Navigant Credit Union enters 2026 as Rhode Island’s largest member-owned credit union and among the region’s most trusted financial institutions
SMITHFIELD, R.I. (Febrero 10, 2026) – Joined by its senior leadership team, employees, Board of Directors, and members and shareholders from across Rhode Island, Navigant Credit Union held its 110th Annual Shareholders Meeting on Lunes, where the credit union celebrated a successful 2025 and reaffirmed its commitment to working to improve the financial well-being of the families, communities and businesses it serves.
Reporting year-over-year growth at virtually every level of the institution, Navigant Credit Union closed 2025 with more than $4 billion in total operating assets, a roughly $168 million year-over-year increase. Consumer, residential, equity and business lending all increased year-over-year, resulting in more than $1 billion in originated loans.
“As I look back on 2025, I am filled with pride and gratitude – both for what Navigant Credit Union has accomplished this year and for where we are going next,” said Navigant Credit Union President/CEO, Kathy Orovitz. “This has been a year of strategic investments and meaningful growth. We thank our more than 165,000 members from across Rhode Island for their continuing trust in our team, and we look forward to building on our momentum in 2026 and beyond.”
Highlights and announcements from the annual meeting include:
- Bonus Dividend: For the 37th consecutive year, Navigant Credit Union members will earn a bonus dividend based on the credit union’s 2025 success. This bonus dividend was automatically deposited into eligible members’ accounts.
- Philanthropy & Volunteerism: Continuing its commitment to giving back to its home state of Rhode Island, Navigant Credit Union contributed more than $1.3 million in direct donations to support 541 nonprofit organizations across the state in 2025. Additionally, the independent Navigant Credit Union Charitable Foundation distributed nearly $570,000 in high-impact grant funding to support more than 30 nonprofit organizations.
- 2025 Awards & Accolades: Navigant Credit Union’s work in 2025 was recognized in the form of several awards and accolades, including being named Rhode Island’s Best In-State Credit Union by Forbes; one of America’s Best Regional Banks & Credit Unions by Newsweek; one of Rhode Island’s Fastest-Growing Companies by Providence Business News; Rhode Island’s Best Credit Union by the Providence Journal; and the Blackstone Valley’s Best Bank/Credit Union by the Valley Breeze.
- Bryant University Partnership: Navigant Credit Union strengthened its long-time partnership with Bryant University in 2025, making a $5 million investment to help construct the Navigant Credit Union Field House – a 43,000-square-foot athletics hub on Bryant’s Smithfield campus. Navigant Credit Union, now Bryant’s exclusive banking partner, is also increasing its on-campus presence at Bryant University, introducing an exclusive affinity credit card for Bryant University alumni, and expanding its paid internship program for active Bryant University students.
- Launch of NCU Investment Solutions: In Septiembre, Navigant Credit Union completed the acquisition of Randall Financial Group, LLC and officially launched its new NCU Investment Solutions division. This multi-faceted financial advisory program focuses on fiduciary, advice-driven relationships that align with Navigant’s mission.
“The financial state of Navigant Credit Union remains strong. We are well-positioned to build on our standing as Rhode Island’s largest credit union and one of New England’s leading financial institutions.” said Navigant Credit Union Board of Directors Chairman James K. Salome. “On behalf of the Board of Directors, I congratulate the entire Navigant team on another fantastic year and thank our members for their collective trust.”
Navigant Credit Union’s Annual Shareholders Meeting was held in-person at Navigant Credit Union’s corporate headquarters in Smithfield on Lunes, Febrero 9th at 4 p.m.
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About Navigant Credit Union
Based in Smithfield, R.I., Navigant Credit Union is the longest-operating member-owned credit union in Rhode Island. Since its founding in 1915, Navigant Credit Union has been dedicated to providing its members with unparalleled financial products and services while working every day to improve the financial well-being of the families, businesses, and communities it serves across Rhode Island. With over $4 billion in assets, more than 165,000 members and 25 physical branch locations, Navigant Credit Union is the oldest and largest credit union in Rhode Island and among the state’s strongest and most trusted financial institutions.
Navigant Credit Union has been recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s best regional banks and credit unions for three consecutive years and is consistently ranked Rhode Island’s top credit union by Forbes; among Rhode Island’s Fastest Growing + Innovative Companies by Providence Business News and as a top mortgage lender by the Providence Journal. Navigant Credit Union is federally insured by the NCUA. Equal Housing Lender.
