vehicle loans | $9.8 million | 14.1% |
| Used vehicle loans | $5.7 million | 8.2% |
| First-lien home mortgages (1-4 family) | $11.1 million | 16.1% |
| Other real estate loans (junior liens, other) | $34.2 million | 49.6% |
| Credit cards | $5.5 million | 8.0% |
| Other unsecured loans | $1.1 million | 1.6% |
| Leases and other secured loans | $1.7 million | 2.4% |
None reported on the 30 Jun 2026 report: commercial (business) loans.
Balances are loans outstanding on the report date, not loans made during the year. A category with no balance does not mean the credit union never makes that kind of loan. Credit unions lend to members only; check who can join.
Home loans reported under HMDA (2025)
FFIEC HMDA data, 2025Point West Credit Union reported 17 originated home loans for 2025 under the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act, totaling about $1.7M (median loan about $85,000). 3 were home-purchase loans.
By loan purpose
| Purpose | Loans | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Home purchase | 3 | 18% |
| Refinance (incl. cash-out) | 3 | 18% |
| Home improvement | 4 | 24% |
| Other purpose | 7 | 41% |
By loan type
| Loan type | Loans | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Conventional | 17 | 100% |
Where the loans were made
Counties with the most 2025 originations, out of 5 counties with at least one; 88% of its 2025 loans were for properties in Oregon:
Filed under LEI 25490045AQF6IJKP4394 as “Point West Credit Union”; matched by its RSSD ID on the CDFI Fund list, which the HMDA reporter panel links to this LEI.
Source: FFIEC Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) data for 2025, snapshot frozen 2 Jun 2026, loan-level records read through the CFPB HMDA Data Browser API on 3 Nov 2026. Originated loans only; applications that were denied, withdrawn or not accepted are not counted. HMDA publishes each loan amount as the middle of a $10,000 band, so totals and medians are approximate. Counts under 3 are not shown. How we match lenders.
How it compares
Computed from public data| Measure | This lender | Compared with |
|---|---|---|
| Total assets (Call Report, 30 Jun 2026) | $97.5 million | Larger than 14% of the 7 other certified credit unions in Oregon (median $617.6 million). |
| Loans as a share of assets | 71% | Median of the same 7 credit unions: 68%. A higher share means more of its balance sheet is lent out. |
| Loans held, 30 Jun 2025 → 30 Jun 2026 | $74.1 million → $69.1 million (-7%) | Median change of 7 other certified credit unions in Oregon: +8%. Rank by loans held among these 8: 7 → 7. |
| Home loans originated in 2025 (HMDA) | 17 | More than 5% of the 263 other certified CDFIs that reported 3 or more (120 at the median). Volume only; nothing here is an approval rate. |
How these comparisons were worked out
| Measure | Peer group (this lender left out) | Peers | Where this lender sits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Call Report total assets | other certified credit unions in Oregon | 7 | larger than 14% |
| Loans held then vs now | certified credit unions in Oregon reporting both dates | 7 | rank 7 → 7 of 8 |
| HMDA home loans | certified CDFIs with 3+ originations in 2025, nationwide | 263 | more than 5% |
“Larger than X%” = the share of the peer group with a smaller value. Ranks count from the largest. Peer groups use the lender's home state when it has at least 5 peers, otherwise the whole country. Full definitions: methodology.
For comparison, not an offer and not a rating. Past records show what this lender did, not what you would be offered. Peer groups and sources: methodology. Assets and loans: FFIEC and NCUA Call Reports (see the loan-mix section). Home loans: FFIEC/CFPB HMDA data.
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