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==External links==
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* [https://www.wescom.org/ Wescom Credit Union]
* [https://www.wescom.org/ Wescom Credit Union]
* [http://www.la.bbb.org/business-reviews/Credit-Unions/Wescom-Credit-Union-in-Pasadena-CA-13011163]

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Revision as of 19:26, 11 July 2012

Wescom Credit Union
Company typeCredit union
IndustryFinancial services
Founded1934
HeadquartersPasadena, California, United States
Key people
Darren Williams, President/CEO
Virginia C. Panossian, Chair
ProductsSavings; checking; consumer loans; mortgages; credit cards; investments; online banking
Total assets$2.6 B USD (2011)
Websitewescom.org

Wescom Credit Union is a credit union and financial services company serving Southern California. It has over $2.5 billion in assets and nearly 300,000 members[1]. It currently has 28 branches, both stand-alone offices and branches inside of grocery stores[2].

History

The credit union was founded as Telephone Employees Credit Union in 1934 by 13 individuals who wanted to create an alternative to banks. In 1996, the credit union changed its name to Wescom Credit Union, typically shortened to Wescom. It primarily served the telecommunications industry until 1999, when its field of membership was expanded to allow anyone living, working, or going to school in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, and Ventura counties to join Wescom. Santa Barbara County was added to Wescom's field of membership in 2004, and San Diego County was added in 2005[3].

Services

Wescom Credit Union has these services:

  • Checking Accounts, Savings Accounts, Money Market Accounts, Certificates, IRAs, Kids Clubs
  • Loans
  • Mortgages
  • Auto Loans, Insurance
  • Insurance

External links

References

  1. ^ "December 2011 NCUA Call Report". Retrieved March 18, 2008.
  2. ^ "Wescom Branch Locations and Hours". Retrieved April 24, 2007.
  3. ^ "Wescom 2005 Annual Report" (PDF). Retrieved September 23, 2006.