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Goldenwest Announces $4 Million Year-End Bonus for Members

Goldenwest Credit Union is pleased to announce the payout of a record-breaking $4 million to its members through the Golden Rewards Loyalty Bonus program.

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• Goldenwest and Ascent Credit Unions Announce Intent to Merge

  Goldenwest Credit Union and Ascent Credit Union have announced their intent to merge, creating one of the strongest financial institutions in northern Utah and Idaho.

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• Goldenwest Credit Union to Transition Leadership in July 2026

  David Butterfield Appointed President/CEO Following Retirement of Kerry Wahlen

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• Goldenwest Named Among Best Credit Unions to Work For

  Ogden, UT: September 10, 2025 – American Banker has named Goldenwest among the Best Credit Unions to Work For in the nation.

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• Goldenwest Opens Branch in Payson

  Payson, UTAH - August 13, 2025 – Goldenwest Credit Union marked another milestone on August 11th with the grand opening of its 51st full-service branch, located at 824 West 800 South, in Payson, next to Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen.

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• Goldenwest Opens Branch in Mountain Green

  MOUNTAIN GREEN, UTAH – June 16, 2025 – Goldenwest Credit Union has officially opened its 50th branch, expanding its footprint in Morgan County with a new location in Mountain Green. The full-service branch is located at 4950 Old Highway Road, across from Lee’s Market.

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• Goldenwest Named “Best of State” for the 13th Time – A Legacy of Excellence

  Goldenwest Credit Union has once again demonstrated its leadership in Utah’s financial services industry by earning Utah’s prestigious “Best of State” award in the Credit Union category—its remarkable 13th win in just 18 years.

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• Goldenwest Releases 2024 Annual Report; Announces Board Positions

  Goldenwest Credit Union presented its 2024 Annual Report and announced Board positions during the organization’s 89th Annual Meeting, held virtually on April 8, 2025. The online format was selected to enhance accessibility for Goldenwest’s nearly 200,000 members.

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• Goldenwest Urges Support for Credit Union Tax-Exempt Status

  Goldenwest Credit Union and USU Credit Union are calling on members and supporters to help protect the financial benefits that credit unions provide to their members and communities. The U.S. Congress is currently considering tax reforms that could eliminate the tax-exempt status of credit unions nationwide, which would have a direct and significant impact on nearly 200,000 Goldenwest and USU Credit Union members.

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• Goldenwest Announces $3.5 Million Year-End Bonus for Members

  Goldenwest Credit Union is proud to announce the distribution of a record-breaking $3.5 million year-end bonus to its members, marking the largest payout in the organization’s history. This milestone extends a 21-year tradition, during which Goldenwest has returned more than $30 million to its members.

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