(Mid Oregon Credit Union Madras Branch | Photo courtesy of Mid Oregon Credit Union)
Mid Oregon Credit Union has once again been recognized as the #1 Credit Union in Oregon, earning this honor for the third straight year on the esteemed Forbes 2025 list of America’s Best Credit Unions in Each State. This accolade, awarded in partnership with market research firm Statista, highlights Mid Oregon’s commitment to outstanding member service and community engagement.
“I am so proud of our Mid Oregon team for being Oregon’s Top Credit Union for the third straight year and so appreciative of our members for taking the time to recognize our employees for the exceptional service they provide,” said Kevin Cole, president and CEO of Mid Oregon. “When people join Mid Oregon, they make an investment of trust in us. We are committed to doing everything we can to be worthy of that trust and to helping Central Oregon communities thrive.”
Mid Oregon’s success can be attributed to several key highlights, including:
- World-Class Member Satisfaction: Consistently achieving high scores that reflect a positive member experience and loyalty
- Competitive Rates: Offering attractive rates on savings accounts, diverse loan products and mortgages, providing significant value to members
- Tailored Business Solutions: Delivering specialized financial tools and services designed to support the unique needs of local businesses
- Robust Community Outreach & Financial Education: Actively participating in and supporting Central Oregon communities through impactful programs and financial literacy initiatives
- Industry-Leading Digital Banking: Providing innovative and convenient digital tools that ensure seamless and modern financial management for members
The selection process involved surveys from approximately 26,000 U.S. residents, who rated their financial institutions based on factors such as customer service, fees, digital offerings, financial advice provided by representatives and the level of trust inspired by the organization. The final rankings were determined based on 80% of survey responses and 20% of online reviews. Online-only banks and credit unions were excluded, as well as larger institutions with branches in 15 or more states.
The complete list of Forbes Best-In-State Credit Unions is available online at forbes.com/lists/best-in-state-credit-unions.
About Mid Oregon Credit Union:
Mid Oregon Credit Union is a full-service, member-owned financial cooperative headquartered in and serving Central Oregonians since 1957. With over 50,000 members in Deschutes, Jefferson, Crook, Wheeler, Lake and North Klamath Counties and close to $779 million in assets, Mid Oregon partners with members to meet their financial needs and to help them achieve their dreams. Mid Oregon was named a Top Workplace in Oregon and Southwest Washington for 2022, 2023 and 2024. It was also ranked the #1 credit union in Oregon by Forbes for 2023 and 2024 and received the Bend Bulletin’s Best of the Best of Bend Community Choice Award in the credit union category for 2023 and 2024.
