For the third year running, Sunward was named as one of America’s Best Regional Credit Unions by Newsweek. Locally, the credit union was ranked in the Best of the City Top 5 by Albuquerque Magazine and the top credit union and mortgage lender in Rio Rancho through CommunityVotes.
It’s flattering to be recognized, but awards matter because they reflect the experience members deserve.
These recognitions are a testament not only to the hard work of the employees across the credit union—they’re a testament to the success of several defining moments from 2025, including:
Growing community involvement through Lobo Cancer Challenge—a push that led to Sunward being the #1 Corporate Donor.
Running with novel ideas like Sunpint, creating Sol Cider in partnership with Tractor Brewing to give back and bring people together.
Breaking records in consumer lending, working to get more people in homes, and leading to Sunward being the #1 credit union lender in the state.
Investing in the future of our communities with award-winning developments like Griegos Farms.
This is just the tip of the iceberg. It’s also just the beginning.
With ambitious plans for 2026 and beyond, we’ll continue showing up for our members and communities, paving the way to a bright future.
