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.
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
Santa Isabel Chooses Sharetec for its Comprehensive Core System
Sharetec, a leader in core processing and digital banking technology for credit unions, announced today that Cooperativa de Ahorro y Crédito de Santa Isabel, “CACSI” signed on as a Sharetec partner at the end of 2024.
EECU’s Newest Branch Has Wheels, Will Travel
EECU’s Mobile Branch delivers banking services directly to the community by traveling to areas without a financial institution nearby, making it easier for people to manage their finances and get assistance to do so.
Maine Credit Unions Reach New Milestone Raising $1.3 Million to End Hunger
At a special ceremony hosted by the Maine Credit Union League, the Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger announced that it raised $1,303,706.40 in food and monetary donations in 2024.
Newsweek Names Redwood Credit Union One of “America’s Best” Credit Unions
Redwood Credit Union has again been recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Best Regional Banks and Credit Unions 2025.
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: February 07, 2025
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.
Fibre Federal Credit Union Reduces HR Response Time by 95% Using Eltropy’s AI-Powered Texting Platform
Eltropy, the leading AI-powered digital conversations platform for community financial institutions (CFIs), announced today that Fibre Federal Credit Union has achieved a 95% reduction in HR response times by implementing Eltropy’s secure texting solution for employee communications. The credit union, which serves members across Washington and Oregon, has reduced its processing time for employee sick
Blue Federal Credit Union donates over $150,000 to Children’s Hospital Colorado
Blue Federal Credit Union is proud to announce a remarkable milestone in its ongoing commitment to community impact: over $150,000 has been donated to Children’s Hospital Colorado in the past five years. In 2024 alone, over $45,000 was contributed to support the hospital’s mission of providing exceptional pediatric care. These donations are made possible through
World’s 1st cloud-native, AI-powered, digital-era LOS
NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Algebrik AI Inc., a Delaware-incorporated company headquartered in New York City, pioneering the world’s 1st cloud-native, AI-powered, digital-era Loan Origination Platform (LOS), today announced its partnership with Plaid, the data network powering the digital financial ecosystem. This collaboration brings transformative enhancements to credit unions and financial institutions by integrating Plaid’s consumer-permissioned data with
EECU Brings Innovative Financial Education to High School Campus
More than 500 high school seniors recently participated in an interactive workshop specifically created by Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) to help prepare them to make financial decisions in the real world. During the Wise Up event at Clovis West High School on Jan. 31, EECU staff and student financial service representatives from the unique,
TAPP Engine’s 9Squid Private Markets: First to Democratize Securitization for All Credit Unions*
Education Foundation for California Schools Awards $280,000 in Grants to California Educators
OCCU PRESIDENT & CEO NEUMANN RETIRING; SCHUMACHER TO TAKE REINS
First Independent Bank Selects Square 1 Credit Suite by Suntell
PARK COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES $97,960 IN GRANTS THROUGH PATHWAYS TO PROSPERITY PROGRAM
Call for Entries: LAFCU’s 2026 Write to Educate Essay Contest
LAFCU and Grassroots Giving Lansing to host entrepreneurship mixer focused on lending essentials
CUES and TruStage® Launch Leadership Pathways to Expand Access to Executive-Ready Talent Across the Credit Union System
Coastal Credit Union Expands Mortgage Options with VA Loan Programs
Appli Calculator Deployment Drives 23% Conversion Rate for First Source Federal Credit Union
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: January 30, 2026
ALM First Welcomes Jennifer Walker as Director, Sales & Client Relations
Vizo Financial’s February 2026 Education Calendar
Coastal Credit Union Surpasses $6 Billion in Assets
13 families celebrate the new year in new homes thanks to RCU Community Fund’s Down Payment Assistance program
Vizo Financial Recaps Successful Year of Credit Union Education in 2025
Newsweek Names SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union One of America’s Best Regional Banks & Credit Unions in 2026
Elan Charitable Giving Celebrates 5 Years with $250,000 in Donations
One Nevada Announces Promotions for Five Leaders
eDOC REPORTS ADOPTION GROWTH ACROSS DOCUMENT IMAGING AND eDOCSignature PLATFORMS
Arkatechture Announces Launch of AI Data Analyst Tool: ArkaIQ
Indiana Members Credit Union Recognized at Best Regional Credit Union by Newsweek and Indianapolis Community Choice Awards
SchoolsFirst FCU Raised More Than $3.3M for Children’s Miracle Network
Will Valadez Earns SPHR Credential, Advancing Strategic HR Leadership at Corporate Central
Registration Now Open for ALM First’s 2026 Derivatives Symposium
Corporate One Successfully Closes Inaugural Multi-Seller Prime Auto Securitization
Newsweek names Redwood Credit Union one of America’s Best Credit Unions for third year in a row
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Lowers Down Payment Requirements to Expand Mortgage Access for School Employees
Corporate Central Supercharges Business Onboarding with Next Generation Verification, powered by Middesk, in Beastro
CUNA Strategic Services Expands Sparrow Alliance to Help Credit Unions Deepen Member Relationships Beyond the Branch
TAPP Engine’s 9Squid Private Markets: First to Democratize Securitization for All Credit Unions*
Education Foundation for California Schools Awards $280,000 in Grants to California Educators
OCCU PRESIDENT & CEO NEUMANN RETIRING; SCHUMACHER TO TAKE REINS
First Independent Bank Selects Square 1 Credit Suite by Suntell
PARK COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES $97,960 IN GRANTS THROUGH PATHWAYS TO PROSPERITY PROGRAM
Call for Entries: LAFCU’s 2026 Write to Educate Essay Contest
LAFCU and Grassroots Giving Lansing to host entrepreneurship mixer focused on lending essentials
CUES and TruStage® Launch Leadership Pathways to Expand Access to Executive-Ready Talent Across the Credit Union System
Coastal Credit Union Expands Mortgage Options with VA Loan Programs
Appli Calculator Deployment Drives 23% Conversion Rate for First Source Federal Credit Union
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: January 30, 2026
ALM First Welcomes Jennifer Walker as Director, Sales & Client Relations
Vizo Financial’s February 2026 Education Calendar
Coastal Credit Union Surpasses $6 Billion in Assets
13 families celebrate the new year in new homes thanks to RCU Community Fund’s Down Payment Assistance program
Vizo Financial Recaps Successful Year of Credit Union Education in 2025
Newsweek Names SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union One of America’s Best Regional Banks & Credit Unions in 2026
Elan Charitable Giving Celebrates 5 Years with $250,000 in Donations
One Nevada Announces Promotions for Five Leaders
eDOC REPORTS ADOPTION GROWTH ACROSS DOCUMENT IMAGING AND eDOCSignature PLATFORMS
Arkatechture Announces Launch of AI Data Analyst Tool: ArkaIQ
Indiana Members Credit Union Recognized at Best Regional Credit Union by Newsweek and Indianapolis Community Choice Awards
SchoolsFirst FCU Raised More Than $3.3M for Children’s Miracle Network
Will Valadez Earns SPHR Credential, Advancing Strategic HR Leadership at Corporate Central
Registration Now Open for ALM First’s 2026 Derivatives Symposium
Corporate One Successfully Closes Inaugural Multi-Seller Prime Auto Securitization
Newsweek names Redwood Credit Union one of America’s Best Credit Unions for third year in a row
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Lowers Down Payment Requirements to Expand Mortgage Access for School Employees
Corporate Central Supercharges Business Onboarding with Next Generation Verification, powered by Middesk, in Beastro
CUNA Strategic Services Expands Sparrow Alliance to Help Credit Unions Deepen Member Relationships Beyond the Branch
TAPP Engine’s 9Squid Private Markets: First to Democratize Securitization for All Credit Unions*
Education Foundation for California Schools Awards $280,000 in Grants to California Educators
OCCU PRESIDENT & CEO NEUMANN RETIRING; SCHUMACHER TO TAKE REINS
First Independent Bank Selects Square 1 Credit Suite by Suntell
PARK COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES $97,960 IN GRANTS THROUGH PATHWAYS TO PROSPERITY PROGRAM
Call for Entries: LAFCU’s 2026 Write to Educate Essay Contest
