About Us

Original SELCO branch

Tireless personal service

Our dedication and focus haven’t changed since we opened our doors in 1936, back when SELCO stood for School Employees of Lane County Oregon. Founded by a group of educators to support each other through tough times, SELCO now provides this same level of personal service to more than 150,000 members as one of the largest, oldest, and most trusted Oregon-based credit unions. 

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Investing in our community

Everything we do is driven by the desire to improve our members' lives. This means that we return earnings to members in the form of fewer fees, less red tape, and better rates on savings accounts and loans. We also invest in innovative products and community programs to help you spend less time managing your finances and more time pursuing your vision of a good life.

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Safety and soundness

You can rely on our unwavering commitment to your financial security and well-being—a commitment that’s driven SELCO’s mission for 87 years and counting.

Bob Newcomb, SELCO President & CEO
Bob Newcomb, SELCO President & CEO

Our leaders

SELCO’s Senior Management Team (SMT) of five, including Bob Newcomb, President & CEO (pictured right), works with the Board of Directors to develop a road map for the credit union while ensuring the organization operates in a safe and sound manner—all for the benefit of our members as well as team members.

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Becoming a member

Whatever your needs or stage of life, we’ve got you covered, from everyday banking, borrowing, and investing to taking your business to the next level. Becoming a member is easy: If you live or work in one of the 27 Oregon or 8 Washington counties SELCO serves, you're eligible to join.

 My experience with SELCO has been great. They care a lot about their members and do the very best to help them succeed. Their employees are very professional, courteous, kind, and respectful and always willing to go beyond their call of duty to serve their members. 
— Norma and David S., SELCO members since 1980
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Joining our team

As we’ve mentioned, people helping people is what we’re all about. If you enjoy empowering others to reach their goals (and having fun while doing it), SELCO just may be the place for you.

Resources

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5 Things You Probably Have Wrong About Credit Unions

When it comes to checking and savings accounts, most people head to large financial institutions. But what you may not know is credit unions provide the same services as banks.

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SELCO Digital Access: Secure, Quick, and Simple

SELCO offers a variety of digital tools that allow you to manage your accounts anywhere, anytime. Think of our digital tools as your virtual branch.

What Does Credit Union Membership Mean?

There are many benefits of being a credit union member-owner. See what sets credit unions apart from other financial institutions.

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One-Stop Financial Shopping

SELCO is a financial hub where you can see your full financial picture and have experts from across multiple departments help you reach all your goals.