Newsweek Names Redwood Credit Union One of “America’s Best” Credit Unions

Redwood Credit Union has again been recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Best Regional Banks and Credit Unions 2025. Newsweek’s study analyzed the financial health, operational performance, and member satisfaction of more than 9,000 financial institutions across the U.S. to identify the top 500 credit unions and the top 500 regional banks.

“We’re honored to once again be recognized by Newsweek as a leader in the industry,” said Brett Martinez, President and CEO of Redwood Credit Union. “As a trusted local financial partner, we remain deeply committed to the financial well-being of our members and the communities we serve through social responsibility, best-in-class products and solutions for consumers and businesses, and excellence in all we do.”

Newsweek’s Global Editor-in-Chief Nancy Cooper said, “Regional banks and credit unions are the financial backbone of communities nationwide as they support small businesses, fund local projects, and ensure easy access to essential banking services. Newsweek and market-data research firm Plant-A Insights are proud to introduce America’s Best Regional Banks and Credit Unions 2025, highlighting companies utilizing a community- and customer-centric approach to make a big financial impact in their neighborhoods.”

For the second time, Newsweek conducted an extensive study, in partnership with market data research firm Plant-A Insights Group, to determine America’s Best Regional Banks and Credit Unions. They used a rigorous scoring model to analyze the overall health and stability of regional financial institutions nationwide, including a survey of more than 71,000 U.S. residents and 845,000 reviews.

In addition to this accolade from Newsweek, RCU has been voted “Best Credit Union” in more than a dozen readers’ polls by publications throughout Northern California and has been named a Best Place to Work in the North Bay for 19 consecutive years.