Industry Press
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United Federal Credit Union Names Josh Munoz Mortgage Advisor in Fort Smith
United Federal Credit Union (United) has appointed Josh Munoz to the position of Mortgage Advisor at its branch at 5800 Rogers Ave. in Fort Smith.
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
United Federal Credit Union Names New Mortgage Advisor in Northern Michigan
United Federal Credit Union (United) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mike White to Mortgage Advisor serving the Traverse City area.
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.
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.
United Federal Credit Union to Offer Down Payment Assistance to Mortgage Borrowers in agreement with the Arkansas Development Finance Authority
To support borrowers in reaching their homeownership goals, United Federal Credit Union (United) has partnered with the Arkansas Development Finance Authority (ADFA) to offer mortgage assistance for qualified applicants. The ADFA Down Payment Assistance Program (DPA) can provide up to $15,000 for down payment and closing cost assistance. ADFA’s Down Payment Assistance (DPA) Loan is
United Federal Credit Union Promotes Lydia Negron to Branch Manager in Pennsylvania
United Federal Credit Union (United) is pleased to announce Lydia Negron has been promoted to Branch Manager in Pennsylvania. Negron is now leading the team at United’s Allentown Branch at 4703 Hamilton Blvd.
United Partners with The Storehouse to Provide Gifts for Local Children this Holiday Season
United Federal Credit Union (United) employees partnered with The Storehouse to purchase gifts for children in need in Henderson County, North Carolina, as part of The Storehouse’s Blessings in Boxes community initiative.
United Federal Credit Union Names Jessica Rodriquez as District Manager in Pennsylvania
United Federal Credit Union (United) is pleased to announce Jessica Rodriquez has been named District Manager in the Lehigh Valley.
United Federal Credit Union Strengthens Small Business Loan Program with Highly Experienced SBA Lending Team
United Federal Credit Union is strengthening its Small Business Administration team with the addition of six highly experienced lending specialists, furthering the credit union’s commitment to supporting local entrepreneurs and fostering economic growth across the country.
United Federal Credit Union Hires Chief Commercial Officer to Lead Business Lending and Deposit Growth
United Federal Credit Union (United) is pleased to announce the appointment of Renee Johnson as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). Johnson will join United’s Strategic Leadership Team and will oversee all aspects of the Commercial business line, including Commercial Operations, Commercial Sales, and Small Business Association (SBA) lending.
United Federal Credit Union Promotes Two to Branch Manager Positions in Indiana
United Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce Crystal Hudson and Shannon Schock have been promoted to Branch Manager positions in Indiana. As Branch Managers, Hudson and Schock will be responsible for maintaining the performance of their branches and providing leadership and supervision to their staff.
United Federal Credit Union Names New Mortgage Advisor in Battle Creek
United Federal Credit Union (United) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jennifer Cooper to Mortgage Advisor in Battle Creek. Cooper is based at United’s Battle Creek branch located inside The Milton at 25 W. Michigan Ave. in Battle Creek.
United Federal Credit Union Promotes Natalie Polaskey to Senior Relationship Development Manager in Michigan
United Federal Credit Union (United) has promoted Natalie Polaskey to Senior Relationship Development Manager in Michigan. Polaskey is based at United’s St. Joseph branch at 2819 S. State St.
United Federal Credit Union Names New Mortgage Advisor in Holland
United Federal Credit Union (United) is pleased to announce the appointment of Zulema Roa to Mortgage Advisor in Holland. Roa is based at United’s Holland North branch located at 12540 Riley Street in Holland.
United Federal Credit Union Promotes Jacob Alexander to Senior Relationship Development Manager in Indiana
United Federal Credit Union (United) has promoted Jacob Alexander to Senior Relationship Development Manager in Indiana. Alexander is based at United’s Edison Lakes Branch at 4840 N. Main Street in Mishawaka.
United Federal Credit Union Names New Mortgage Advisor in Carson City
United Federal Credit Union (United) is pleased to announce the promotion of Nathan Fogelsong to Mortgage Advisor in Carson City. Fogelsong is based at United’s Carson City North branch located at 1350 E. William Street in Carson City.
United Federal Credit Union Pledges $85,000 for Hurricane Helene Relief Efforts in Western North Carolina
Following the devastation in western North Carolina after Hurricane Helene, United Federal Credit Union (United) has pledged $85,000 to three organizations to help impacted members, employees, and the community at large.
United Federal Credit Union Names Tracy Mast Branch Manager in Buchanan
United Federal Credit Union (United) has named Tracy Mast Branch Manager at its branch at 808 E Front Street in Buchanan, Michigan.
United Federal Credit Union Celebrates Allentown Branches, New Regional Market with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
United Federal Credit Union (United) celebrated its newest region in Allentown, Pennsylvania with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday, September 10. United entered the Lehigh Valley market following a merger with GOLD Credit Union on April 1, 2024, followed by a successful system conversion of the credit unions on August 1.
United Federal Credit Union Recognized as Global Workplace Leader
Already recognized as one of the Top 100 Workplaces in North America, United Federal Credit Union has earned a new distinction on the worldwide stage after being named one of the 2024 Global Top 100 Inspiring Workplaces by Inspiring Workplaces Group.
United Federal Credit Union Names New Mortgage Advisor in Minden
United Federal Credit Union (United) is pleased to announce the promotion of Natalie Dufty to Mortgage Advisor in Minden. Dufty is based at United’s Minden branch located at 1647 U.S. Hwy 395 N in Minden.
United Federal Credit Union Names New Mortgage Advisor in Fort Smith, Arkansas
United Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce the promotion of Landon Lowther to Mortgage Advisor in Fort Smith. Lowther is based at United’s Jenny Lind branch located at 8900 Jenny Lind Road in Fort Smith.
United Federal Credit Union Named to 2024 Top 100 Inspiring Workplaces in North America List
United Federal Credit Union has been named one of the 2024 Top 100 Workplaces in North America by Inspiring Workplaces Group. The Inspiring Workplaces Awards honor organizations that excel in fostering a positive work environment through exceptional leadership, wellbeing initiatives, inclusivity, and a strong sense of purpose. United has the distinction of being the only
United Federal Credit Union Names New Mortgage Advisor in Springdale, AR
United Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce the promotion of Kevin Lopez to Mortgage Advisor in Springdale, Arkansas. Lopez is based at United’s South Thompson branch located at 1910 S. Thompson Street in Springdale.
United Federal Credit Union Names New Mortgage Advisor in Mishawaka
United Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce the appointment of Justin Prawat to Mortgage Advisor in Mishawaka, Indiana. Prawat is based at United’s Edison Lakes branch located at 4840 N. Main Street in Mishawaka.
United Federal Credit Union Branch Manager Named to South Bend Regional Chamber’s 40 Under 40 List
United Federal Credit Union Branch Manager, Fares Farhan was named to the South Bend (Indiana) Regional Chamber’s 2024 40 Under 40 List.
United Federal Credit Union Welcomes New Associate Board Member
United Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce the appointment of Melissa Michael as a new Associate Board Member. Michael brings decades of financial services experience to the volunteer role and will aid United in its mission to help members achieve their financial goals and to enrich the surrounding communities through service and philanthropy.
United Federal Credit Union Names New Mortgage Production Manager in Arkansas
United Federal Credit Union (United) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jason Hedden to Mortgage Production Manager. Hedden is based at United’s Promenade branch located at 2000 S. Promenade Blvd in Rogers, Arkansas.
United Federal Credit Union Names Zach Thompson Branch Manager in Buchanan
United Federal Credit Union (United) has named Zach Thompson as Branch Manager at its branch at 808 E Front St. in Buchanan.
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First Northern Credit Union Selects Appli to Modernize Member Lending Experience
Vizo Financial’s September 2025 Education Calendar
Huntington Beach Credit Union Appoints Aron Harrington as President/CEO
Strivve Brings One-of-a-Kind Cardholder Experiences as CUNA Strategic Services Newest Alliance Provider
TriUnity Foundation Receives Largest Single Investment to Date with Donation from Google
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Receives Four National Awards for Financial Education Initiatives from Credit Union Financial Education Network
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: August 22, 2025
SECU Foundation Awards $300,000 Grant to Legal Aid of NC to Expand Services in Rural Areas
Alogent Celebrated as a 2025 Metro Atlanta Top Workplace for Second Consecutive Year
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Donates 3,200 Backpacks Throughout California
EECU Makes Homeownership More Attainable with Expanded Loan Options
Appli CEO Tim Pranger to Present AI-Powered Financial Calculator Solutions at FinovateFall 2025
Orianna Valentine Recognized as Certified Credit Union Manager through CUES Emerge Program
DDJ Myers Becomes One of America’s Credit Unions Inaugural Visionary Providers
New admin portal in Cloudvirga’s Tropos borrower platform puts lenders in the driver’s seat
More Credit Unions Join National Student Loan Marketplace, Showcasing Unique Solutions to Support Students and Families
New CUES Governance Toolkit Equips CUs to Lead with Confidence and Clarity
LGE Community Credit Union Named a 2025 AJC Top Workplace
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Raises Awareness for Children’s Hospital Orange County Through the 2025 CHOC Walk in the Park
Sound Credit Union Reveals 2025 Scholarship Recipients
EECU Sponsors New Teacher Grants for Sanger Unified
TriUnity Foundation to Host Nationwide Virtual 5K to Support Members Facing Terminal Illness
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: August 15, 2025
Meet the Future of CU Leadership: 2025 CUES Emerging Leader Finalists Announced
Support EXP Launches “Beyond the Score” to Help Financial Institutions Spot Risks Hidden Behind Good CX Scores
Quavo Fraud & Disputes Selected to Debut Breakthrough AI Functionality at FinovateFall 2025
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: August 29, 2025
Countdown to Momentum 2025
First Northern Credit Union Selects Appli to Modernize Member Lending Experience
Vizo Financial’s September 2025 Education Calendar
Huntington Beach Credit Union Appoints Aron Harrington as President/CEO
Strivve Brings One-of-a-Kind Cardholder Experiences as CUNA Strategic Services Newest Alliance Provider
TriUnity Foundation Receives Largest Single Investment to Date with Donation from Google
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Receives Four National Awards for Financial Education Initiatives from Credit Union Financial Education Network
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: August 22, 2025
SECU Foundation Awards $300,000 Grant to Legal Aid of NC to Expand Services in Rural Areas
Alogent Celebrated as a 2025 Metro Atlanta Top Workplace for Second Consecutive Year
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Donates 3,200 Backpacks Throughout California
EECU Makes Homeownership More Attainable with Expanded Loan Options
Appli CEO Tim Pranger to Present AI-Powered Financial Calculator Solutions at FinovateFall 2025
Orianna Valentine Recognized as Certified Credit Union Manager through CUES Emerge Program
DDJ Myers Becomes One of America’s Credit Unions Inaugural Visionary Providers
New admin portal in Cloudvirga’s Tropos borrower platform puts lenders in the driver’s seat
More Credit Unions Join National Student Loan Marketplace, Showcasing Unique Solutions to Support Students and Families
New CUES Governance Toolkit Equips CUs to Lead with Confidence and Clarity
LGE Community Credit Union Named a 2025 AJC Top Workplace
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Raises Awareness for Children’s Hospital Orange County Through the 2025 CHOC Walk in the Park
Sound Credit Union Reveals 2025 Scholarship Recipients
EECU Sponsors New Teacher Grants for Sanger Unified
TriUnity Foundation to Host Nationwide Virtual 5K to Support Members Facing Terminal Illness
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: August 15, 2025
Meet the Future of CU Leadership: 2025 CUES Emerging Leader Finalists Announced
Support EXP Launches “Beyond the Score” to Help Financial Institutions Spot Risks Hidden Behind Good CX Scores
Quavo Fraud & Disputes Selected to Debut Breakthrough AI Functionality at FinovateFall 2025
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: August 29, 2025

Countdown to Momentum 2025

First Northern Credit Union Selects Appli to Modernize Member Lending Experience

Vizo Financial’s September 2025 Education Calendar

Huntington Beach Credit Union Appoints Aron Harrington as President/CEO

Strivve Brings One-of-a-Kind Cardholder Experiences as CUNA Strategic Services Newest Alliance Provider
