Industry Press
The Press Center allows credit unions and their partners to share important news and keep accomplishments front and center in the credit union industry.
Origence Closes 2024 Funding $53 Billion For Two Million Members
Origence, the leading lending technology solutions provider for credit unions, closed 2024 with $53 billion in funding and serving two million members. As a result, the company’s market share among $1 billion credit unions has grown to more than 55%. Today, the company supports 1,100 credit unions of all sizes, representing more than 66 million
Truliant Foundation Celebrates 2024 Giving Impact
The Truliant Foundation is proud to share the significant impact its programs had in 2024 across the Carolinas and Virginia, including Education Grants, Community Mini Grants, scholarships, an Employee Relief Fund, charitable giving and disaster relief. Last year, the Truliant Foundation awarded $534,400 to more than 100 organizations, 64% of which serve low-income communities and
For Immediate Release – Bay Federal Credit Union Selects Mark Ely as Senior Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer (CMO)
Capitola, CA, February 24, 2025. Bay Federal Credit Union proudly announces Mark Ely as its new Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer (SVP & CMO). Ely will drive the credit union’s marketing evolution, focusing on elevating brand recognition and deepening community engagement to advance our mission of growing and thriving, one smile at a
Christian Financial Outreach & Impact Foundation Awards $26,563 in Grants to Local Nonprofits
Sterling Heights, Mich., (Feb. 25, 2025) – The Christian Financial Credit Union Outreach & Impact Foundation today announced its latest round of grant awards to local organizations that make a significant impact on the region. These grants reflect the Foundation’s continued commitment to supporting programs that promote financial well-being, quality of life and empowering the
USSFCU Featured on The Balancing Act Local Edition Washington D.C.,
The United States Senate Federal Credit Union (USSFCU) was recently spotlighted on The Balancing Act Local Edition Washington D.C., highlighting its 90-year legacy of financial security, member-focused banking solutions, and community support. The segment aired on Sunday, February 22, and is now available online. The segment showcases USSFCU’s commitment to helping individuals and families achieve
Cloudvirga joins ACUMA to help credit unions elevate the member lending experience
Cloudvirga, a leading provider of digital mortgage point-of-sale platforms, has joined the American Credit Union Mortgage Association (ACUMA) as an affiliate member. Through its membership, Cloudvirga aims to support credit unions in delivering exceptional member lending experiences while improving efficiency through automation and intelligent workflow solutions.
INOVA Federal Raises over $3,300 for Special Olympics Indiana
INOVA Federal recently raised over $3,300 for Special Olympics Indiana during their “Polar Plunge” campaign. Special Olympics Indiana is a nonprofit organization that is a part of the global Special Olympics movement, using sport, health, education, and leadership programs every day around the world to end discrimination against and empower people with intellectual disabilities.
GTE Financial Kicks Off 14th Annual Student Scholarship Program to Support Academic Excellence and Community Engagement
GTE Financial is thrilled to announce applications are now open for the 14th Annual Student Scholarship Program. This year, the credit union will award $3,000 in scholarships to dedicated GTE student-members who demonstrate both academic excellence and active community involvement.
United Federal Credit Union Names New Mortgage Advisor in Northern Michigan
United Federal Credit Union (United) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mike White to Mortgage Advisor serving the Traverse City area.
SECU Foundation Awards $2 Million Grant to Support Expansion of the North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher
SECU Foundation has awarded a $2 million capital grant to the North Carolina Aquarium Society, contributing to the expansion of the North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher (NCAFF). The development project will increase the interactive space at the state’s most visited aquarium and include a new education center to serve North Carolina students.
Algebrik AI and Conductiv Elevate Lending with Permissioned Data, Automated Stipulations, and Smarter Underwriting
Algebrik AI, the world’s first cloud-native, AI-powered Loan Origination Platform (LOS), has announced a strategic partnership with Conductiv to enhance credit unions’ lending capabilities. By integrating Conductiv’s consumer-permissioned data, Algebrik AI enables lenders to automate stipulation workflows, strengthen risk models with alternative data, and accelerate loan approvals from days to minutes. This collaboration empowers credit
Pioneer Valley Credit Union Speeds Loan Processing with Eltropy’s AI-Powered Digital Platform
Eltropy, the leading AI-powered digital conversations platform for community financial institutions (CFIs), announced today that Pioneer Valley Credit Union has moved 90% of its loan communications to text messaging using Eltropy’s secure platform integrated with MeridianLink. Pioneer Valley Credit Union, which serves members across Massachusetts, New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, and Vermont, processes
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: February 21, 2025
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.
Chartway Holds 66th Annual Meeting and Announces 2025-2026 Board of Directors
On February 20, 2025, Chartway Credit Union held its 66th Annual Meeting.
Jackson joins Truliant Financial Advisors as Senior Advisor for Upstate, S.C.
Truliant Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce that Donna Panton Jackson, Senior Financial Advisor, is joining Truliant Financial Advisors (TFA) offered through CUSO Financial Services, L.P. (“CUSO”). She holds multiple securities licenses, including the FINRA Series 7, 63, and 65, and is a licensed insurance agent.
CUES Advanced Management Program from Cornell Returns—Get Future Leaders Ready
CUES Advanced Management Program from Cornell University returns July 1, 2025—just in time to help credit unions comply with the new NCUA succession planning deadline.
SchoolsFirst FCU Extends Support and Care to Members, School Employees, and Their Communities Affected by Southern California Wildfires
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union today announced they are donating more than $220,000 in support of their Members and the educational community they serve. The donations are going to several organizations in the Southern California area that provide aid to those impacted by the fires, including organizations that support school employees and their families directly. These
AccuAccount Named a Finalist in CreditUnions.com Innovation Series, Lending Category, for the Second Year in a Row
Alogent proudly announces that its AccuAccount platform has been named a finalist in CreditUnions.com’s 2025 Innovation Series, Lending Category. This marks the second consecutive year that AccuAccount has been recognized for its innovative features. Trusted by over 15,000 bankers, AccuAccount is the only loan imaging solution on the market with integrated exception tracking, ensuring compliance
GTE Financial Celebrates 90 Years with the Grand Opening of New Channelside Community Financial Center
GTE Financial is thrilled to celebrate its 90th anniversary of serving the Tampa Bay community by opening its newest Community Financial Center in the Channelside District of Downtown Tampa. The grand opening event will take place on Saturday, February 22, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and promises to be an exciting celebration for
CUNA Strategic Services Announces Newest Alliance Provider, Casap, to Automate Dispute Resolution
CUNA Strategic Services is pleased to announce its new alliance with Casap, a copilot and collaboration platform to automate disputes, reduce fraud loss, and create loyalty building opportunities. Casap uses AI to help credit unions mitigate first-party fraud in a compliant and staff and member-centric manner.
Valley First Credit Union Receives Prestigious Grant from Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco to Empower Underserved Communities and Drive Economic Growth in the Central Valley
MODESTO, Calif. Feb. 17, 2025 – Valley First Credit Union is pleased to announce that it has once again been awarded a significant grant from the Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) of San Francisco’s Affordable Housing and Economic Development (AHEAD) program. This recognition underscores Valley First’s unwavering dedication to strengthening the Central Valley community through economic development and expanding opportunities for local residents.
Maine Highlands Federal Credit Union Renews Partnership with Synergent
Synergent® is delighted to announce Maine Highlands Federal Credit Union has signed a ten-year renewal agreement with Synergent for hosted Jack Henry™ Symitar® core processing. Maine Highlands Federal Credit Union has also signed five-year extensions for Opening Act™, Integrated Debit Card Services, iPay Consumer Bill Pay, Mobile Deposit Capture, and numerous additional services.
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: February 14, 2025
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.
Eltropy Advances Digital Lending for Credit Unions and Community Banks through its Partnership with MeridianLink
Eltropy, the leading AI-powered conversations platform for community financial institutions (CFIs), today announced its 100th customer integration with MeridianLink, Inc. (NYSE: MLNK), a leading provider of modern software platforms for financial institutions and consumer reporting agencies. This milestone highlights the growing adoption of embedded communications in online account opening and digital lending. This achievement spans
United Federal Credit Union Promotes Lisa Hansen to Branch Manager in South Bend
United Federal Credit Union (United) is pleased to announce Lisa Hansen has been promoted to Branch Manager in Indiana. Hansen is now leading the team at the 223 W. Ireland Rd. location in South Bend.
Coastal Credit Union Earns Four Awards from Carolinas Credit Union Foundation
Coastal Credit Union has earned four awards from the Carolinas Credit Union Foundation’s statewide awards program, recognizing remarkable and innovative efforts to support communities, provide financial education, and implement the credit union philosophy in daily operations. The awards honor three credit union pioneers who made a lasting impact on the worldwide credit union movement.
Royal Credit Union Selects Alogent’s Unify Platform to Streamline Back-Office Processing and Enhance Operational Efficiency
Royal Credit Union has selected Alogent’s Unify platform. The solution will support both Day 1 and Day 2 processing at the credit union, streamlining workflows and enhancing operational efficiency. This collaboration and integration will enhance Royal Credit Union’s operations and help it stay ahead of market trends, while delivering new features to members with continued
SchoolsFirst FCU Sponsors Bite of Reality® Financial Education Events for Students at California Schools
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California and the largest serving school employees and their families, today announced that its team members volunteered to help 6,112 students from California schools at 87 Bite of Reality® events during 2024, supporting the successful financial education program created by the Richard Myles Johnson Foundation and
United Federal Credit Union Names New Mortgage Advisor in Rogers, AR
United Federal Credit Union (United) is pleased to announce the appointment of Rhonda Wright to Mortgage Advisor in Rogers, Arkansas. Wright is based at United’s branch at 2000 S. Promenade Blvd.
Cetera Financial Institution Welcomes Mainstreet Credit Union
Cetera Financial Group, a premier financial advisor wealth hub, announced that Mainstreet Credit Union has entered into a networking agreement with Cetera Financial Institutions to advance the delivery of its member-focused investment program, Mainstreet Retirement and Investment Center. Mainstreet Credit Union was originally established as the Northeast Johnson County Teachers’ Credit Union in 1953, founded
Synergent and Clutch Sign New Partnership
Meriwest Credit Union Announces Gene Fichtenholz as Vice President, Chief Technology Officer
BECU names Carla Costa-Perales as Chief Impact Officer
TowerCares Foundation Donates $70,000 to Local Food Banks to Help Marylanders Impacted by the Government Shutdown
CUNA Strategic Services Announces Huloop Automation as Latest Alliance Provider Driving Efficiency Through Work Intelligence and Automation for Credit Unions
Centra President and CEO Rick Silvers announces retirement; Centra’s Brad Davis named next President and CEO
Vizo Financial’s November 2025 Education Calendar
Safelight, Inc. Receives $500,000 Grant from SECU Foundation for Domestic Violence Shelter Expansion
Alogent Partners with Vine to Accelerate Commercial Lending Workflows
One Nevada Sets New Food Bank Donation Record During 75th Anniversary Year
ALM First’s 2026 Conference Calendar Announced
Freedom First Announces CEO Retirement and Selection of New CEO
1st Community FCU CEO Bill Nikolauk appointed to CU*Answers Board of Directors
LAFCU Breaks Ground on New Drive-up Teller Site in Perry
SchoolsFirst FCU Opens 71st Branch in California – Burbank Now Open
myCUmortgage Recognizes Partner Credit Unions for Making Members’ Homeownership Dreams a Reality
Corporate Central Energizes the Credit Union Movement at Inaugural Momentum Conference
EECU Earns Prestigious Raddon Crystal Performance Award
Indiana Members Foundation Raises Over $90,000 to Support Local Nonprofits and Schools
Meriwest Community Foundation Honored as Financial Resiliency Champion for Youth Advocacy
EECU and the Tulare County Office of Education Celebrate Excellent Educators
ASA Live for Sharetec Credit Unions, Shaping the Future of Securely Connected Finance
Greater Eastern Credit Union Partners with Synergent in New Technology Agreement
EECU Partners with SLO County Office of Education to Honor Educators
Appli Reaches One-Year Milestone with 10 Credit Union Partners and $1 Billion in Member Calculations
Corelation Continues Its Growth with 13 New Credit Union Signings in Third Quarter 2025, Totaling $9.9 Billion in Assets
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: October 17, 2025
Alogent’s Unify Named Finalist for Best Consumer Payments Solution at The PayTech Awards USA
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union and Sacramento Republic Football Club Honor Sacramento 2026 Teachers of the Year
Redwood Credit Union inspires hope by supporting foster youth
Synergent and Clutch Sign New Partnership
Meriwest Credit Union Announces Gene Fichtenholz as Vice President, Chief Technology Officer
BECU names Carla Costa-Perales as Chief Impact Officer
TowerCares Foundation Donates $70,000 to Local Food Banks to Help Marylanders Impacted by the Government Shutdown
CUNA Strategic Services Announces Huloop Automation as Latest Alliance Provider Driving Efficiency Through Work Intelligence and Automation for Credit Unions
Centra President and CEO Rick Silvers announces retirement; Centra’s Brad Davis named next President and CEO
Vizo Financial’s November 2025 Education Calendar
Safelight, Inc. Receives $500,000 Grant from SECU Foundation for Domestic Violence Shelter Expansion
Alogent Partners with Vine to Accelerate Commercial Lending Workflows
One Nevada Sets New Food Bank Donation Record During 75th Anniversary Year
ALM First’s 2026 Conference Calendar Announced
Freedom First Announces CEO Retirement and Selection of New CEO
1st Community FCU CEO Bill Nikolauk appointed to CU*Answers Board of Directors
LAFCU Breaks Ground on New Drive-up Teller Site in Perry
SchoolsFirst FCU Opens 71st Branch in California – Burbank Now Open
myCUmortgage Recognizes Partner Credit Unions for Making Members’ Homeownership Dreams a Reality
Corporate Central Energizes the Credit Union Movement at Inaugural Momentum Conference
EECU Earns Prestigious Raddon Crystal Performance Award
Indiana Members Foundation Raises Over $90,000 to Support Local Nonprofits and Schools
Meriwest Community Foundation Honored as Financial Resiliency Champion for Youth Advocacy
EECU and the Tulare County Office of Education Celebrate Excellent Educators
ASA Live for Sharetec Credit Unions, Shaping the Future of Securely Connected Finance
Greater Eastern Credit Union Partners with Synergent in New Technology Agreement
EECU Partners with SLO County Office of Education to Honor Educators
Appli Reaches One-Year Milestone with 10 Credit Union Partners and $1 Billion in Member Calculations
Corelation Continues Its Growth with 13 New Credit Union Signings in Third Quarter 2025, Totaling $9.9 Billion in Assets
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: October 17, 2025
Alogent’s Unify Named Finalist for Best Consumer Payments Solution at The PayTech Awards USA
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union and Sacramento Republic Football Club Honor Sacramento 2026 Teachers of the Year
Redwood Credit Union inspires hope by supporting foster youth
Synergent and Clutch Sign New Partnership
Meriwest Credit Union Announces Gene Fichtenholz as Vice President, Chief Technology Officer
BECU names Carla Costa-Perales as Chief Impact Officer
TowerCares Foundation Donates $70,000 to Local Food Banks to Help Marylanders Impacted by the Government Shutdown
CUNA Strategic Services Announces Huloop Automation as Latest Alliance Provider Driving Efficiency Through Work Intelligence and Automation for Credit Unions
Centra President and CEO Rick Silvers announces retirement; Centra’s Brad Davis named next President and CEO
