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Media Releases
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January 25, 2023
DBRS Morningstar confirms rating on First West Credit Union at BBB (high), Stable trend
LANGLEY, B.C. – DBRS Limited (DBRS Morningstar) has confirmed a Long-Term Issuer Rating of BBB (high) and both a Short-Term Issuer Rating and a Short-Term Instruments Rating of R-1 (low)… Continue Reading
December 20, 2022
First West Credit Union successfully closes $150 million, 2-year senior deposit notes offering
LANGLEY, B.C. – DBRS Limited (DBRS Morningstar) has confirmed a Long-Term Issuer Rating of BBB (high) and both a Short-Term Issuer Rating and a Short-Term Instruments Rating of R-1 (low)… Continue Reading
December 15, 2022
First West Credit Union selects HSO and Microsoft Dynamics 365 to deliver operational excellence and create remarkable experiences for members
LANGLEY, B.C. – DBRS Limited (DBRS Morningstar) has confirmed a Long-Term Issuer Rating of BBB (high) and both a Short-Term Issuer Rating and a Short-Term Instruments Rating of R-1 (low)… Continue Reading
November 17, 2022
First West Credit Union Expands Relationship with Fiserv to Bring Clover to More Small Businesses Across British Columbia
LANGLEY, B.C. – DBRS Limited (DBRS Morningstar) has confirmed a Long-Term Issuer Rating of BBB (high) and both a Short-Term Issuer Rating and a Short-Term Instruments Rating of R-1 (low)… Continue Reading
September 28, 2022
First West Credit Union Commits to Innovation in Indigenous Employment
LANGLEY, B.C. – DBRS Limited (DBRS Morningstar) has confirmed a Long-Term Issuer Rating of BBB (high) and both a Short-Term Issuer Rating and a Short-Term Instruments Rating of R-1 (low)… Continue Reading
August 30, 2022
First West Credit Union signs the UN Principles for Responsible Banking
LANGLEY, B.C. – DBRS Limited (DBRS Morningstar) has confirmed a Long-Term Issuer Rating of BBB (high) and both a Short-Term Issuer Rating and a Short-Term Instruments Rating of R-1 (low)… Continue Reading
August 11, 2022
First West aims to create positive change for members, communities, and planet with improved ESG rating
LANGLEY, B.C. – DBRS Limited (DBRS Morningstar) has confirmed a Long-Term Issuer Rating of BBB (high) and both a Short-Term Issuer Rating and a Short-Term Instruments Rating of R-1 (low)… Continue Reading
July 20, 2022
Record-setting $1,078,983 invested into the community through First West Foundation
LANGLEY, B.C. – DBRS Limited (DBRS Morningstar) has confirmed a Long-Term Issuer Rating of BBB (high) and both a Short-Term Issuer Rating and a Short-Term Instruments Rating of R-1 (low)… Continue Reading
March 17, 2022
First West Credit Union Commits to Universal Design
LANGLEY, B.C. – DBRS Limited (DBRS Morningstar) has confirmed a Long-Term Issuer Rating of BBB (high) and both a Short-Term Issuer Rating and a Short-Term Instruments Rating of R-1 (low)… Continue Reading
March 4, 2022
First West Credit Union donates $25,000 to support Ukrainian relief efforts
LANGLEY, B.C. – DBRS Limited (DBRS Morningstar) has confirmed a Long-Term Issuer Rating of BBB (high) and both a Short-Term Issuer Rating and a Short-Term Instruments Rating of R-1 (low)… Continue Reading
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Company Snap Shot
General information
- Formation: Jan.1, 2010 with earliest predecessor credit union established 1946
- Comparative size: Third largest credit union in B.C.; fifth largest in Canada
- Total assets and assets under administration: Nearly $15.5 billion
- Members: More than 250,000
- Employees: Approximately 1,250
- Head office: Langley, B.C.
- Branches: 46
Previous mergers
- Island Savings merged with First West in 2015
- Enderby & District Credit Union merged with First West in 2013
- Envision Credit Union and Valley First Credit Union merged in 2010, forming First West
- Delta Credit Union and First Heritage Savings merged in 2001 to form Envision Credit Union
- Valley First amalgamated with Armstrong Spallumcheen Savings & Credit Union and purchased KCP Credit Union in Kamloops in 2001.