About Northwest

Our Why Statement
Together, we serve and inspire to transform lives.

Our Mission
To create quality financial relationships for a lifetime by providing valuable financial products and service that exceed members’ expectations.

Our Vision
Northwest Federal will be the lifetime financial partner for our member-owners.

One Loudoun Branch

We're here for you now, and for what's next.®

Northwest Federal Credit Union is a full-service financial institution ranking among the largest credit unions in Virginia and in the top 60 credit unions in the nation. Established in 1947 and headquartered in Herndon, Virginia, the Northwest Why statement is: "Together we serve and inspire to transform lives."

The Credit Union currently serves more than 279,000 members and has assets in excess of $4 billion.

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Company Partners

Our Company Partner program provides businesses the opportunity to offer Northwest membership eligibility plus free financial wellness services to its employees.

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Community Partners

Our Community Partner program extends membership eligibility plus additional opportunities to organizations with missions that align with our four paths of community service.

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Community Impact

At Northwest Federal, we strive to provide much more than great service. We're dedicated to transforming the lives of our members and our communities. This strong dedication to serve and inspire others is achieved in part through our four paths of community outreach.

Our Four Paths of Community Outreach

Saving and Protecting Animals and Wildlife

Northwest Federal supports the following organizations through events, sponsorships and donations.

  • Humane Society of Calvert County
  • Forsyth Humane Society
  • Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy
  • Friends of Homeless Animals 
  • Animal Welfare League of Arlington

Serving and Inspiring Youth and Those with Special Needs

Northwest Federal supports the following organizations through events, sponsorships and donations.

  • NWFCU Foundation
  • Children’s Science Center
  • Autism Society of Greater Orlando
  • Special Olympics VA
  • Sprout Therapeutic Riding and Education Center
  • Women Veterans Interactive 
  • Veterans Moving Forwards

Protecting our Environment and Supporting the Arts

Northwest Federal supports the following organizations through events, sponsorships and donations.

  • Appalachian Trail Conservancy    
  • Audubon Society of Northern Virginia    
  • Friends of Runnymede Park
  • Arts Herndon              
  • Herndon Environmental Network
  • League of Reston Artists
  • Literacy Coalition (of Florida, Illinois and Wisconsin)
  • Potomac Appalachian Trial Club (PATC)
  • NextStop Theatre 
  • Potomac Conservancy 
  • EcoAction Arlington

Fighting Hunger and Supporting Wellness

Northwest Federal supports the following organizations through events, sponsorships and donations.

  • Cornerstones
  • LINK, Inc.
  • Step Sisters
  • Western Fairfax Christian Ministries