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.
Coastal Credit Union Hires Dean Shannon as VP, Data Engineering and Platforms Architecture
Coastal Credit Union has hired Dean Shannon as its new VP of Data Engineering and Platforms Architecture. In this role, he will be responsible for managing the team that builds critical data solutions and provides a strong platform foundation and function. His contributions will play a vital role in transformation initiatives, execution of strategy, and
Pantego Welcomes New Branch of Texas Trust Credit Union
The Town of Pantego is now home to a branch of Texas Trust Credit Union. At the intersection of Pioneer Parkway and Bowen, the credit union has opened a 2,700-square-foot full-service financial center to provide personalized service to members in Pantego and the surrounding area.
State Employees’ Credit Union CEO Jim Hayes Named to Business North Carolina’s Power List
Business North Carolina recently named State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) CEO Jim Hayes to the publication’s Power List 2023, an annual selection of North Carolina’s most influential private sector leaders. Hayes was featured among the top individuals in the finance and insurance industry in North Carolina.
Eltropy Expands Video Notary Footprint to 21 States, Speeding Up the Loan Approval Process
Eltropy, the leading digital conversations platform for community financial institutions, today announced the approval of its Video Notary solution in Washington State. With support from several Washington-based community financial institutions (CFIs) that rely on Eltropy’s digital platform, the push for approval in this state came from customer demand. Washington marks Eltropy’s twenty-first state to approve
Redstone welcomes new member to board
The Redstone Federal Credit Union Board of Directors has announced that Rick Hempstead will join its Board effective immediately.
$146M Coastline FCU Doubles Monthly Lending in One Quarter
The credit union has been running a variety of marketing campaigns aligned with its brand, not just for loans. For example, in April Coastline FCU promoted Swipe to Win in which the credit union paid for five card swipes up to $50 in face value per member. Another program, Hit the Gas, Get the Cash,
Day Air Announces Plans for a New Butler Township Branch
Day Air Credit Union is excited to announce the future construction of a new state-of-the-art branch in Butler Township. The new standalone branch will be built on a plot of land at 7919 N. Dixie Rd. When completed, the new location will house the Day Air branch currently located at 3434 York Commons Blvd.
United Federal Credit Union Partners with MSHDA to Offer Down Payment Assistance to Michigan Mortgage Borrowers
To help borrowers reach their homeownership goals, United Federal Credit Union has become an official partner of the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s (MSHDA) mortgage assistance down payment program.
Origence and Zest AI introduce Zest Auto, the AI-automated underwriting technology for credit unions
Origence, the nation’s leading credit union lending technology provider, and Zest AI, the leader in automating underwriting with more accurate and inclusive lending insights, have announced the launch of Zest Auto, the AI-automated underwriting model for credit union automotive lenders, available exclusively through Origence. This partnership expansion follows Origence’s investment participation in Zest AI’s most
Origence and Zest AI introduce Zest Auto, the AI-automated underwriting technology for credit unions
Origence, the nation’s leading credit union lending technology provider, and Zest AI, the leader in automating underwriting with more accurate and inclusive lending insights, have announced the launch of Zest Auto, the AI-automated underwriting model for credit union automotive lenders, available exclusively through Origence. This partnership expansion follows Origence’s investment participation in Zest AI’s most
State Employees’ Credit Union Selects NCR to Modernize Members’ Digital Banking Experience
North Carolina State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU), the second largest credit union in the United States, will work with NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR), a leading enterprise technology provider, to modernize the digital banking experience for SECU’s 2.7 million members across North Carolina.
Coastal Credit Union Foundation Announces Grants for Local Community Organizations
The Coastal Credit Union Foundation announced today that it has granted $78,000 to five community organizations in central North Carolina
CU Alliance Announces Partnership with Credit Unions First
CU Alliance®, a leading Credit Union Service Organization based in Houston, is pleased to announce its partnership with Credit Unions First, a newly created CUSO with a shared passion for providing credit unions with the ability to own loan-related products and services.
BECU’s 2022 Annual Report: Financial Strength Drives Purpose Forward
BECU, the country’s fourth-largest credit union, released its 2022 Annual Report to members today.
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: May 05, 2023
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.
Origence Announces New Board Officers and Members
Origence, the nation’s leading provider of lending technology solutions for credit unions, has announced the results of their board of directors election during the company’s annual shareholders meeting.
Indiana Members Credit Union Announces Operations Team Promotions
Indiana Members Credit Union is pleased to announce 8 Operations team promotions, further strengthening its organization.
Kim Sather named chief information officer at Oregon State Credit Union
Oregon State Credit Union has named Kim Sather to be the credit union’s new executive vice president/chief information officer, announced Oregon State Credit Union President/CEO Rick Hein.
Christian Community Credit Union Launches New Cash Rewards Visa® Credit Card
Christian Community Credit Union (CCCU) is proud to announce the launch of the new Cash Rewards Visa® credit card, designed to benefit both cardholders and Christian charities. The Cash Rewards Visa® offers unlimited 1.5% cash back on every purchase, $200 bonus cash when $750 is spent in the first three months, and a portion of
UMassFive Donates 365 Pounds of Personal Care Items to Local Survival Centers
UMassFive is thrilled to announce the success of its personal care items drive, which was held during the month of March in its Hadley, Northampton, and Springfield branches. The drive collected over 365 pounds of personal care items, which were donated to three local organizations: Amherst Survival Center, Northampton Survival Center, and The Gray House
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: May 09, 2025
Corporate One Announces 2025 Board of Directors
Jeremiah Kossen Appointed to Corporate One Federal Credit Union’s Supervisory Committee
Indiana Members Credit Union Announces 2025 Cancer Awareness Card Beneficiary
EECU Honored for Support of Hmong American Day Celebration
Desert Financial Credit Union Launches Private Student Loan and Refinance Solutions with CU Student Choice
SECU Foundation Awards Grace Clinic of Yadkin Valley with $600,000 Grant for New Medical Facility
Valley First Credit Union Announces Board Re-Elections and New Appointments at Annual Meeting
LAFCU’s Kelli Ellsworth Etchison Honored With Lansing Community College Distinguished Alumni Award
Redwood Credit Union Elects Board of Directors
TriUnity Foundation Announces Board Elections and Strategic Focus for 2025-2026
Revolutionizing Payoffs- No More Paper Checks!
Laura Blanding Joins LAFCU As Vice President Of Membership Growth And Development
Stephanie Schmidt Earns Prestigious Accredited Faster Payments Professional (AFPP) Certification
BECU to open new Neighborhood Financial Centers on Bainbridge Island and in Duvall, Washington
Coastal Credit Union Hires Anita Marshall to Lead Rocky Mount Branch
LAFCU To Award $10K In Grants To Individuals Seeking Financial Relief
Credit Unions Join Others in Massachusetts to Raise Awareness of Dangerous Disease
New Associate Board Member and Audit Committee Members to Join Advia Credit Union’s Dedicated Volunteers
U1 Announces 2025 Scholarship Winners
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: May 02, 2025
RCU celebrates small business growth—in May and every day
Indiana Members Credit Union Awards $154,000 in Funds to Local Nonprofits through FHLBank Indianapolis Grant Program
LAFCU Brings Financial Literacy To Life For Lansing Christian Students At Financial Reality Fair
LAFCU Announces Key Promotions To Drive Growth And Efficiency
LAFCU’s Pathway to Financial Transformation Graduates Celebrate Success
EECU Honors Outstanding Educators, Staff in Kings County
Cloudvirga launches Tropos, a modern borrower portal built for the future of digital lending
Financial Advantages Growing in Southeast Wisconsin – Advia Credit Union Adds New Locations in West Allis and Pewaukee
SHAZAM CREATOR CHRIS BARTON TO HEADLINE LENDING TECH LIVE ’25 WITH KEYNOTE ON INNOVATION AND IMAGINATION
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: May 09, 2025
Corporate One Announces 2025 Board of Directors
Jeremiah Kossen Appointed to Corporate One Federal Credit Union’s Supervisory Committee
Indiana Members Credit Union Announces 2025 Cancer Awareness Card Beneficiary
EECU Honored for Support of Hmong American Day Celebration
Desert Financial Credit Union Launches Private Student Loan and Refinance Solutions with CU Student Choice
SECU Foundation Awards Grace Clinic of Yadkin Valley with $600,000 Grant for New Medical Facility
Valley First Credit Union Announces Board Re-Elections and New Appointments at Annual Meeting
LAFCU’s Kelli Ellsworth Etchison Honored With Lansing Community College Distinguished Alumni Award
Redwood Credit Union Elects Board of Directors
TriUnity Foundation Announces Board Elections and Strategic Focus for 2025-2026
Revolutionizing Payoffs- No More Paper Checks!
Laura Blanding Joins LAFCU As Vice President Of Membership Growth And Development
Stephanie Schmidt Earns Prestigious Accredited Faster Payments Professional (AFPP) Certification
BECU to open new Neighborhood Financial Centers on Bainbridge Island and in Duvall, Washington
Coastal Credit Union Hires Anita Marshall to Lead Rocky Mount Branch
LAFCU To Award $10K In Grants To Individuals Seeking Financial Relief
Credit Unions Join Others in Massachusetts to Raise Awareness of Dangerous Disease
New Associate Board Member and Audit Committee Members to Join Advia Credit Union’s Dedicated Volunteers
U1 Announces 2025 Scholarship Winners
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: May 02, 2025
RCU celebrates small business growth—in May and every day
Indiana Members Credit Union Awards $154,000 in Funds to Local Nonprofits through FHLBank Indianapolis Grant Program
LAFCU Brings Financial Literacy To Life For Lansing Christian Students At Financial Reality Fair
LAFCU Announces Key Promotions To Drive Growth And Efficiency
LAFCU’s Pathway to Financial Transformation Graduates Celebrate Success
EECU Honors Outstanding Educators, Staff in Kings County
Cloudvirga launches Tropos, a modern borrower portal built for the future of digital lending
Financial Advantages Growing in Southeast Wisconsin – Advia Credit Union Adds New Locations in West Allis and Pewaukee
SHAZAM CREATOR CHRIS BARTON TO HEADLINE LENDING TECH LIVE ’25 WITH KEYNOTE ON INNOVATION AND IMAGINATION
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: May 09, 2025
Corporate One Announces 2025 Board of Directors
Jeremiah Kossen Appointed to Corporate One Federal Credit Union’s Supervisory Committee
Indiana Members Credit Union Announces 2025 Cancer Awareness Card Beneficiary
EECU Honored for Support of Hmong American Day Celebration
Desert Financial Credit Union Launches Private Student Loan and Refinance Solutions with CU Student Choice
