Banking local matters: A year of heartfelt impact
At Westerra Credit Union, we live and work and work in our community. We know that banking local matters because it strengthens the communities we call home.
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DENVER, CO (February 26, 2025) – Demonstrating its financial strength and stability, Westerra Credit Union (Westerra) announced it has been named to Newsweek’s list of America’s Best Regional Banks and Credit Unions for the second year in a row. This prestigious accolade accompanies the credit union’s achievement of earning a top (5-star) rating from BauerFinancial.
“It’s an honor to be recognized for our commitment to our members and the larger Denver community,” said Daniel Kutch, CFO at Westerra. “This success is, in many ways, a direct result of our exceptional employees. Their dedication has been the driving force behind our growth, shaping Westerra into the thriving credit union it is today.”
Newsweek, in partnership withPlant-A Insights Group, conducted an in-depth analysis to determine America’s Best Regional Banks and Credit Unions for 2025. The study evaluated profitability, net loans and leases and press coverage over the last two years in addition to an independent customer survey of over 71,000 U.S. citizens.
BauerFinancial, the nation’s leading authority on credit union and bank ratings, evaluates federally insured credit unions using stringent and consistent standards. These trusted ratings come from analyzing detailed financial reports submitted to federal regulators, ensuring an independent and accurate assessment.
Known for supporting its members by “teaching one another to prosper” since its inception 91 years ago, these notable ratings are a testament to Westerra’s commitment to financial excellence and the continued trust of the community it serves.
To learn more about Westerra, visit www.westerracu.com/about.
About Westerra Credit Union:
Since its founding by eight schoolteachers in 1934, Westerra Credit Union has remained committed to helping individuals, families and businesses throughout Colorado’s Front Range thrive by “teaching one another to prosper”. With over 110,000 members among nine branches, Westerra serves the community through its various offerings, financial literacy initiatives and grants programs, contributing more than $500,000 to regional education foundations and school districts annually since 2010. As one of only three credit unions recognized by Newsweek’s “Best Regional Banks and Credit Unions” in 2024, Westerra is a modern financial community where everyone belongs. For more information, visit www.westerracu.com or follow Westerra on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and X (Twitter). Federally insured by NCUA.

At Westerra Credit Union, we live and work and work in our community. We know that banking local matters because it strengthens the communities we call home.
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