Certificate Accounts

HOME EQUITY LINE OF CREDIT

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Your home equity can make it happen—with no closing costs!*

Use the equity in your home to fund any project or purchase! We’ll even waive the closing costs so you can get your project off the ground for less. The possibilities are endless.

HOME EQUITY LINE OF CREDIT

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Your home equity can make it happen—with no closing costs!*

Use the equity in your home to fund any project or purchase! We’ll even waive the closing costs so you can get your project off the ground for less. The possibilities are endless.

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HOME EQUITY LINE OF CREDIT

What can your Home Equity do for you?

Overhaul your home value, pay for improvements, or consolidate debts at a better rate. It’s your equity, use it how you want!

  • Pay for repairs, renovations, and side projects
  • Make big-ticket purchases
  • Refinance higher interest debt
  • Increase your monthly cash-on-hand

HOME EQUITY LINE OF CREDIT

What can your Home Equity do for you?

Overhaul your home value, pay for improvements, or consolidate debts at a better rate. It’s your equity, use it how you want!

  • Pay for repairs, renovations, and side projects
  • Make big-ticket purchases
  • Refinance higher interest debt
  • Increase your monthly cash-on-hand

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"Columbia CU made a big difference in my life for easy auto and HELOC loans. I would happily recommend this credit union to my friends, thank you!"

Vatthana S.

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THE CREDIT UNION DIFFERENCE

Join the credit union movement.

Watch Lindsey Salvestrin, our President and CEO, be joined by our Chief Experience Officer Colleen Boccia for a chat with Fox 12’s Stephanie Kralevich about the credit union movement and all the benefits of being a member at a place that puts people first:

  • How money stays in the community
  • Why credit unions can offer better rates
  • What local service brings to members

THE CREDIT UNION DIFFERENCE

Join the credit union movement.

Watch Lindsey Salvestrin, our President and CEO, be joined by our Chief Experience Officer Colleen Boccia for a chat with Fox 12’s Stephanie Kralevich about the credit union movement and all the benefits of being a member at a place that puts people first:

  • How money stays in the community
  • Why credit unions can offer better rates
  • What local service brings to members

INCOME CHECKING

Earn 5.50% APY1 with Income Checking.

Each month, earn 5.50% APY on balances up to $25,000 and receive up to $25 in nationwide ATM fee rebates when 3 easy steps are completed during that month’s Requirements Period (26th of the prior month – 25th of the current month):

  • Make at least 15 purchases using a combination of your Columbia CU debit card(s) and credit card(s)
  • Have a direct deposit of at least $500 into your Income Checking
  • Enroll in e-statements

INCOME CHECKING

Earn 5.50% APY2 with Income Checking.

Each month, earn 5.50% APY on balances up to $25,000 and receive up to $25 in nationwide ATM fee rebates when 3 easy steps are completed during that month’s Requirements Period (26th of the prior month – 25th of the current month):

  • Make at least 15 purchases using a combination of your Columbia CU debit card(s) and credit card(s)
  • Have a direct deposit of at least $500 into your Income Checking
  • Enroll in e-statements

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2008-2024

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Corporate Philanthropy Award
2017-2024

Portland Business Journal

Best in Business Award
2013-2024

Vancouver Business Journal

$50 FOR YOU! $50 FOR THEM!

Refer a Friend for $50

Refer a friend to open their first checking account with Columbia CU and we’ll deposit $50 into BOTH of your accounts. Just our way of saying thanks—and welcome! And, a great way for you to share the value offered through Columbia Credit Union membership with your friends and family.

$50 FOR YOU! $50 FOR THEM!

Refer a Friend for $50

Refer a friend to open their first checking account with Columbia CU and we’ll deposit $50 into BOTH of your accounts. Just our way of saying thanks—and welcome! And, a great way for you to share the value offered through Columbia Credit Union membership with your friends and family.

Become a member.

Columbia Credit Union membership is open to individuals and businesses in Washington State and in the Oregon communities of Clackamas, Marion, Multnomah, and Washington Counties (and to the families of eligible individuals).

*Typical closing costs range from $50-$1,050. During the promotional period, Columbia Credit Union will waive the standard closing costs (Origination, Title, Flood, and Recording fees). The promotion does not apply to full appraisal costs or escrow fees, or any additional title fees, if required. Appraisal fees are to be paid upfront by the member in the event that the full appraisal becomes necessary.

To qualify, applications must be received during the promotional period, April 21, 2025, to June 2, 2025. To qualify, the home equity loan or line of credit must be funded by July 10, 2025. Membership is required to borrow.

¹APY=Annual Percentage Yield is accurate as of March 1, 2025, and can change at any time without notice. When qualifications are met, the Rewards Dividend Rate is calculated and accrued daily on ending balances of $25,000 or less. Dividends are paid and compounded monthly. The advertised Rewards APY assumes your balance including the prior months’ dividends, is $25,000 or less every day of every month during the APY’s annual look-ahead timeframe. Minimum to open is $1. Requirements Period: (26th of the prior month – 25th of the current month). To earn Rewards APY and/or ATM fee rebates you must complete these three Requirements during the month’s Requirements Period: 1) Be enrolled in e-Statements; 2) Have a direct deposit of at least $500 into Income Checking; 3) Have 15 posted* Income Checking debit card or Columbia CU credit card purchases; pending transactions do not qualify. Please Note: Debit and credit card transactions may not post (or may show as pending, not posted) to your Income Checking or Credit Card Account the same day as the purchases. *Definition: posted transaction has fully processed and appears on your account statement or in online & mobile banking with a transaction date. Credit card purchases count toward Requirements when the same person is the Tax Reported Owner (member) on the Income Checking and the credit card account. ATM withdrawals don’t count toward Requirements. Limit one (1) Income Checking per Tax Reported Owner (Member).