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Gesa Credit Union to acquire Willamette Valley Bank in first Oregon push

A cross-state deal puts Gesa Credit Union on a path into Oregon for the first time. The Richland, Washington-based credit union and Salem-based Willamette Valley Bank disclosed a definitive acquisition agreement on July 21, 2026, with Oregon Bancorp, Inc., Willamette Valley Bank's parent company, party to the arrangement as well. Regulatory approvals are the next gate before the acquisition can close.

By Talia GreenwoodMacro DeskJuly 22, 20262 min read
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Key takeaways

  • Gesa Credit Union, based in Richland, Washington, has entered a definitive agreement to acquire Salem-based Willamette Valley Bank, disclosed on July 21, 2026.
  • The acquisition would mark Gesa Credit Union's first branch presence in Oregon.
  • Oregon Bancorp, Inc., Willamette Valley Bank's parent company, is a formal party to the agreement.
  • The announcement did not include a purchase price, deposit totals, or a target closing date.
  • The deal still requires approval from state and federal banking regulators before it can close.

A cross-state deal puts Gesa Credit Union on a path into Oregon for the first time. The Richland, Washington-based credit union and Salem-based Willamette Valley Bank disclosed a definitive acquisition agreement on July 21, 2026, with Oregon Bancorp, Inc., Willamette Valley Bank's parent company, party to the arrangement as well. Regulatory approvals are the next gate before the acquisition can close.

Oregon market entry

Gesa Credit Union is headquartered in Richland, Washington. Willamette Valley Bank operates from Salem, Oregon's capital. The acquisition would give Gesa its first branch presence in Oregon. Oregon Bancorp, Inc. is named as the bank's parent company and a formal party to the agreement.

Terms in focus

The July 21 announcement does not include a purchase price, deposit totals, or a target closing date. Acquisition terms for deals of this structure typically appear in regulatory filings that follow a definitive agreement. None of those details are in the public record yet.

What to watch

Approval from state and federal banking regulators will govern the timeline. The definitive agreement has been signed. The outstanding question is how long the regulatory process runs. Filings with banking regulators in both states will carry the terms and conditions the tape is waiting on.

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About this story

Filed by the macro desk of MarketPR on July 22, 2026. Source: prnewswire.com. Indicative figures are not investment advice.

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Frequently asked

Who is acquiring Willamette Valley Bank?

Gesa Credit Union, headquartered in Richland, Washington, is acquiring Salem-based Willamette Valley Bank under a definitive agreement disclosed on July 21, 2026.

Why is this deal significant for Gesa Credit Union?

The acquisition would give Gesa its first branch presence in Oregon, marking its initial entry into the state.

What is the purchase price and closing date?

The July 21 announcement did not disclose a purchase price, deposit totals, or a target closing date, and those details are not yet in the public record.

What needs to happen before the acquisition can close?

The deal requires approval from state and federal banking regulators, and filings in both states will carry the terms and conditions.

What role does Oregon Bancorp, Inc. play in the deal?

Oregon Bancorp, Inc. is Willamette Valley Bank's parent company and is named as a formal party to the acquisition agreement.