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.
Alogent Eliminates Legacy Document Tracking and Streamlines Loan Management with its AccuAccount Platform at Mercantile Bank
Alogent announced that Mercantile Bank, $5.1 billion in assets, has implemented AccuAccount, its core-integrated document management software platform for loans and exception tracking. By simplifying loan management, including custom setups for each lending relationship and unique document structures – by customer, account, and/or account-type – the bank eliminated a legacy document tracking system and can
MeridianLink Mortgage Partners with Industry Leader to Help Innovative Financial Institutions Profit from Opportunities in Residential Lending
MeridianLink, Inc. (NYSE: MLNK), a leading provider of modern software platforms for financial institutions and consumer reporting agencies, has partnered with Jim Deitch, Certified Mortgage Banker (CMB), to create a checklist for how innovative financial institutions can profit from opportunities in residential lending, available at https://www.meridianlink.com/jd-checklist.
CUNA Strategic Services Announces Ranqx as Newest Alliance Provider
CUNA Strategic Services is proud to announce Ranqx as the latest addition to its family of alliance providers. Founded in New Zealand and now making its U.S. launch, Ranqx is a champion for small-to-medium business (SMB) members within the credit union system.
Service One Credit Union Announces New VP Strategic Finance/Controller
Hello, Please find attached a News Release from Service One Credit Union. This is a new position and a new associate for the organization. Let me know if you need a logo or Valerie’s photo/image file, as I could only upload one file. Thank you, Jennifer Martin
Redwood Credit Union Promotes AJ Kricfalusi to Branch Experience Manager at Mill Valley Location
Redwood Credit Union has promoted AJ Kricfalusi to branch experience manager of its Mill Valley branch.
United Names New Mortgage Advisor in St. Joseph, Michigan
United Federal Credit Union (United) is pleased to announce the appointment of Joy Cluff to Mortgage Advisor in St. Joseph. Cluff is based at United’s Downtown St. Joseph Branch located at 321 Main Street in St. Joseph.
2023 Illinois Credit Unions Awarded National Recognition from CUNA
Six Illinois credit unions were awarded national recognition by the Credit Union National Association (CUNA) for their hard work and dedication to their members and communities they serve.
27 Small Credit Unions Select I-Care for their Employee Health Plans
InterLutions, an employee benefits CUSO, recently welcomed 27 credit unions to its “I-Care Family.” The innovative health plan solution, called I-Care, leverages data, technology, and collaboration to deliver competitive benefits to credit unions of any size or location. Please see the full press release attached.
Coastal Credit Union Wins Two Best Workplace Awards
This month, Coastal Credit Union has earned two awards for being a top employer. The Triangle Business Journal and American Banker have both named Coastal among their best places to work for 2023.
HEIN named CEO of the Year by national credit union organization
– Richard Hein, CEO of Oregon State Credit Union, has been chosen as CEO of the Year by the National Association of Federally-Insured Credit Unions (NAFCU). Hein and other winners of NAFCU’s 2023 Annual Awards Competition will be honored during NAFCU’s Congressional Caucus in Washington, D.C., Sept. 10-13.
At Civic Federal Credit Union, it’s “Bees-ness” as usual Civic Credit Union hosting two beehives as part of its ongoing commitment to sustainability
At Civic Federal Credit Union, it’s “Bees-ness” as usual Civic Credit Union hosting two beehives as part of its ongoing commitment to sustainability
BCU Awards Scholarships to Undergraduate Students, Welcomes Former Recipient into Internship Program
BCU’s Purpose to Empower People to Discover Financial Freedom has fueled their scholarship program for a decade. Much like years passed, the Credit Union is pleased to present some of the nation’s most extraordinary young adults with scholarship funding to help empower their future. This includes ten honorary awards – nine Leader of Tomorrow Awards
$30M HopeSouth Credit Union Makes its First Mortgage Loan
Small CDFI credit union has recently launched a mortgage program and funded it’s first loan for a first time home buyer turned away from traditional mortgage programs.
Tower Federal Credit Union Welcomes Jay Russell as New SVP & CIO
Jay Russell, Tower’s new Senior Vice President & Chief Information Officer, is an industry veteran with over 30 years in the technology industry, with over 15 years of focused expertise in the financial sector.
Johns Hopkins Federal Credit Names Stacie Sloan as Next Chief Operations Officer (COO)
Baltimore, MD, August 23, 2023 – Johns Hopkins Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce the hiring of Stacie Sloan as its new Chief Operations Officer. Ms. Sloan will play a key role on the Executive Leadership Team as a change agent and strategic advisor to the President/CEO. As the COO, Ms. Sloan will be
CU Alliance’s Dream Educational Foundation Announces Scholarship Recipients
Houston, TX – August 2023 CU Alliance, a Texas-based Credit Union Service Organization (CUSO), is proud to announce the recipients of its Dream Educational Foundation scholarships. Among the deserving individuals selected for this honor are Corey Cunningham and Danny Contreras Jr., Energy Capital Credit Union employees.
GTE FINANCIAL EARNS 2023 GOLD AETNA WORKPLACE WELL-BEING AWARD
GTE Financial is proud to announce they have earned the Making a Difference Gold level Aetna Workplace Well-Being Award for the seventh consecutive year. This award recognizes a strong commitment to providing workplace well-being resources, programs, and support for employees. As an employer with a strong commitment to improving the health and wellness of its
SECU Foundation Surpasses Quarter of a Billion Dollars in Funding for North Carolina Non-Profits
SECU Foundation has marked a significant milestone, surpassing a quarter of a billion dollars in cumulative funding since its establishment in 2004. At the close of its fiscal year in June, SECU Foundation’s commitment to North Carolina non-profits tallied more than $258 million for grants and financing in support of education, housing, healthcare, and human
CapEd Credit Union Finds Digital Payments Platform from Co-op Solutions
Based on a modern digital payments platform and a consultative approach to the member experience, CapEd Credit Union is expanding its partnership with Co-op Solutions to include a range of services within Co-op’s fintech ecosystem.
ICUL Announces 2023 Award Winners
The Illinois Credit Union League (ICUL) is pleased to announce the 2023 recipients of the Hall of Fame Leadership and Lifetime Award, Small Asset Size Credit Union Award, and Spirit of Service Awards. The awards are given annually to honor outstanding contributors to the credit union movement in Illinois.
Armstrong Bank Partners with Arkatechture
Arkatechture CUSO, a technology company dedicated to empowering organizations with a better understanding of their business through data, has partnered with Armstrong Bank, a community bank headquartered in Muskogee, Oklahoma, to provide data warehouse solutions.
Goalsetter Joins CUNA Strategic Services as Newest Alliance Provider
CUNA Strategic Services is pleased to announce their new alliance with Goalsetter, the award-winning family financial education-focused spending, saving and investing platform. CUNA Strategic Services chose to ally with Goalsetter because this collaboration will equip credit unions to offer world-class financial education resources to their member schools, community organizations and local communities.
Eltropy Announces Partnership with Alkami to Enhance Digital Conversations for Financial Institutions
Eltropy, the leading digital conversations platform for community financial institutions (CFIs), announced a partnership today with Alkami Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: ALKT), a leading cloud-based digital banking solutions provider for financial institutions in the U.S. The Eltropy-Alkami partnership will allow more financial institutions to create personalized account-holder experiences for every interaction – through any communication channel.
Callahan & Associates Is Scheduling Strategy Engagements For October And Beyond
Callahan & Associates, the leading provider of strategic resources for credit unions, is ready to help its clients thrive as they prepare for 2024.
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: August 18, 2023
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.
Corporate One Federal Credit Union and CU*Answers Partner to Expand Real-Time Payments for Credit Unions
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Corporate One Federal Credit Union, an industry leader in immediate payments, and CU*Answers, a leading credit union service organization (CUSO) based in Grand Rapids, Mich., today announced a partnership to expand the accessibility of real-time payments for credit unions across the nation. CU*Answers will leverage Corporate One’s Third-Party Service Provider (TPSP) for
Team OCCU Hikes for Hope
OCCU team members joined Looking Glass Community Services for its sixth annual Hike for Hope on August 5.
Redwood Credit Union Recognized by Forbes as One of “America’s Best Small Employers 2023”
Redwood Credit Union has been named by Forbes as one of “America’s Best Small Employers 2023.”
National Credit Union Administration Board Member Rodney Hood Visits Credit Union CEOs in NH
This week Rodney Hood, 11th Chairman and current Board Member for the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA), and Chairman for NeighborWorks America, a leading affordable housing and community development organization recently attended a roundtable hosted by Northeast Credit Union President and CEO, Chris Parker in Portsmouth, NH. The gathering was attended by several other CEOs
CUNA Strategic Services Announces New Alliance Provider
CUNA Strategic Services is pleased to announce its new alliance with Constant AI, a SaaS company specializing in consumer loan servicing, loss mitigation automation and member self-service. This collaboration aims to help credit unions reduce servicing costs and generate new revenue within the servicing experience. Constant empowers credit union members to take control of their
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: August 9, 2024
Eltropy’s AI Heads to Shark Tank at LSCU VISION Conference
Sound Credit Union Raises $16,000 for Financial Beginnings in Annual Charity Auction
Valley First Credit Union Appoints Mary Roberts as New Chief Financial Officer
Teachers Federal Credit Union Appoints Scott Gyllensten As Chief Risk Officer.
Clearwater Credit Union Introduces Montana’s First Clean Energy CD
Advia Credit Union Launches Annual School Supply Drive
Day Air Announces Innovative 7.5% APY* Savings Product
Corporate Central Proudly Sponsors Tunnel to Towers Run & Walk Event, Honoring Heroes and Supporting Communities
New Centra location in Zionsville, IN now open
CUSO’s Health Insurance Agency Expands, Hires Sam Boore as Employee Benefits Executive
Four San Diego County Schools Selected to Receive Grants from Program Powered by SchoolsFirst FCU
Velera’s TriVerity Announces Integrated Partnership with AKUVO
Registration Now Open for CUES’ Milestone 30th CEO Institute Program
NASCUS Unveils an Expansion of the New Credit Union Examiner Training Program
ORIGENCE ANNOUNCES NEW ASSOCIATE BOARD MEMBERS
Town & Country Credit Union Selects Kalli Schell as President/CEO
Redwood Credit Union Names Kashi Moore-Stallworth Senior Vice President of People
GTE Financial Donates More Than 23K To Metro Inclusive Health, Supports DEI and Pride All Year Long
COCC Executes Strategic Partnership to Deliver Clover® State-of-the-art Merchant Services
Perfect Alignment: How COCC’s Client Success Team Powers Community Financial Institutions Through Strategic Innovation
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: July 26, 2024
Education Foundation for California Schools Raises an Estimated $160,000 During Annual Golf Tournament Fundraiser
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Team Raises $56,390 for CHOC Walk in the Park 2024
BECU Expands Services in Spokane with New Neighborhood Financial Center in South Hill
myCUES Dashboard Gets Smarter: CUES Announces Upgrade Powered by Amazon Web Services
Eltropy Leads Credit Unions and Community Banks into New “Safe AI” Era with Comprehensive AI Suite
BCU Announces 2024 Scholarship Program Recipients
Advia Credit Union Partners with ECHO, Inc to Support Wisconsin Tornado Relief Efforts with $11K Contribution
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Recognized for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: August 9, 2024
Eltropy’s AI Heads to Shark Tank at LSCU VISION Conference
Sound Credit Union Raises $16,000 for Financial Beginnings in Annual Charity Auction
Valley First Credit Union Appoints Mary Roberts as New Chief Financial Officer
Teachers Federal Credit Union Appoints Scott Gyllensten As Chief Risk Officer.
Clearwater Credit Union Introduces Montana’s First Clean Energy CD
Advia Credit Union Launches Annual School Supply Drive
Day Air Announces Innovative 7.5% APY* Savings Product
Corporate Central Proudly Sponsors Tunnel to Towers Run & Walk Event, Honoring Heroes and Supporting Communities
New Centra location in Zionsville, IN now open
CUSO’s Health Insurance Agency Expands, Hires Sam Boore as Employee Benefits Executive
Four San Diego County Schools Selected to Receive Grants from Program Powered by SchoolsFirst FCU
Velera’s TriVerity Announces Integrated Partnership with AKUVO
Registration Now Open for CUES’ Milestone 30th CEO Institute Program
NASCUS Unveils an Expansion of the New Credit Union Examiner Training Program
ORIGENCE ANNOUNCES NEW ASSOCIATE BOARD MEMBERS
Town & Country Credit Union Selects Kalli Schell as President/CEO
Redwood Credit Union Names Kashi Moore-Stallworth Senior Vice President of People
GTE Financial Donates More Than 23K To Metro Inclusive Health, Supports DEI and Pride All Year Long
COCC Executes Strategic Partnership to Deliver Clover® State-of-the-art Merchant Services
Perfect Alignment: How COCC’s Client Success Team Powers Community Financial Institutions Through Strategic Innovation
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: July 26, 2024
Education Foundation for California Schools Raises an Estimated $160,000 During Annual Golf Tournament Fundraiser
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Team Raises $56,390 for CHOC Walk in the Park 2024
BECU Expands Services in Spokane with New Neighborhood Financial Center in South Hill
myCUES Dashboard Gets Smarter: CUES Announces Upgrade Powered by Amazon Web Services
Eltropy Leads Credit Unions and Community Banks into New “Safe AI” Era with Comprehensive AI Suite
BCU Announces 2024 Scholarship Program Recipients
Advia Credit Union Partners with ECHO, Inc to Support Wisconsin Tornado Relief Efforts with $11K Contribution
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Recognized for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: August 9, 2024
Eltropy’s AI Heads to Shark Tank at LSCU VISION Conference
Sound Credit Union Raises $16,000 for Financial Beginnings in Annual Charity Auction
Valley First Credit Union Appoints Mary Roberts as New Chief Financial Officer
Teachers Federal Credit Union Appoints Scott Gyllensten As Chief Risk Officer.
Clearwater Credit Union Introduces Montana’s First Clean Energy CD
