Partner with North Coast Credit Union for your financing needs, and give your business a financial edge. North Coast Credit Union offers a wide range of business lending services designed to save time and to help your business grow. Whether your business is established or a new venture, a mid-size company or a small business, business services provided by North Coast Credit Union can help you and your business thrive.

Having opened its doors at the Bellingham Firehouse in 1939, North Coast Credit Union has been part of the local community for nearly 85 years. Local expertise and local … more

We wanted to share the following article written by Colleen Kelly for the Credit Union National Association. It outlines the most popular scams that target older generations. Please be aware and contact us if you feel you have affected by these or any other scams.

June is Elder Abuse Awareness month. Up to five million older Americans are abused every year, and the annual loss by victims of financial abuse is estimated to be at least $36.5 billion. 

People over 60 are often the targets of criminals because they are more financially secure, they may experience memory issues, and they … more

We have received reports that fraudsters are using our name in text-based phishing scams. The texts include a link that leads to a site that requires members to input their banking information through a fake login screen. North Coast will never send a text message requesting you to click on a link and enter secure information. If you receive a text message like the one below, delete it immediately.

Please note the out of area phone number and the use of the word “customer”. At North Coast, you are a Member, not a customer. Below is an example of a legitimate text from us. 

When in doubt, … more

Scams related to COVID-19 are on the rise. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has shared the following information in order to help protect ourselves.

Scammers are preying on people looking for COVID tests. Some fraudsters are offering unauthorized home test kits. Others are setting up phony testing sites to steal your personal information. The sites may look real with tents and hazmat suits – but then you don’t get the test results, you’re charged for a “free” test, or they use your information for identity theft. To avoid these scams, keep in mind:

Do not give your Social … more

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Dear Members,

As we enter the new year, I want to express my gratitude to each of you for your support this past year. 

Keeping you and the North Coast Team safe and healthy was a top priority in 2021.  We appreciate your willingness to adapt to the changing safety mandates from our state and federal officials, as well as your use of remote options for day-to-day business which reduced traffic inside our branches.  We will continue to monitor the situation and update our operations in order to protect you and our team.

While 2021 had its challenges, it was also a year of growth for North … more

Small businesses are a large part of building sustainable and resilient communities, which is why we are proud to partner with the Center for Inclusive Entrepreneurship (CIE). This amazing non-profit organization offers business training, mentorship, and support to rural and underserved businesses and communities in Clallam, Jefferson, Skagit, and Island Counties.

CIE puts a priority on helping people with barriers to financial self-sufficiency and who have limited access to other business support. That's why they offer all their programs at no cost to the participants. They help budding … more

If a thief stole your debit card do you know what your liability is? For most signature-based Visa transactions it's nothing as long as you haven't been careless. If you wait until after 60 days of receiving your statement, liability can be unlimited.

If your credit card was stolen, you still have no liability as long as you report the loss or theft before it is used. Be sure to call immediately when you discover your card is missing. Also, make sure to keep numbers to report a loss or theft in a safe place other than your wallet. 

You can save this inforgraphic to refer to later.  more