Numerica Credit Union just wrapped up March with a jaw-dropping $114.8 million in loan originations—that’s 167% of their monthly target, for those keeping score at home.
They didn’t just meet expectations; they lapped them.
It’s the kind of performance that gets people talking in Spokane Valley and beyond, and it didn’t happen by accident. Since Carla Cicero took the helm as President and CEO back in 2012, Numerica has been on a tear that would make even the most ambitious growth strategist jealous.
“This milestone is a significant achievement and represents years of strategic investment in our people, technology, products, and member experience,” Cicero explained. But here’s what really matters to her: “What makes me most proud of this lending growth is the impact behind it. Our core purpose of enhancing lives, fulfilling dreams, and building communities is reflected in every loan that helps a member achieve a goal, grow a business, or reach an important financial milestone.”
A Team Effort Across the Board
The record-breaking performance wasn’t just one department having a great month. Numerica saw strong numbers across every corner of their lending operation:
- Business Services
- Dealer Services
- Retail Lending
- Home Lending Center
- Digital Lending
“I’m incredibly grateful to our lending teams across the organization whose expertise and commitment to serving members made this achievement possible,” Cicero added. When your CEO gives credit where it’s due, you know you’re doing something right.
From Good to Great: The Growth Story
Want to understand just how much Numerica has evolved? Let’s play the numbers game. When Cicero joined in 2012, the credit union was serving roughly 93,000 members with $1.19 billion in assets. Fast forward to today, and they’re supporting more than 178,000 members with over $4.2 billion in assets. That’s not growth—that’s transformation.
And they’re not slowing down. The credit union recently broke ground on their 24th branch location in Moses Lake. Over the past year alone, they’ve rolled out the DreamUp savings tool, upgraded their ATM network and digital banking platform, and launched several community-focused programs that actually make a difference.
Putting Money Where Their Mission Is
Speaking of making a difference, Numerica has been busy on the community front too. Their naming partnership with the Numerica Veterans Arena came with something even more meaningful: the Numerica Heroes Fund. It’s a 10-year, $1 million commitment dedicated to supporting veteran and military service organizations throughout the region. That’s the kind of long-term thinking that separates mission-driven organizations from the rest of the pack.
The credit union has also earned recognition as one of the region’s top workplaces while steadily expanding financial services access across Washington and North Idaho. Turns out you can grow rapidly, treat your team well, and serve your community authentically—all at the same time.
This record-setting lending month isn’t just a feel-good headline. It’s proof that when you invest in your people, upgrade your tech, and stay laser-focused on member needs, the results speak for themselves. And $114.8 million? Well, that speaks pretty loudly.
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