Which way to the exits?

That is the question high up in the minds of western state credit union executives as they face two realities. Western Bridge had decisively failed to recapitalize.

Even ardent former supporters concede that the likelihood of a renewed capital drive from the San Dimas, Calif., corporate is slim. And the NCUA has made it plain it intends to close down Western Bridge, which currently serves almost 900 credit unions.

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