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Colorado Credit Unions - Helping People, Communities, and the Economy

2.8 million Coloradans – nearly half the population – have chosen credit unions as their financial services providers.


A popular choice for consumers. 79 credit unions serving Colorado. 371 credit union branches. 2.8 million membersMembers use their credit unions to save money, obtain loans, credit cards, and other financial tools. What makes credit unions different is their not-for-profit, member-owned, cooperative structure. That means they reinvest their earnings in their members, delivering value such as lower loan rates, higher savings yields, and lower fees.

The Important Impact of Colorado Credit Unions. Cooperative. Local. Trusted.


An independent analysis by Oxford Economics finds Colorado’s credit unions are essential to the economy.

$2.2 billion GDP contribution. 6,600 credit union jobs. $388 million in direct financial benefits to credit union members. $15 billion total labor income. 17,900 jobs supported in the economy.

Committed to the Community:
A Legacy of Helping People


Credit unions were founded by working-class consumers.

A place to call home. $15.5 billion home loans. $100 million first time homebuyer loans. $1.5 billion refinance home laons.An analysis of Colorado credit unions’ community support shows that their people-helping-people service legacy continues today. Across the state, they look out for Coloradans’ financial well-being, by providing financial education, giving back to the community, helping their members to save for a brighter future, and by making the loans that help them afford life.

Supporting a Stronger Financial Future. 190,000 Coloradans reached through free financial education. $113 million deposited in Children's savings accounts. $4 million in contributions to community partners, Children's Hospitals, Scholarships. 630+ non-profits supported.

Information and statistics provided by the GoWest Credit Union Foundation.

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