LANGLEY, B.C., Nov. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — First West Credit Union (“First West”) a leading Canadian financial cooperative, is pleased to announce that it closed its offering (the “Offering”) of $200 million aggregate principal amount of fixed rate senior deposit notes due on November 15, 2027 (the “Notes”). The Notes are unsecured and bear a fixed interest rate of 3.691% per annum, paid semi-annually, and commencing on May 15, 2026. The Offering was First West’s fourth offering of notes since 2022. The Offering was upsized from an initial offering of $150 million to $200 million.
With approximately $20 billion in assets and assets under administration, First West serves 283,000 members throughout British Columbia and is one of Canada’s largest credit unions. First West has received a R-1 (low) Short-Term and a BBB (high) Long-Term credit rating from Morningstar DBRS.
“This milestone reflects the strength of First West and the confidence investors have in our vision,” says Mark Moreland, Chief Financial and Strategy Officer at First West Credit Union. “Upsizing from $150 million to $200 million and attracting $1.07 billion in orders—more than five times oversubscribed—shows we’re already competing at scale and delivering exceptional value. It demonstrates that our strategy is working as we advance toward federal continuance, building on a strong foundation to remain a trusted partner in Canada’s financial landscape. As we grow, we’re helping shape the future of cooperative banking—proving that member-focused institutions can lead nationally with strength, innovation, and purpose.”
Desjardins Capital Markets and Scotiabank acted as joint bookrunners. McCarthy Tetrault acted as external legal counsel to First West and Stikeman Elliott acted as legal counsel to the bookrunners and co-managers.
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This news release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any securities.
About First West Credit Union
First West Credit Union brings together the best of both worlds, combining the scale, stability and solutions of a leading Canadian financial institution with the care and community leadership of a local cooperative. Powered by the leadership of Launi Skinner, First West is Canada’s premier multi-brand credit union, serving 283,000 members through four admired community brands: Envision Financial, Valley First, Island Savings, and Enderby & District Financial. With approximately $20 billion in total assets and assets under administration, First West makes it easy for its members to get impactful, practical advice and personalized service that’s truly in their best interests, through 45 branches across B.C., a Member Advice Centre and leading digital tools.
Since 2010, First West has given back more than $41 million to its communities, while cultivating a culture with its 1,250 team members that is recognized nationally with Canada’s Most Admired Cultures Award, BC’s Top Employers Award, 5-Star Psychological Safety Award, and the Canadian Workplace Wellbeing Award. Learn more at firstwestcu.ca and see how we’re redefining banking to create a future where everyone can flourish.
- First West Credit Union’s Langley Collaboration Centre