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SchoolsFirst FCU Enhances Partnership with Los Rios Community College District

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California and the largest serving school employees and their families, today announced that it has enhanced its ongoing collaboration with American River College (ARC), a key institution within the Los Rios Community College District in the Greater Sacramento region, by supporting programs that recognize the hard

Intelligent Banking Solutions Launches SAFIRE-IQ

Intelligent Banking Solutions, a leading provider of collections and risk management software, has launched SAFIRE-IQ (Streamlined Automation for Financial Institutions’ Recovery Ecosystems), a next-generation platform designed to modernize the collections process for financial institutions. Developed with input from customers and industry experts, SAFIRE-IQ integrates automation, real-time portfolio insights and third-party integrations to help collections teams

Cloudvirga completes enhanced integration with ICE Mortgage Technology

Mortgage point-of-sale (POS) provider Cloudvirga announced enhancements to its integration with ICE Mortgage Technology that will improve performance, security and maintainability for credit unions originating mortgage loans with ICE’s Encompass loan origination system (LOS).

IntelliTrade Open Banking partners with Infintegration to facilitate Open Banking Integration to Core Systems and Software

IntelliTrade Open Banking is excited to announce that we have partnered with Infintegration which specializes in enabling integration to legacy core banking systems. Together we support financial institutions and their stakeholders in aligning their Open Banking strategy with their strategic objectives and accompany the process through all stages of the implementation roadmap including post-launch support

United Federal Credit Union to Offer Down Payment Assistance to Indiana Mortgage Borrowers

Securing funds for the down payment on a new home can be challenging to many borrowers, but a new agreement between United Federal Credit Union (United) and the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA) will offer mortgage assistance for qualified applicants. The IHCDA Down Payment Assistance Program (DPA) provides four different options for borrowers

TriVerity Announces Collection Academy 2025

TriVerity, Velera’s leading delinquency management resource, has opened registration for its 2025 Collection Academy, taking place September 22-24, at the Hyatt Regency in Bloomington, Minnesota.

Origence’s eContracting Solution to Streamline Indirect Auto Financing for Credit Unions

Origence, the leading lending technology solutions provider for credit unions, announced the expansion of its streamlined indirect auto financing solutions with eContracting for CUDL to help credit unions digitize the contract process for indirect auto financing. EContracting for CUDL is offered via the CUDL platform, where dealers connect with credit unions for auto financing options,

TruPartner Credit Union Elevates Member Experience by Launching Buy Now, Pay Later

TruPartner has selected equipifi, a leading BNPL platform designed for financial institutions, to power its solution. With this launch, TruPartner will extend personalized, pre-qualified BNPL offers to members in its digital banking experience. TruPartner’s BNPL program serves its members through their shopping journey. It includes both a pre-purchase feature that gives members access to extra

TruPartner Credit Union Elevates Member Experience by Launching Buy Now, Pay Later

TruPartner has selected equipifi, a leading BNPL platform designed for financial institutions, to power its solution. With this launch, TruPartner will extend personalized, pre-qualified BNPL offers to members in its digital banking experience. TruPartner’s BNPL program serves its members through their shopping journey. It includes both a pre-purchase feature that gives members access to extra

News Release: Dirigo Federal Credit Union Extends Long-Term Partnership with Synergent

Good morning, Synergent is pleased to share some exciting news with you before the weekend. Dirigo FCU recently renewed their partnership with Synergent, signing a ten-year agreement for hosted Jack Henry™ Symitar® core processing. Dirigo also has extended its agreements for another five years on Opening Act™, Integrated Debit Card Services, Mobile Deposit Capture, and

SECU Foundation Honored with CCUF Hero Award for Partner in Philanthropy

SECU Foundation has been named a recipient of the 2024 Carolinas Credit Union Foundation (CCUF) Hero Award for Partner in Philanthropy. The award honors the Foundation’s commitment and practices that exude philanthropic character and affirm the credit union People Helping People® philosophy.

Justice Federal Credit Union $1 Billion in Assets and Growing

Justice Federal Credit Union (Justice Federal) headquartered in Chantilly, VA., achieved a major milestone in 2024― the Credit Union surpassed $1 billion in assets. Justice Federal’s story began in 1935 when 12 employees of the Department of Justice pooled their monies to establish The Department of Justice Federal Credit Union, the first official branch, which

Justice Federal Offers Resources for Members Affected by the Federal Government’s Downsizing of the Federal Workforce

Justice Federal Credit Union (Justice Federal) headquartered in Chantilly, VA., announces an array of resources to assist former federal employees, and contractors impacted by job loss or dual household income loss resulting from the Federal Government’s workforce reduction and budget cuts. “What matters to us, is our Members and their family,” said Mark L. Robnett,

SECU Foundation Initiates Phase Three Disaster Relief Package of $3.45 Million for Western North Carolina

The SECU Foundation Board of Directors approved a third phase of Hurricane Helene disaster relief funding totaling $3.45 million for seven non-profit organizations assisting residents and communities in Western North Carolina (WNC). The funding will help address long-term housing needs, resources for at-risk groups, and organizational capacity to meet increased demand for services.

Credit Unions First Partners with CU*SOUTH to Use Technology to Reshape Traditional Insurance Mode

Credit Unions First, a pioneering financial and insurance services credit union service organization, announced a strategic partnership with CU*SOUTH, a leading provider of credit union software and solutions that streamline operations and enhance service to members. This collaboration is positioned to enrich product offerings, deliver efficiencies and enhance member experiences for the credit unions it serves.

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.

New Product Releases

TAPP Engine’s 9Squid Private Markets: First to Democratize Securitization for All Credit Unions*

TAPP Engine has launched 9Squid Private Markets*, an AI-powered securitization platform built to help credit unions of all sizes access ...
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Education Foundation for California Schools Awards $280,000 in Grants to California Educators

The Education Foundation for California Schools, a nonprofit created by SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union and the Orange County Department of ...
Personnel Promotions

OCCU PRESIDENT & CEO NEUMANN RETIRING; SCHUMACHER TO TAKE REINS

OCCU President & CEO Ron Neumann has announced his retirement and the OCCU Board of Directors has unanimously selected current ...
Strategic Partnerships

First Independent Bank Selects Square 1 Credit Suite by Suntell

Suntell, a leading provider of loan origination software for commercial and agricultural lending, announced that First Independent Bank has selected ...
Making A Difference

PARK COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES $97,960 IN GRANTS THROUGH PATHWAYS TO PROSPERITY PROGRAM

Louisville, KY- Park Community Credit Union Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of its 2025 Pathways to Prosperity grants. ...
Making A Difference

Call for Entries: LAFCU’s 2026 Write to Educate Essay Contest

LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU is once again turning student voices into opportunity, inviting Michigan high school seniors to share their ...
Making A Difference

LAFCU and Grassroots Giving Lansing to host entrepreneurship mixer focused on lending essentials

LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU and Grassroots Giving Lansing will host the second session of their Entrepreneurship Mixer Series, The Lending Essentials, ...
Other

CUES and TruStage® Launch Leadership Pathways to Expand Access to Executive-Ready Talent Across the Credit Union System

CUES and TruStage® today announced Leadership Pathways, a yearlong, integrated leadership development experience designed to expand access to advanced leadership ...
New Product Releases

Coastal Credit Union Expands Mortgage Options with VA Loan Programs

Coastal Credit Union has announced the rollout of new mortgage programs designed to expand access to homeownership for more North ...
Lending

Appli Calculator Deployment Drives 23% Conversion Rate for First Source Federal Credit Union

Appli, a provider of AI-powered financial calculators for credit unions and community banks, today released year-one results from First Source ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: January 30, 2026

Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic ...
Personnel Promotions

ALM First Welcomes Jennifer Walker as Director, Sales & Client Relations

Dallas, Texas – ALM First, a strategic partner to more than 300 financial institutions nationwide, continues to expand its Sales & ...
Other

Vizo Financial’s February 2026 Education Calendar

At Vizo Financial we are committed to providing quality education to credit unions and their staff, which is why we ...
Other

Coastal Credit Union Surpasses $6 Billion in Assets

Coastal Credit Union announced that it has reached $6 billion in assets. Through the end of December, Coastal’s assets are ...
Making A Difference

13 families celebrate the new year in new homes thanks to RCU Community Fund’s Down Payment Assistance program

For one Novato family of four, the start of a new year marks a milestone they once thought impossible—celebrating in ...
Other

Vizo Financial Recaps Successful Year of Credit Union Education in 2025

In 2025, Vizo Financial Corporate Credit Union initiated its Education Rewards Program, which allows attendees to earn points on an ...
Other

Newsweek Names SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union One of America’s Best Regional Banks & Credit Unions in 2026

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union has earned a spot on Newsweek’s America’s Best Regional Banks & Credit Unions 2026 list for ...
Making A Difference

Elan Charitable Giving Celebrates 5 Years with $250,000 in Donations

MINNEAPOLIS — Elan Credit Card today announced the expansion of its charitable giving program, delivering $250,000 in donations to 25 ...
Personnel Promotions

One Nevada Announces Promotions for Five Leaders

LAS VEGAS, NV. – One Nevada Credit Union, one of the strongest credit unions in the country, recently announced five ...
Strategic Partnerships

eDOC REPORTS ADOPTION GROWTH ACROSS DOCUMENT IMAGING AND eDOCSignature PLATFORMS

eDOC CUSO network and partnerships bring growth across document imaging and eDOCSignature solution adoption.
Technology

Arkatechture Announces Launch of AI Data Analyst Tool: ArkaIQ

Arkatechture’s new product, ArkaIQ, empowers teams to interact directly with trusted data with no reports or data requests required.
Making A Difference

Indiana Members Credit Union Recognized at Best Regional Credit Union by Newsweek and Indianapolis Community Choice Awards

Indiana Members Credit Union has earned two major honors for the third consecutive year. Newsweek named IMCU one of America’s ...
Making A Difference

SchoolsFirst FCU Raised More Than $3.3M for Children’s Miracle Network

I wanted to share some exciting news from SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union: in 2025, the Credit Union contributed more than ...
Personnel Promotions

Will Valadez Earns SPHR Credential, Advancing Strategic HR Leadership at Corporate Central

Corporate Central is proud to recognize Will Valadez for earning the Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certification, a prestigious ...
Marketing

Registration Now Open for ALM First’s 2026 Derivatives Symposium

Dallas, TX – Registration is now open for ALM First’s 2026 Derivatives Symposium—a premier in-person mini-conference designed for treasury and ...
New Product Releases

Corporate One Successfully Closes Inaugural Multi-Seller Prime Auto Securitization

Corporate One Federal Credit Union today announced the successful closing of its inaugural multi-seller prime auto loan securitization. This $335 ...
Other

Newsweek names Redwood Credit Union one of America’s Best Credit Unions for third year in a row

Newsweek has named Redwood Credit Union one of America’s Best Credit Unions, recognizing its member satisfaction, financial strength, and community ...
Other

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Lowers Down Payment Requirements to Expand Mortgage Access for School Employees

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest Credit Union in California, is helping make home ownership a reality for school employees. ...
New Product Releases

Corporate Central Supercharges Business Onboarding with Next Generation Verification, powered by Middesk, in Beastro

Corporate Central and Middesk are turning business onboarding into a competitive advantage for credit unions. The organizations recently announced a ...
New Product Releases

CUNA Strategic Services Expands Sparrow Alliance to Help Credit Unions Deepen Member Relationships Beyond the Branch

MADISON, WI – January 22, 2026 – CUNA Strategic Services (CSS) is pleased to announce the expansion of its alliance ...
New Product Releases

TAPP Engine’s 9Squid Private Markets: First to Democratize Securitization for All Credit Unions*

TAPP Engine has launched 9Squid Private Markets*, an AI-powered securitization platform built to help credit unions of all sizes access ...
Other

Education Foundation for California Schools Awards $280,000 in Grants to California Educators

The Education Foundation for California Schools, a nonprofit created by SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union and the Orange County Department of ...
Personnel Promotions

OCCU PRESIDENT & CEO NEUMANN RETIRING; SCHUMACHER TO TAKE REINS

OCCU President & CEO Ron Neumann has announced his retirement and the OCCU Board of Directors has unanimously selected current ...
Strategic Partnerships

First Independent Bank Selects Square 1 Credit Suite by Suntell

Suntell, a leading provider of loan origination software for commercial and agricultural lending, announced that First Independent Bank has selected ...
Making A Difference

PARK COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES $97,960 IN GRANTS THROUGH PATHWAYS TO PROSPERITY PROGRAM

Louisville, KY- Park Community Credit Union Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of its 2025 Pathways to Prosperity grants. ...
Making A Difference

Call for Entries: LAFCU’s 2026 Write to Educate Essay Contest

LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU is once again turning student voices into opportunity, inviting Michigan high school seniors to share their ...
Making A Difference

LAFCU and Grassroots Giving Lansing to host entrepreneurship mixer focused on lending essentials

LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU and Grassroots Giving Lansing will host the second session of their Entrepreneurship Mixer Series, The Lending Essentials, ...
Other

CUES and TruStage® Launch Leadership Pathways to Expand Access to Executive-Ready Talent Across the Credit Union System

CUES and TruStage® today announced Leadership Pathways, a yearlong, integrated leadership development experience designed to expand access to advanced leadership ...
New Product Releases

Coastal Credit Union Expands Mortgage Options with VA Loan Programs

Coastal Credit Union has announced the rollout of new mortgage programs designed to expand access to homeownership for more North ...
Lending

Appli Calculator Deployment Drives 23% Conversion Rate for First Source Federal Credit Union

Appli, a provider of AI-powered financial calculators for credit unions and community banks, today released year-one results from First Source ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: January 30, 2026

Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic ...
Personnel Promotions

ALM First Welcomes Jennifer Walker as Director, Sales & Client Relations

Dallas, Texas – ALM First, a strategic partner to more than 300 financial institutions nationwide, continues to expand its Sales & ...
Other

Vizo Financial’s February 2026 Education Calendar

At Vizo Financial we are committed to providing quality education to credit unions and their staff, which is why we ...
Other

Coastal Credit Union Surpasses $6 Billion in Assets

Coastal Credit Union announced that it has reached $6 billion in assets. Through the end of December, Coastal’s assets are ...
Making A Difference

13 families celebrate the new year in new homes thanks to RCU Community Fund’s Down Payment Assistance program

For one Novato family of four, the start of a new year marks a milestone they once thought impossible—celebrating in ...
Other

Vizo Financial Recaps Successful Year of Credit Union Education in 2025

In 2025, Vizo Financial Corporate Credit Union initiated its Education Rewards Program, which allows attendees to earn points on an ...
Other

Newsweek Names SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union One of America’s Best Regional Banks & Credit Unions in 2026

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union has earned a spot on Newsweek’s America’s Best Regional Banks & Credit Unions 2026 list for ...
Making A Difference

Elan Charitable Giving Celebrates 5 Years with $250,000 in Donations

MINNEAPOLIS — Elan Credit Card today announced the expansion of its charitable giving program, delivering $250,000 in donations to 25 ...
Personnel Promotions

One Nevada Announces Promotions for Five Leaders

LAS VEGAS, NV. – One Nevada Credit Union, one of the strongest credit unions in the country, recently announced five ...
Strategic Partnerships

eDOC REPORTS ADOPTION GROWTH ACROSS DOCUMENT IMAGING AND eDOCSignature PLATFORMS

eDOC CUSO network and partnerships bring growth across document imaging and eDOCSignature solution adoption.
Technology

Arkatechture Announces Launch of AI Data Analyst Tool: ArkaIQ

Arkatechture’s new product, ArkaIQ, empowers teams to interact directly with trusted data with no reports or data requests required.
Making A Difference

Indiana Members Credit Union Recognized at Best Regional Credit Union by Newsweek and Indianapolis Community Choice Awards

Indiana Members Credit Union has earned two major honors for the third consecutive year. Newsweek named IMCU one of America’s ...
Making A Difference

SchoolsFirst FCU Raised More Than $3.3M for Children’s Miracle Network

I wanted to share some exciting news from SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union: in 2025, the Credit Union contributed more than ...
Personnel Promotions

Will Valadez Earns SPHR Credential, Advancing Strategic HR Leadership at Corporate Central

Corporate Central is proud to recognize Will Valadez for earning the Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certification, a prestigious ...
Marketing

Registration Now Open for ALM First’s 2026 Derivatives Symposium

Dallas, TX – Registration is now open for ALM First’s 2026 Derivatives Symposium—a premier in-person mini-conference designed for treasury and ...
New Product Releases

Corporate One Successfully Closes Inaugural Multi-Seller Prime Auto Securitization

Corporate One Federal Credit Union today announced the successful closing of its inaugural multi-seller prime auto loan securitization. This $335 ...
Other

Newsweek names Redwood Credit Union one of America’s Best Credit Unions for third year in a row

Newsweek has named Redwood Credit Union one of America’s Best Credit Unions, recognizing its member satisfaction, financial strength, and community ...
Other

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Lowers Down Payment Requirements to Expand Mortgage Access for School Employees

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest Credit Union in California, is helping make home ownership a reality for school employees. ...
New Product Releases

Corporate Central Supercharges Business Onboarding with Next Generation Verification, powered by Middesk, in Beastro

Corporate Central and Middesk are turning business onboarding into a competitive advantage for credit unions. The organizations recently announced a ...
New Product Releases

CUNA Strategic Services Expands Sparrow Alliance to Help Credit Unions Deepen Member Relationships Beyond the Branch

MADISON, WI – January 22, 2026 – CUNA Strategic Services (CSS) is pleased to announce the expansion of its alliance ...

TAPP Engine’s 9Squid Private Markets: First to Democratize Securitization for All Credit Unions*

TAPP Engine has launched 9Squid Private Markets*, an AI-powered securitization platform built to help credit unions of all sizes access institutional capital without the traditional ...

Education Foundation for California Schools Awards $280,000 in Grants to California Educators

The Education Foundation for California Schools, a nonprofit created by SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union and the Orange County Department of Education, awarded 95 grants to ...

OCCU PRESIDENT & CEO NEUMANN RETIRING; SCHUMACHER TO TAKE REINS

OCCU President & CEO Ron Neumann has announced his retirement and the OCCU Board of Directors has unanimously selected current OCCU Executive Vice President Gregory ...

First Independent Bank Selects Square 1 Credit Suite by Suntell

Suntell, a leading provider of loan origination software for commercial and agricultural lending, announced that First Independent Bank has selected the Square 1 Credit Suite ...

PARK COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES $97,960 IN GRANTS THROUGH PATHWAYS TO PROSPERITY PROGRAM

Louisville, KY- Park Community Credit Union Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of its 2025 Pathways to Prosperity grants. Announced at the annual Friendsgiving ...

Call for Entries: LAFCU’s 2026 Write to Educate Essay Contest

LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU is once again turning student voices into opportunity, inviting Michigan high school seniors to share their perspectives through its 2026 Write ...
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