Industry Press
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Origence Ends 2025 with 17% Growth in Fundings; Expands AI-Driven Lending Technology
Origence, the leading lending technology solutions provider for credit unions, closed 2025 with $62 billion in total fundings, up 17% from 2024, and signed 89 new or expanded credit union contracts. Together, the network of CUDL credit unions maintained their position as the nation’s largest auto lender as an aggregate for the fifth consecutive year.
Xpress Data Inc. hires Kirk Drake as new President
Xpress Data Inc. hires Kirk Drake as new President. Drake brings decades of experience in credit unions and technology strategy and has been consulting with XDI for the past 18 months. His appointment is intended to strengthen XDI’s technology focus and support continued innovation and growth. XDI remains dedicated to serving credit unions nationwide, providing
Catherine Bryant and Jonah Kaufman of Coastal Wealth Management Recognized as Distinguished Financial Professionals by LPL Financial
Catherine Bryant and Jonah Kaufman, Wealth Advisors at Coastal Wealth Management in Raleigh, have earned a place among LPL Financials’ Ascent Club Program for 2025 — a distinction reserved for financial advisors and professionals who set the standard for excellence in financial guidance
Credit Unions Gain Edge with New CashBack+ Credit Card Rewards
New York, NY – February 25, 2025 – Prizeout, the leader in advertising and financial technology, today announced the launch of its Credit Card Rewards program, the final piece of its CashBack+ ecosystem. This expansion unites CashBack+ Offers, CashBack+ Actions, CashBack+ Pay, and now credit card transactions into one comprehensive rewards platform, bringing credit unions
ICUL Launches “Credit Unions in Action” to Showcase Statewide Community Impact
The Illinois Credit Union League has opened our inaugural Credit Unions in Action (CUIA) data collection initiative, and we’re excited to begin gathering 2025 community impact stories from credit unions across the state. Credit Unions in Action is designed to capture and quantify the many ways Illinois credit unions strengthen their communities — from financial
Apple Federal Credit Union Partners with Quavo to Modernize Dispute Operations and Elevate Member Experience
Quavo, Inc. (“Quavo”), the proven AI disputes technology partner and leading strategic advisor for financial institutions, has announced a new partnership with Apple Federal Credit Union (Apple FCU) to transform its dispute management operations.
Wings Credit Union Signs with Corelation, Selecting KeyStone to Elevate Its Future
Wings Credit Union has signed with Corelation, confirming their decision to select the KeyStone core to power what is a newly combined cooperative following a strategic merger-of-equals between Colorado and Minnesota’s largest credit unions. Ent and Wings officially joined forces under the Wings name on Jan. 1, 2026, becoming one of the largest credit unions
FI Connect Expands with Home Improvement Lending Channel, Helping Credit Unions Access New Home Renovation Loan Opportunities
Origence, the leading credit union lending technology company in the U.S., announced that its subsidiary, FI Connect, has expanded its embedded financing program to include home improvement lending. This expansion opens a new, strategically significant channel for credit unions, giving them direct access to home renovation loan opportunities sourced through established contractor networks.
Callahan & Gallup Welcome Two Credit Unions To The Member Engagement And Financial Wellbeing Consortium
Callahan & Associates, a recognized leader in performance measurement, leadership development, strategic advisory and community development for credit unions, and Gallup, a global analytics and advisory firm with more than 90 years of expertise in understanding human attitudes and behaviors, announced today that two new credit unions have joined its collaborative program, the Member Engagement And Financial Wellbeing Consortium.
QuantyPhi Welcomes Max Bade as ALM & CECL Analyst
QuantyPhi, a wholly owned CUSO of Corporate Central, is pleased to welcome Max Bade as ALM & CECL Analyst as the organization continues expanding its analytical capabilities to support credit unions navigating an increasingly complex financial environment. In this role, Bade will support credit unions with asset liability management, CECL analysis, liquidity planning, and balance
LAFCU, Quality Dairy partner for third annual Paczki Palooza to benefit local charities
LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU partnered with Quality Dairy for the third consecutive year as co-sponsor of Pączki Palooza, the popular pączki eating contest held Feb. 13 at the REO Town Clubhouse in Lansing.
EECU Celebrates Fresno Unified Excellence in Education Honorees
FRESNO, Calif. (Feb. 20, 2026) – Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) proudly sponsored the Fresno Unified School District’s annual Excellence in Education awards ceremony, an event that recognized outstanding educators, administrators, and classified staff for their dedication to students and schools throughout the district.
Coastal Credit Union Headquarters Renovation Earns Multiple Honors
Coastal Credit Union’s headquarters renovation has earned top recognition from both the Triangle Business Journal and the Carolinas AGC, underscoring the project’s impact as a leading commercial redevelopment in the region.
Woodford State Bank Selects Square 1 Credit Suite by Suntell
Woodford State Bank Selects Square 1 Credit Suite by Suntell February 23, 2026 — Suntell, a leading provider of loan origination software for commercial and agricultural lending, is pleased to announce that Woodford State Bank has selected the Square 1 Credit Suite by Suntell to strengthen its agricultural and commercial lending operations. Woodford State Bank’s
Suntell Marks 30 Years Advancing Commercial and Agricultural Lending Technology for Community Financial Institutions
Suntell Marks 30 Years Advancing Commercial and Agricultural Lending Technology for Community Financial Institutions Suntell is celebrating its 30th anniversary, marking three decades of developing loan management technology designed specifically for community banks and credit unions engaged in commercial and agricultural lending. Since its founding in 1996, Suntell has focused on improving how financial institutions
Peninsula Community Credit Union Selects Alogent’s FASTdocs to Modernize Enterprise Content Management
Peninsula Community Credit Union has selected FASTdocs, Alogent’s enterprise content management (ECM) platform, to modernize its document management environment. Delivered as a cloud-based solution purpose-built for financial institutions, FASTdocs enables centralized content and information management, controlled access to sensitive data, and enterprise-wide adoption through an intuitive user interface, seamless third-party integrations, and configurable administrative rights.
National Association of Latino Credit Union Professionals Honors SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union President Jose Lara with Legacy Leader Award
Jose Lara, president of SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, received the Legacy Leader Award from the National Association of Latino Credit Union Professionals (NLCUP) during the annual NLCUP conference themed Sembrando Sueños – Sowing Dreams – held in Long Beach, Calif., Feb. 1 – 4. Lara’s leadership, advocacy and service have had a lasting impact on
Family Trust Federal Credit Union recognized for housing-focused financial education efforts
Family Trust Federal Credit Union (Family Trust) has been recognized by the Carolinas Credit Union Foundation with the Desjardins Adult Financial Education Award for its work combining financial education with housing stability for individuals transitioning out of homelessness in York County. The Desjardins Adult Financial Education Award recognizes credit unions that demonstrate leadership in promoting
Gulf Winds Welcomes Christopher Tenney as Vice President of Cybersecurity
Gulf Winds Credit Union is excited to announce that Christopher Tenney has joined the senior leadership team as Vice President of Cybersecurity. In this new role, Tenney will oversee all information security operations, manage emerging technology risks, and maintain NCUA regulatory adherence, further securing Gulf Winds financial infrastructure. With an extensive background in business technology
Humanidei Welcomes Carolyn Reeves as Leadership & Organizational Development Consultant
Ontario, CA, February 17, 2026. Humanidei has announced the addition of Carolyn Reeves as its new Leadership & Organizational Development Consultant. In this role, Reeves will partner with credit unions across the country to design and deliver leadership development programs, facilitate strategic planning and governance workshops, and support leaders and organizations in aligning strategy, culture,
Coastal Credit Union and Foundation Earn Four Awards from Carolinas Credit Union Foundation
Coastal Credit Union and the Coastal Credit Union Foundation have 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.
Family Trust Federal Credit Union Hosts Coffee & Connections Event for Fort Mill Business Community
Family Trust Federal Credit Union (Family Trust) recently welcomed members of the York County Regional Chamber of Commerce to its Fort Mill branch for a Coffee & Connections networking event designed to foster relationships, collaboration, and local business growth. The morning gathering brought together area business leaders for informal conversation in a relaxed setting, reinforcing
$9 Million in Grants Awarded to 23 North Carolina Non-Profits by SECU Foundation
The State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) Foundation Board of Directors has approved more than $9 million in funding for 23 non-profit organizations throughout North Carolina in its most recent grantmaking session. These commitments will support local and community development initiatives in areas of housing, education, healthcare, and human services and reflect the Foundation’s ongoing dedication
Rize Credit Union Adds CU Student Choice’s Student Loan and Refinance Solutions
CU Student Choice announced its student loan and refinance solutions will now be available to the members of Rize Credit Union (formerly SCE Credit Union; $1.26B assets; 80,460 members; Irwindale, Calif.).
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: February 13, 2026
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.
Vizo Financial’s 2026 Risk Management Conference to Feature Education on AI Risk, Cyber Threats & Payments Fraud
Vizo Financial Corporate Credit Union is holding its annual Risk Management Conference in Hershey, Pa., on April 22-24, 2026. Held at The Hotel Hershey, the conference will feature education sessions led by industry experts on cybersecurity, compliance, fraud and AI. Attendees may earn continuing education credits and participate in valuable networking opportunities.
Meriwest Community Foundation Celebrates Transformative Inaugural Year of Impact
The Meriwest Community Foundation is celebrating an incredible first year of impact. From expanding financial education to supporting underserved youth, we are proud of the work our partners, donors, and volunteers helped make possible.
Energy One Federal Credit Union Implements AI-Powered Calculators from Appli
Appli, a provider of AI-powered financial calculators for credit unions and community banks, announced today that Energy One Federal Credit Union has chosen Appli’s AI-powered calculator platform to improve the digital lending and savings experience for its members across Oklahoma and beyond.
NASCUS Supports NCUA Regulatory Modernization While Urging Clarity, Consistency, and Strong Supervisory Foundations
The National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors (NASCUS) submitted three comment letters to the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) regarding the agency’s ongoing Deregulation Project and its efforts to modernize federal credit union regulations, while emphasizing the importance of regulatory clarity, supervisory effectiveness, and risk-based oversight.
LendKey Surpasses $8 Billion in Loan Originations, Accelerating Growth for Credit Unions and Banks Nationwide
LendKey today announced it has surpassed $8 billion in loan originations, a milestone achieved through its network of more than 400 credit unions and community banks nationwide. The achievement reflects a broader shift in financial services, as community lenders increasingly leverage purpose-built technology to compete effectively with fintechs and large national banks while maintaining strong
Vizo Financial Named 2026 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award Winner for Fourth Consecutive Year
EECU Sponsors Clovis Unified’s Latino Student Success Conference
Suntell launches AI-powered SpreadIQ™ to accelerate tax return analysis and underwriting workflows
ORIGENCE ANNOUNCES DAYMOND JOHN AS KEYNOTE SPEAKER FOR LENDING TECH LIVE ’26 CONFERENCE
ELGA Credit Union Completes Acquisition of Marine Bank
Heartland Credit Union Selects Aaron Rios As New CEO
EECU Named Best Credit Union and Home Loans in North SLO County
Redwood Credit Union Surpasses $1 Million in Giving Support for Redwood Empire Food Bank
Family Trust Federal Credit Union Joins Upstate Credit Unions for Habitat Greenville Credit Union Build 2026
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: March 6, 2026
22 Nonprofits Receive $69,400 in Grants from 3Rivers Credit Union Foundation
BECU continues expansion with new locations in Auburn, Liberty Lake, and Mercer Island
SchoolsFirst FCU’s Kristin Crellin Named 2026 CSUF Vision & Visionaries Distinguished Alumna
Coastal Credit Union’s Creighton Blackwell Inducted into African American Credit Union Hall of Fame
Hanscom Federal Credit Union Selects Corelation’s KeyStone to Advance Its Members First Mission and Long-Term Innovation
Credit Union West Partners with Arkatechture to Advance Enterprise Data & Analytics Capabilities
Vizo Financial Launches DefaultSleuth to Help Credit Unions Shift from Reactive Collections to Proactive Risk Prevention
For Immediate Release – Natco Credit Union Appoints Tim Frame as President/CEO
Final Weeks To Apply For LAFCU’s 2026 Write To Educate Essay Contest
CRIF Select Welcomes Julie Nielsen as SVP of Account Management to Accelerate Client Growth and Enterprise Value
Bipartisan AFFORD Act Will Strengthen CDFI Fund
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: February 27, 2026
SECU and SECU Foundation Receive Disaster Response Champions Award for Helene Relief Efforts
St. Cloud Financial Credit Union Launches CU-Digital Asset Vault™ — Positioning the Credit Union as the most Valuable Wallet for Member Digital Wealth
Appli CEO Tim Pranger to Showcase Real-Time Property Value Calculator at CUNA GAC 2026
Newsweek names Redwood Credit Union one of the Greatest Midsize Workplaces for Women
Ocean State Credit Union Selects Synergent for Core Processing and Integrated Services
eDOC Innovations Announces Product Enhancements
Vizo Financial’s March 2026 Education Calendar
Meriwest Credit Union Wins Top Honor as Best Credit Union in Silicon Valley 2026
Vizo Financial Named 2026 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award Winner for Fourth Consecutive Year
EECU Sponsors Clovis Unified’s Latino Student Success Conference
Suntell launches AI-powered SpreadIQ™ to accelerate tax return analysis and underwriting workflows
ORIGENCE ANNOUNCES DAYMOND JOHN AS KEYNOTE SPEAKER FOR LENDING TECH LIVE ’26 CONFERENCE
ELGA Credit Union Completes Acquisition of Marine Bank
Heartland Credit Union Selects Aaron Rios As New CEO
EECU Named Best Credit Union and Home Loans in North SLO County
Redwood Credit Union Surpasses $1 Million in Giving Support for Redwood Empire Food Bank
Family Trust Federal Credit Union Joins Upstate Credit Unions for Habitat Greenville Credit Union Build 2026
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: March 6, 2026
22 Nonprofits Receive $69,400 in Grants from 3Rivers Credit Union Foundation
BECU continues expansion with new locations in Auburn, Liberty Lake, and Mercer Island
SchoolsFirst FCU’s Kristin Crellin Named 2026 CSUF Vision & Visionaries Distinguished Alumna
Coastal Credit Union’s Creighton Blackwell Inducted into African American Credit Union Hall of Fame
Hanscom Federal Credit Union Selects Corelation’s KeyStone to Advance Its Members First Mission and Long-Term Innovation
Credit Union West Partners with Arkatechture to Advance Enterprise Data & Analytics Capabilities
Vizo Financial Launches DefaultSleuth to Help Credit Unions Shift from Reactive Collections to Proactive Risk Prevention
For Immediate Release – Natco Credit Union Appoints Tim Frame as President/CEO
Final Weeks To Apply For LAFCU’s 2026 Write To Educate Essay Contest
CRIF Select Welcomes Julie Nielsen as SVP of Account Management to Accelerate Client Growth and Enterprise Value
Bipartisan AFFORD Act Will Strengthen CDFI Fund
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: February 27, 2026
SECU and SECU Foundation Receive Disaster Response Champions Award for Helene Relief Efforts
St. Cloud Financial Credit Union Launches CU-Digital Asset Vault™ — Positioning the Credit Union as the most Valuable Wallet for Member Digital Wealth
Appli CEO Tim Pranger to Showcase Real-Time Property Value Calculator at CUNA GAC 2026
Newsweek names Redwood Credit Union one of the Greatest Midsize Workplaces for Women
Ocean State Credit Union Selects Synergent for Core Processing and Integrated Services
eDOC Innovations Announces Product Enhancements
Vizo Financial’s March 2026 Education Calendar
Meriwest Credit Union Wins Top Honor as Best Credit Union in Silicon Valley 2026
Vizo Financial Named 2026 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award Winner for Fourth Consecutive Year
EECU Sponsors Clovis Unified’s Latino Student Success Conference
Suntell launches AI-powered SpreadIQ™ to accelerate tax return analysis and underwriting workflows
ORIGENCE ANNOUNCES DAYMOND JOHN AS KEYNOTE SPEAKER FOR LENDING TECH LIVE ’26 CONFERENCE
ELGA Credit Union Completes Acquisition of Marine Bank
Heartland Credit Union Selects Aaron Rios As New CEO
