Credit Builder Loan

A Credit Builder Loan is a simple way to begin building or rebuilding credit history.* There’s no minimum credit score, and no money required up front. 

Benefits You’ll Love

  • Improve your credit score 
  • Fixed monthly payments 
  • Earn dividends as you pay off the loan 
  • Free credit score monitoring service

Since rates are fixed, your monthly payment won’t change during the life of your loan. You even earn dividends as you pay off the loan. Both current NW Plus CU members and non-members are welcome to apply. Call 425.297.1000 or stop by one of our branches to learn more 

Plus, you have access to Credit Sense, our free credit score monitoring service, and all the other great NW Plus CU member perks like free online and mobile banking, Early Pay with direct deposit, shared branching, surcharge-free ATMs, and more. 

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Credit Builder Loan

How It Works 

Speak with one of our lending professionals to make sure the loan is right for you. Answer a few questions and determine how much you want to borrow.

 After your loan is approved we will deposit the funds to a NW Plus CU savings account for you and we will place a hold on the money until the loan is successfully paid off. The funds will earn dividends while you repay the loan.

We will report your loan and loan activity to the credit bureaus. Making regular, on-time payments can positively affect your credit score.

Once you have paid off the loan the hold will be removed and the amount borrowed, plus any dividends earned are yours to use as you wish.

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*Subject to approval. The NW Plus CU Credit Builder Loan does not guarantee credit score improvement.

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12 Month Certificate of Deposit

Minimum Deposit Interest Rate Annual Percentage yield
$500 4.75% 4.83%
  • All certificates of deposit require a $500 minimum deposit.
  • Early withdrawal penalties may apply for all Certificates of Deposit / IRAs.
  • These rates are indications only.
  • The CU reserves the right to change the posted rates to reflect market conditions and other factors.
  • The APY column reflects the impact of compounding on annual basis and is required to be given under T-I-S.

24 Month Certificate of Deposit

Deposit Amount Minimum Deposit Interest Rate Annual Percentage yield
$500 - $9,999 $500 0.30% 0.30%
$10,000 - $99,999 $10,000 0.35% 0.35%
$100,000 - over $100,000  0.40%  0.40% 
  • All certificates of deposit require a $500 minimum deposit.
  • Early withdrawal penalties may apply for all Certificates of Deposit / IRAs.
  • These rates are indications only.
  • The CU reserves the right to change the posted rates to reflect market conditions and other factors.
  • The APY column reflects the impact of compounding on annual basis and is required to be given under T-I-S.

3 Month Certificate of Deposit

Deposit Amount Minimum Deposit Interest Rate Annual Percentage yield
$500 - $9,999 $500 0.15% 0.15%
$10,000 - $99,999 $10,000 0.20% 0.20%
$100,000 - over  $100,000 0.25%  0.25%

 

  • Early withdrawal penalties may apply for all Certificates of Deposit / IRAs.
  • These rates are indications only.
  • The CU reserves the right to change the posted rates to reflect market conditions and other factors.
  • The APY column reflects the impact of compounding on annual basis and is required to be given under T-I-S.
  • 3-month certificate is no longer able available for new accounts or additional deposits to existing accounts.

36 Month Certificate of Deposit

Deposit Amount Minimum Deposit Interest Rate Annual Percentage yield
$500 - $9,999 $500 0.35% 0.35%
$10,000 - $99,999 $10,000 0.40% 0.40%
$100,000 - over $100,000  0.45%  0.45%
  • All certificates of deposit require a $500 minimum deposit.
  • Early withdrawal penalties may apply for all Certificates of Deposit /IRAs.
  • These rates are indications only.
  • The CU reserves the right to change the posted rates to reflect market conditions and other factors.
  • The APY column reflects the impact of compounding on annual basis and is required to be given under T-I-S.

48 Month Certificate of Deposit

Deposit Amount Minimum Deposit Interest Rate Annual Percentage yield
$500 - $9,999 $500 0.40% 0.40%
$10,000 - $99,999 $10,000 0.45% 0.45%
$100,000 - over $100,000  0.50%  0.50%
  • All certificates of deposit require a $500 minimum deposit.
  • Early withdrawal penalties may apply for all Certificates of Deposit / IRAs.
  • These rates are indications only.
  • The CU reserves the right to change the posted rates to reflect market conditions and other factors.
  • The APY column reflects the impact of compounding on annual basis and is required to be given under T-I-S.

6 Month Certificate of Deposit

Minimum Deposit Interest Rate Annual Percentage yield
$500 4.00% 4.06%
  • All certificates of deposit require a $500 minimum deposit.
  • Early withdrawal penalties may apply for all Certificates of Deposit /IRAs.
  • These rates are indications only.
  • The CU reserves the right to change the posted rates to reflect market conditions and other factors.
  • The APY column reflects the impact of compounding on annual basis and is required to be given under T-I-S.

60 Month Certificate of Deposit

Deposit Amount Minimum Deposit Interest Rate Annual Percentage yield
$500 - $9,999 $500 0.45% 0.45%
$10,000 - $99,999 $10,000 0.50% 0.50%
$100,000 - over $100,000  0.55%  0.55% 
  • All certificates of deposit require a $500 minimum deposit.
  • Early withdrawal penalties may apply for all Certificates of Deposit / IRAs.
  • These rates are indications only.
  • The CU reserves the right to change the posted rates to reflect market conditions and other factors.
  • The APY column reflects the impact of compounding on annual basis and is required to be given under T-I-S.

Adjustable Rate Mortgage

Conventional - Owner Occupied

Maximum Loan Amount $850,000

30 Year Term Note Rate APR Max. LTV Loan Fee P&I Payment Based On $100,000
3/1 ARM 5.750% 5.869% 95% 0.500% ($583.57)
5/1 ARM 5.875% 5.995% 95% 0.500% ($591.54)
7/1 ARM 6.125% 6.256% 95% 0.500% ($607.61)

Welcome Home Loan: Primary Residence Purchase

Maximum Loan Amount $806,500**

30 Year Term Note Rate APR Max. LTV Loan Fee P&I Payment Based On $100,000
5/1 ARM 5.875% 6.019% 100% 0.750% ($591.54)
7/1 ARM 6.125% 6.280% 100% 0.750% ($607.61)

Adjustment Criteria:

Current Index: 1 YR T-BILL = 3.470%

Program No. Index Margin Annual Cap Life Cap  
NON 5/1 1 Yr T-Bill 3.500% 2.000% 5.000% START RATE IS FLOOR RATE
ARM 3/1 1 Yr T-Bill 2.500% 2.000% 5.000%  
ARM 5/1 1 Yr T-Bill 2.500% 2.000% 5.000%  
ARM 7/1 1 Yr T-Bill 2.500% 2.000% 5.000%  
UP 1 Yr T-Bill 3.500% 2.000% 6.000% START RATE IS FLOOR RATE
  • *All rates are subject to change without notice.
  • We do business in accordance with the Federal Fair Housing Law and the Equal Credit Opportunity Act.
  • ARM = Adjustable Rate Mortgage
  • **Except in Snohomish/King/Pierce County - Maximum Loan Amount $1,037,300

Mortgage Program rates effective as of 02/10/2026

Certificates of Deposit

Certificate Term Minimum Deposit Interest Rate Annual Percentage yield
6 Month $500 3.00% 3.03%
12 Month* $500 3.00% 3.03%
24 Month* $500 3.50% 3.54%
36 Month $500 3.50% 3.54%
48 Month $500 3.25% 3.29%
60 Month $500 3.00% 3.03%
  • All certificates of deposit require a $500 minimum deposit.
  • Early withdrawal penalties may apply for all Certificates of Deposit / IRAs.
  • These rates are indications only.
  • The CU reserves the right to change the posted rates to reflect market conditions and other factors.
  • The APY column reflects the impact of compounding on annual basis and is required to be given under T-I-S.
  • *12 and 24 Month Certificates have a bump feature that allows for one bump in interest rate during the term of the CD. Promotional rates excluded.

APY = Annual Percentage Yield. Rates effective as of 12/18/2025. Fees may reduce earnings.

Certificates of Deposit / IRA Rates

Deposit Amount Minimum Deposit Interest Rate Annual Percentage yield
3 Month Certificate of Deposit
$25 - $9,999
$10,000 - $99,999
$100,000 - over
$500
$10,000
$100,000
0.45%
0.50%
0.55% 
0.45%
0.50%
0.55%
6 Month Certificate of Deposit
$500 - $9,999
$10,000 - $99,999
$100,000 - over
$500
$10,000
$100,000
0.65%
0.70%
0.75% 
0.65%
0.70%
0.75% 
12 Month Certificate of Deposit
$500 - $9,999
$10,000 - $99,999
$100,000 - over
$500
$10,000
$100,000
1.00%
1.05%
1.10% 
1.00%
1.05%
1.10% 
24 Month Certificate of Deposit
$500 - $9,999
$10,000 - $99,999
$100,000 - over
$500
$10,000
$100,000 
1.30%
1.35%
1.40%
 
1.31%
1.36%
1.41% 
36 Month Certificate of Deposit
$500 - $9,999
$10,000 - $99,999
$100,000 - over
$500
$10,000
$100,000 
1.45%
1.55%
1.65% 
 1.46%
1.56%
1.66%
48 Month Certificate of Deposit
$500 - $9,999
$10,000 - $99,999
$100,000 - over
$500
$10,000
$100,000 
1.50%
1.60%
1.70%
1.51%
1.61%
1.71%
60 Month Certificate of Deposit
$500 - $9,999
$10,000 - $99,999
$100,000 - over
$500
$10,000
$100,000 
1.80%
1.90%
2.00% 
1.81%
1.91%
2.02% 

All certificates of deposit require a $500 minimum deposit.

Youth certificates of deposit require a minimum deposit of $25 for 0-6 years of age, $50 for 7-12 years of age and $100 for 13-18 years of age.

Early withdrawal penalties may apply for all Certificates of Deposit / IRAs.

These rates are indications only.

The CU reserves the right to change the posted rates to reflect market conditions and other factors.

The APY column reflects the impact of compounding on annual basis and is required to be given under T-I-S.

Checking Accounts

Account Minimum Balance Dividend Rate APY*
Kasasa Cash Back* $0 0.00% 0.00%
Basic Checking $0 0.00% 0.00%
Direct Checking $0 0.03% 0.03%
Smart Checking (Youth) $0 0.00% 0.00%
Basic Business Checking $0 0.00% 0.00%
Premium Business Checking $5,000 0.10% 0.10%

The Credit Union reserves the right to change the posted rates to reflect market conditions and other factors. Fees may reduce earnings. $5 is required to open savings account to obtain membership.

**Rewards checking account that offers Cash Back rewards when certain monthly qualifications are met.

*APY = Annual Percentage Yield. Rates effective as of 12/18/2025. Fees may reduce earnings.

Closed End Equity Loans

15 Year Term

Amount Note Rate APR Max LTV Loan Fee P&I Pmt Based on $100,000 
$100,000 Max 7.750% 7.879%  80%*  0.500%  ($941.28)

20 Year Term

Amount Note Rate APR Max LTV Loan Fee P&I Pmt Based on $100,000 
$100,000 Max 8.000%  8.151%  90%  0.750%  ($836.44)
$250,000 Max 8.500%  8.692%  90%  0.750%  ($867.82)

All rates are subject to change without notice. We do business in accordance with the Federal Fair Housing Law and the Equal Credit Opportunity Act. For additional rates, programs, and costs, please click here

*LTV Maximum - 80% of AVM or 80% of Appraisal

Rates effective as of 12/18/2025.

First Mortgage Fixed Rate Program (ARCHIVE)

Owner Occupied Property Note Rate APR Max LTV Loan Fee P&I Pmt Based on $100,000
30 Years 6.875% 6.998% 95% 0.500% ($656.93)
20 Year 6.500% 6.656% 95% 0.500% ($745.57)
15 Years 6.500% 6.696% 95% 0.500% ($871.11)
10 Years 6.375% 6.649% 95% 0.500% ($1,129.13)

 

Mortgage Program rates effective as of: 12/07/2023

HELOC

Home Equity Line of Credit

20 Year Term

5 year draw period, 15 year repayment period

Amount Note Rate APR Max LTV Loan Fee P&I Pmt Based on $100,000 
$100,000 Max 8.000% 8.093%  80%*  0.000%  ($836.44)
$100,000 Max** 8.250% 8.414%  90%  0.500%  ($852.07)
$250,000 Max** 8.750% 8.956%  90%  0.750%  ($883.71)

All rates are subject to change without notice. We do business in accordance with the Federal Fair Housing Law and the Equal Credit Opportunity Act. For additional rates, programs, and costs, please click here

*LTV Maximum - 80% of AVM or 80% of Appraisal

**HELOC Plus program

Rates effective as of 12/18/2025.

Home Improvement Loan

Loan Amount Lowest APR* Highest APR*
Up to $10,000  8.50%   8.50%
Up to $25,000  9.00%  9.00%

Loan based upon credit rating. Rates subject to change without notice. Rates subject to change based on term. Please call for current rates and terms.
To refinance an existing NW Plus CU Loan, please call for rates.
Rates effective as of 12/18/2025. 

Investment Property Mortgage

Non-Owner Occupied: Fixed and Adjustable Rates

Maximum Loan Amount* **

Term Note Rate APR Max. LTV Loan Fee P&I Pmt Based on $100,000
30 Years Fixed 6.750% 7.031% 85% 2.000% ($648.60)
30 Years 5/1 ARM 6.625% 6.904% 85% 2.000% ($640.31)
  • *All rates are subject to change without notice.
  • We do business in accordance with the Federal Fair Housing Law and the Equal Credit Opportunity Act.
  • *Maximum Fixed Rate Loan Amount $766,550
  • **Maximum Adjustable Rate Loan Amount $850,000
  • ARM = Adjustable Rate Mortgage

Mortgage Program rates effective as of: 02/10/2026

Kasasa Cash

Account Balance  Minimum Opening Deposit  Dividend Rate APY
       
       
       
       

Kasasa Cash Back

Each Monthly
Qualification Cycle

Monthly Account
Maintenance Fee
Percentage of cashback on up to $150 in debit card purchases monthly Maximum Cash Back Earnings
When Qualifications are met $0 5.00% $150 per year, $12.50 per month
When Qualifications not met $0 None n/a

Qualifications

Enrollments must be in place and all of the following transactions and activities must post and settle to your Kasasa Cash Back account during each Monthly Qualification Cycle

  • At least 12 debit card purchases
  • Be enrolled in and log into online banking
  • Be enrolled in and have agreed to receive e-statements rather than paper statements
  • Maintain a valid email address on record with the credit union

Kasasa Cash*

Account Balance Minimum Opening Deposit Dividend Rate APY
up to $15,000 $25 5.00% 5.12%
$15,000+ $25 0.20% 5.12% -.88%
Qualifications not met $25 0.03% 0.03%

 

Qualifications: Enrollments must be in place and all of the following transactions and activities must post and settle to your Kasasa Cash account during each Monthly Qualification Cycle

  • At least 12 debit card purchases
  • Be enrolled in and log into online banking
  • Be enrolled in and have agreed to receive e-statements rather than paper statements
  • Maintain a valid email address on record with the credit union

APY = Annual Percentage Yield. Rates effective as of 02/01/2026. Fees may reduce earnings.

Kasasa Saver*

Account Balance Minimum Opening Deposit Dividend Rate APY*
Up to $100,000 $0 2.00% 2.02%
$100,000+ $0 1.00% 2.02% to 1.51%
Qualifications not met $0 0.03% 0.03%

 

Qualifications: Qualifying for your Kasasa Cash or Kasasa Cash Back rewards automatically qualifies you for the highest Kasasa Saver rate, too. Enrollments must be in place and all of the following transactions and activities must post and settle to your Kasasa Cash or Kasasa Cash Back account during each Monthly Qualification Cycle

  • At least 12 debit card purchases
  • Be enrolled in and log into online banking
  • Be enrolled in and agreed to receive e-statements rather than paper statements
  • Maintain a valid email address on record with credit union

*APY = Annual Percentage Yield. Rates effective as of 12/18/2025. Fees may reduce earnings.

Land Loans

Land Purchase

Maximum Loan Amount $300,000

Term Note Rate APR Max. LTV Loan Fee P&I Pmt Based on $100,000
15 Years 6.375% 6.663% 75% 1.000% ($864.25)
20 Years 6.875% 7.113% 75% 1.000% ($767.81)

Purchase & No Cash-Out Refinance only
Maximum of 10 acres
Zoned either Residential or Recreation
We do business in accordance with the Federal Fair Housing Law and the Equal Credit Opportunity Act.
Mortgage Program rates effective as of 02/13/2026

Money Market Accounts

Regular Money Market

Minimum Balance Maximum Balance Dividend Rate APY*
$2,000  $9,999 0.70% 0.70%
$10,000 $24,999 0.85% 0.85%
$25,000 over 1.00% 1.00%

Premium Money Market

Minimum Balance Maximum Balance Dividend Rate APY*
$50,000 $99,999 0.70% 0.70%
$100,000 $249,999 0.85% 0.85%
$250,000 over** 1.00% 1.00%

*APY = Annual Percentage Yield. Rates effective as of 11/3/2025. Fees may reduce earnings.

**Funds on deposit over $250,000 may not be insured by NCUA

The Credit Union reserves the right to change the posted rates to reflect market conditions and other factors. Fees may reduce earnings. $5 is required to open savings account to obtain membership.

Mortgages

Fixed Rate Mortgages

Conventional Owner Occupied

Maximum Loan Amount $806,500

Term Note Rate APR Max LTV Loan Fee P&I Pmt based on $100,000
30 Years 5.875% 5.995% 95% 0.500% ($591.54)
20 Year 5.500% 5.656% 95% 0.500% ($687.89)
15 Years 5.375% 5.570% 95% 0.500% ($810.47)
10 Years 5.250% 5.526% 95% 0.500% ($1,072.92)
30 Years USDA** 6.000% 6.121% 102% 0.500% ($599.55)

High Balance Owner Occupied

Maximum Loan Amount $1,037,300

Term Note Rate APR Max. LTV Loan Fee P&I Pmt Based on $100,000
30 Years 6.375% 6.501% 95% 0.500% ($623.87)
15 years 5.875% 6.076% 95% 0.500% ($837.12)

 

Adjustable Rate Mortgages

Conventional - Owner Occupied

Maximum Loan Amount $850,000

30 Year Term Note Rate APR Max. LTV Loan Fee P&I Payment Based On $100,000
3/1 ARM 5.625% 5.742% 95% 0.500% ($575.66)
5/1 ARM 5.750% 5.869% 95% 0.500% ($583.57)
7/1 ARM 6.000% 6.129% 95% 0.500% ($599.55)

Welcome Home Loan: Primary Residence Purchase

Maximum Loan Amount $806,500***

30 Year Term Note Rate APR Max. LTV Loan Fee P&I Payment Based On $100,000
5/1 ARM 5.750% 5.892% 100% 0.750% ($583.57)
7/1 ARM 6.000% 6.153% 100% 0.750% ($599.55)

Adjustment Criteria:

Current Index: 1 YR T-BILL = 3.470%

Program No. Index Margin Annual Cap Life Cap  
NON 5/1 1 Yr T-Bill 3.500% 2.000% 5.000% START RATE IS FLOOR RATE
ARM 3/1 1 Yr T-Bill 2.500% 2.000% 5.000%  
ARM 5/1 1 Yr T-Bill 2.500% 2.000% 5.000%  
ARM 7/1 1 Yr T-Bill 2.500% 2.000% 5.000%  
UP 1 Yr T-Bill 3.500% 2.000% 6.000% START RATE IS FLOOR RATE

 

Investment Mortgages

Non-Owner Occupied: Fixed and Adjustable Rates

Maximum Loan Amount* **

Term Note Rate APR Max. LTV Loan Fee P&I Pmt Based on $100,000
30 Years Fixed 6.625% 6.904% 85% 2.000% ($640.31)
30 Years 5/1 ARM 6.500% 6.776% 85% 2.000% ($632.07)

*All rates are subject to change without notice.
**Purchase & Refinance Existing USDA Only
***Except in Snohomish/King/Pierce County - Maximum Loan Amount $1,037,300

We do business in accordance with the Federal Fair Housing Law and the Equal Credit Opportunity Act.

ARM = Adjustable Rate Mortgage

Mortgage Program rates effective as of: 02/13/2026

Personal Line of Credit

Loan Lowest APR* Highest APR*

Unsecured revolving line of credit

 10.50%   17.50%

Share Secured

 Call for Rate  Call for Rate

Loan based upon credit rating. Rates subject to change without notice. Rates subject to change based on term. Please call for current rates and terms.
To refinance an existing NW Plus CU Loan, please call for rates.
Rates effective as of 12/18/2025. 

Personal Term Loans

Loan Amount Lowest APR* Highest APR*
Up to $7,500 9.50% 16.50%
$7,501 to $15,000 10.50% 17.50%
$15,001+ 11.50% 18.00%

*APR–Annual Percentage Rate. Rates subject to change without notice. Final rate determined on credit score and loan term.

Rates effective as of 12/18/2025.

Premium Interest Checking

Account Minimum Balance Dividend Rate Annual Percentage Yield
$0 - $1,499 $1,500 0.05%  0.05%
$1,500 +     $1,500  0.10%  0.10% 
  • The Credit Union reserves the right to change the posted rates to reflect market conditions and other factors.
  • Fees may reduce earnings.
  • $5 is required to open savings account to obtain membership.

Savings Accounts

Account Minimum Balance Dividend Rate APY*
Regular Savings $5.00 to earn interest 0.25% 0.25%
Regular Business Savings $5.00 0.25% 0.25%
SMART Youth Saving $5.00

5.00% on balances up to $500

0.15% on balances over $500

5.09% on balances up to $500

0.15% on balances over $500

Club Accounts $0.00 1.00% 1.00%

*APY = Annual Percentage Yield. Rates effective as of 11/3/2025. Fees may reduce earnings.

The Credit Union reserves the right to change the posted rates to reflect market conditions and other factors. Fees may reduce earnings. $5 is required to open savings account to obtain membership.

Used Cars

Used Cars Lowest APR* Highest APR*
Purchase & Refinance 5.24% 12.24%
Internal Refinance 6.24% 13.24%

 

Vehicle Loans

New Cars

Model year 2024 and newer

  Lowest APR* Highest APR*
Purchase & Refinance 4.99% 11.99%
Internal Refinance 5.99% 12.99%

Used Cars

  Lowest APR* Highest APR*
Purchase & Refinance 5.24% 12.24%
Internal Refinance 6.24% 13.24%

Recreational Vehicles

  Lowest APR* Highest APR*
Boat                                  7.75% 12.75%
RV 7.75% 12.75%
Motorcycle 7.75% 12.75%
Snowmobile 7.75% 12.75%

*APR=Annual Percentage Rate. Rates subject to change without notice. Final rate determined on credit score and loan term.

Rates effective as of 12/18/2025.