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ORIGENCE AND ALLOY PARTNER TO DELIVER BEST-IN-CLASS FRAUD PROTECTION FOR CREDIT UNIONS
Origence, the leading lending technology solutions provider for credit unions, announced a strategic partnership with Alloy, a premier identity and fraud prevention platform provider. This partnership provides credit unions with a scalable and highly effective solution to grow their business by streamlining digital member onboarding and digital lending while also proactively mitigating fraudulent activity.
SHAZAM CREATOR CHRIS BARTON TO HEADLINE LENDING TECH LIVE ’25 WITH KEYNOTE ON INNOVATION AND IMAGINATION
Origence, a leading provider of lending technology solutions, announced founder and creator of Shazam, Chris Barton, as a keynote speaker for its Lending Tech Live ’25 conference, scheduled for June 16-18, 2025, at the Omni Nashville Hotel in Nashville, Tenn.
FUTURE OF LENDING TAKES CENTER STAGE: ORIGENCE ANNOUNCES POWERFUL BREAKOUT SESSION LINEUP FOR LENDING TECH LIVE ‘25
Origence, the leading lending technology solutions provider for credit unions, announces breakout sessions for its Lending Tech Live ’25 conference, scheduled June 16-18, 2025, at the Omni Nashville Hotel in Nashville, Tennessee. This announcement follows the news of General Bradford Shwedo, Steve Brown, and Sheryl Connelly as keynote speakers.
FI CONNECT FUNDS $1 BILLION IN LOANS ITS INAUGURAL YEAR
Origence, the leading credit union lending technology company in the U.S., announced its subsidiary, FI Connect, funded $1 billion in Tesla purchases in its first year of operations. FI Connect offers credit union financing options to national retailers, providing borrowers with affordable solutions with embedded financing. In its inaugural year, the company enabled embedded financing
ORIGENCE ANNOUNCES AI FUTURIST STEVE BROWN AS A KEYNOTE SPEAKER FOR LENDING TECH LIVE ’25
Origence, a leading provider of lending technology solutions, announced AI futurist Steve Brown as a keynote speaker for its Lending Tech Live ’25 conference, scheduled for June 16-18, 2025, at the Omni Nashville Hotel in Nashville, Tenn.
Origence Lending Services serves 360,000 members and grows to 167 credit unions in 2024
Origence Lending Services, a division of Origence, served 360,000 credit union members and grew to 167 credit unions funding $5 billion in 2024. The division also marked a significant milestone in document management, stacking, and processing more than 30 million documents since its launch of an advanced AI-powered solution in 2023. These numbers highlight another
CREDIT UNIONS FOR KIDS HOSTS 20TH WINE AUCTION RAISING $2.2 MILLION FOR CHILDREN’S MIRACLE NETWORK HOSPITALS
The Credit Unions for Kids Wine Auction celebrated its 20th annual event, raising a record $2.2 million for 11 CMN Hospitals on March 14, 2025, at Terranea Resort in Palos Verdes, Calif., and launched with a new Leadership Summit featuring insightful sessions for credit union leaders. The annual event has raised more than $18 million
ORIGENCE ANNOUNCES GENERAL BRADFORD SHWEDO AS A KEYNOTE SPEAKER FOR LENDING TECH LIVE ’25 CONFERENCE
Origence, a leading provider of lending technology solutions, announces General Bradford Shwedo as a keynote speaker for its Lending Tech Live ’25 conference, scheduled for June 16-18, 2025, at the Omni Nashville Hotel in Nashville, Tenn.
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,
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
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION LEVERAGES ORIGENCE’S PLATFORMS TO STREAMLINE PROCESSES AND SUPPORT GROWTH INITIATIVES
Michigan State University Federal Credit Union (MSUFCU) partners with Origence, the leading lending technology solutions provider for credit unions, to streamline processes and enhance its financial services as it continues to expand. This strategic collaboration aims to leverage Origence’s arc OS and arc DX platforms for both loans and account opening. The platform will enable
ORIGENCE TO HOST ECONOMIC AND CREDIT UNION UPDATE WEBINAR WITH TRUSTAGE’S CHIEF ECONOMIST STEVEN RICK
Origence, the leading lending technology solutions provider for credit unions, is hosting a free webinar titled “Economic and credit union update” featuring guest speaker Steven Rick, director and chief economist at TruStage, on August 29, 2024 at 11 a.m. PT.
ORIGENCE ANNOUNCES NEW ASSOCIATE BOARD MEMBERS
– Origence, the leading lending technology solutions provider for credit unions, announced the appointment of three new associate Board of Directors effective August 1, 2024.
CORRECTION: ORIGENCE RAISES $132,250 WITH “30 YEARS OF IMPACT” CAMPAIGN DONATING FUNDS TO CHILDREN’S MIRACLE NETWORK HOSPITALS
Origence, the leading lending technology solutions provider for credit unions, raised $132,850 in its “30 Years of Impact” campaign fundraiser for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals as part of its 30th anniversary celebration.
ORIGENCE RAISES $132,850 WITH “30 YEARS OF IMPACT” CAMPAIGN DONATING FUNDS TO CHILDREN’S MIRACLE NETWORK HOSPITALS
Origence, the leading lending technology solutions provider for credit unions, raised $132,850 in its “30 Years of Impact” campaign fundraiser for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals as part of its 30th anniversary celebration.
ORIGENCE ANNOUNCES CUES CEO HEATHER MCKISSICK TO SPEAK AT LENDING TECH LIVE
Origence, the leading lending technology solutions provider for credit unions, announces a special Women’s Leadership Luncheon with guest speaker Heather McKissick, CEO of CUES, at this year’s annual Lending Tech Live event scheduled on June 26, 2024, at the Marriot Marquis in San Diego, California.
CREDIT UNIONS FOR KIDS WINE AUCTION CONTINUES RECORD-BREAKING SUPPORT WITH $1.85 MILLION RAISED FOR CHILDREN’S MIRACLE NETWORK HOSPITALS
The Credit Unions for Kids Wine Auction continued its record-breaking streak of raising $1.85 million for the eleven Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals in California and Nevada at their 19th annual event on March 15, 2024. A total of more than 500 attendees, made up of 64 credit unions, business partners, and hospitals, gathered to support
ORIGENCE ANNOUNCES 14 BREAKOUT SESSIONS FOR LENDING TECH LIVE
Origence, the leading lending technology solutions provider for credit unions, announces breakout sessions for its Lending Tech Live ’24 conference, scheduled June 25-27, 2024, at the Marriot Marquis in San Diego, California. This announcement follows the news of Lisa Bodell, Kevin Surace, and Andrew Busch as keynote speakers.
ORIGENCE LENDING SERVICES FUNDS $6.38 BILLION IN CREDIT UNION LOANS FOR 400,000 MEMBERS IN 2023
Origence Lending Services (OLS), a division of Origence, funded $6.38 billion in loans with 160 credit unions, benefitting more than 413,000 members in 2023. In addition, the division added 40 new credit union enrollments, broadening its services to encompass underwriting across multiple systems, direct lending, and retail financing support. Services beyond the division’s traditional indirect
CREDIT UNIONS GET A BOOST TO AI ADOPTION WITH AI-AUTOMATED UNDERWRITING TEST DRIVE
Origence, the leading credit union lending technology company in the U.S., and Zest AI, the leader in AI-automated underwriting, announced today that all Origence arc OS customers can get trial access to accurate, inclusive AI underwriting for their auto portfolios. Experiencing the benefits firsthand, in a seamless way through their arc OS platform will give
CREDIT UNIONS GET A BOOST TO AI ADOPTION WITH AI-AUTOMATED UNDERWRITING TEST DRIVE
Origence, the leading credit union lending technology company in the U.S., and Zest AI, the leader in AI-automated underwriting, announced today that all Origence arc OS customers can get trial access to accurate, inclusive AI underwriting for their auto portfolios. Experiencing the benefits firsthand, in a seamless way through their arc OS platform will give
ORIGENCE KICKS OFF 30TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATING $550+ BILLION MILESTONE IN CREDIT UNION LOANS FUNDED
Origence, the leading lending technology solutions provider for credit unions, celebrates its 30th year of operations in 2024 reaching a historic achievement of funding $551.2 billion in loans. The company also announced its network expansion to include 20,000 auto dealerships across the U.S. serving the more than 1,100 network credit unions and their 64 million
TESLA (TSLA) PARTNERS WITH ORIGENCE TO BRING AFFORDABLE CREDIT UNION FINANCING TO ELECTRIC VEHICLE BUYERS
Origence, the leading credit union lending technology company in the U.S., and Tesla, the largest EV manufacturer in the world, have partnered to offer credit union financing to EV buyers through the Tesla website. Origence is leveraging its new licensed subsidiary, FI Connect, to purchase and place retail contracts with partner credit unions nationwide. FI
Origence Partners with Tesla to Provide Attractive Monthly Payments and Affordable Credit Union Financing to Electric Vehicle Buyers Across the U.S.
Origence, the leading credit union lending technology company in the U.S., and Tesla, the largest EV manufacturer in the world, announce a partnership to offer credit union financing to EV buyers through the Tesla website. This partnership will provide Tesla buyers seeking affordable monthly payments with more options through credit union financing. By making credit
ORIGENCE ANNOUNCES LISA BODELL AS A KEYNOTE SPEAKER FOR LENDING TECH LIVE ’24 CONFERENCE
Origence, the leading lending technology solutions provider for credit unions, announces Lisa Bodell as a keynote speaker for its Lending Tech Live ’24 conference, scheduled June 25-27, 2024, at the Marriot Marquis in San Diego, California.
Origence Announces Andrew Busch As Keynote Speaker For Lending Tech Live ’24 Conference
Origence, the leading lending technology solutions provider for credit unions, announced its first keynote speaker, Andrew Busch, for its annual users’ conference. Lending Tech Live ‘24 is scheduled for June 25-27, 2024, at the Marriott Marquis in San Diego, California.
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
Corporate Central Promotes Kyle Gutierrez to Systems Engineer – Automation & Optimization
Honoring Heroes: Tunnel to Towers 5K – Milwaukee Doubles in Participation Size, Raises Over $28,000
Results are in: #ILoveMyCreditUnion Day 2025
Boston Firefighters Credit Union Appoints Danielle Milner as President/CEO
Coastal Credit Union Among Triangle’s Best Places to Work for Tenth Time
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: August 08, 2025
EECU Helps Local Families Prepare for School with Backpack Giveaway Events
CU Executive Compensation Continues to Climb, CUES Compensation Surveys Find
The 7th Annual Cannabis Banking Symposium Unites National Stakeholders
Partner Credit Unions Enter an Era of Possibilities During the 2025 myCUmortgage Partner Conference
One Nevada Promotes Steve O’Donnell to President/CEO
First City Credit Union and Quavo Partner to Deliver Secure Online Fraud Resolution for Displaced Members Following LA Fires
DaLand CUSO Empowers Credit Unions with Institution-Branded Stablecoins via New Metallicus Partnership
EECU’s Student Branch Model Showcased at National CUFEN Conference
Vizo Financial’s August 2025 Education Calendar
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: August 01, 2025
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
Corporate Central Promotes Kyle Gutierrez to Systems Engineer – Automation & Optimization
Honoring Heroes: Tunnel to Towers 5K – Milwaukee Doubles in Participation Size, Raises Over $28,000
Results are in: #ILoveMyCreditUnion Day 2025
Boston Firefighters Credit Union Appoints Danielle Milner as President/CEO
Coastal Credit Union Among Triangle’s Best Places to Work for Tenth Time
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: August 08, 2025
EECU Helps Local Families Prepare for School with Backpack Giveaway Events
CU Executive Compensation Continues to Climb, CUES Compensation Surveys Find
The 7th Annual Cannabis Banking Symposium Unites National Stakeholders
Partner Credit Unions Enter an Era of Possibilities During the 2025 myCUmortgage Partner Conference
One Nevada Promotes Steve O’Donnell to President/CEO
First City Credit Union and Quavo Partner to Deliver Secure Online Fraud Resolution for Displaced Members Following LA Fires
DaLand CUSO Empowers Credit Unions with Institution-Branded Stablecoins via New Metallicus Partnership
EECU’s Student Branch Model Showcased at National CUFEN Conference
Vizo Financial’s August 2025 Education Calendar
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: August 01, 2025
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

Raymond James Weekly Economics Commentary

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
