Redwood Credit Union is a full-service, not-for-profit financial cooperative serving nearly 500,000 members throughout California's North Bay and San Francisco Bay Area. Founded in 1950 as Sonoma County Employees Credit Union by seven county employees, RCU has grown to become the 27th largest credit union in the United States out of approximately 4,255 credit unions nationwide. As a member-owned cooperative, RCU returns earnings to members through better rates, fewer fees, and enhanced services rather than generating profits for shareholders.
RCU's comprehensive product offerings include personal and business checking accounts, savings and money market accounts, mortgages, auto loans, credit cards, investment services, and insurance. Beyond traditional banking, the credit union operates the RCU Community Fund, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization supporting financial literacy, affordable housing, disaster relief, and small business development. Under the leadership of President and CEO Brett Martinez since 2004, Redwood Credit Union has consistently received top industry recognition, including 5-star ratings from Bauer Financial and recognition as one of America's Best Credit Unions by Newsweek and Forbes.
