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Origence Ends 2025 with 17% Growth in Fundings; Expands AI-Driven Lending Technology

Origence, the leading lending technology solutions provider for credit unions, closed 2025 with $62 billion in total fundings, up 17% from 2024, and signed 89 new or expanded credit union contracts. Together, the network of CUDL credit unions maintained their position as the nation’s largest auto lender as an aggregate for the fifth consecutive year.

FI Connect Expands with Home Improvement Lending Channel, Helping Credit Unions Access New Home Renovation Loan Opportunities

Origence, the leading credit union lending technology company in the U.S., announced that its subsidiary, FI Connect, has expanded its embedded financing program to include home improvement lending. This expansion opens a new, strategically significant channel for credit unions, giving them direct access to home renovation loan opportunities sourced through established contractor networks.

FOURLEAF FEDERAL CREDIT UNION TRIPLES INDIRECT LENDING VOLUME AND EXPANDS NATIONALLY WITH ORIGENCE TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS AND LENDING SERVICES

FourLeaf Federal Credit Union, a New York-based credit union with $14 billion in assets, has reached a significant milestone in its national expansion strategy, tripling its indirect lending originations and growing from a single-state operation to an eight-state footprint. This growth was enhanced by the engagement with Origence, helping FourLeaf Federal Credit Union to scale

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.

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 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

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 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.

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 Demonstrate Strength And Stability In First Quarter 2026

Washington, DC – At a time when many American households are facing persistent inflation, rising energy costs, and economic uncertainty, the ...
Operations & HR

Gulf Winds Welcomes Pete Lauter as Vice President of Wealth Management

Pensacola, Florida (May 14, 2026) – Gulf Winds Credit Union is pleased to announce that Pete Lauter has joined the ...
Making A Difference

Coastal Credit Union Foundation Announces $300k in Grants for Q1 2026

The Coastal Credit Union Foundation has awarded $310,500 to 20 nonprofits in North Carolina during its Q1 2026 grant cycle. ...
Charity Events

Family Trust Foundation Hosts 18th Annual Charity Golf Tournament

The Family Trust Foundation, the charitable arm of Family Trust Federal Credit Union, announced today its upcoming Family Trust Charity ...
Other

From Risk into Readiness: An Inside Look at Vizo Financial’s 2026 Risk Management Conference

Packed with educational sessions by risk management experts and opportunities to discuss ideas, as well as practical solutions, with credit ...
Other

CUES Leadership & Organizational Services Brings Tailored Strategic Solutions to the Industry

Credit unions facing complex challenges now have a trusted industry advisor to turn to: CUES Leadership & Organizational Services.
Marketing

NASCUS Opens Pierre Jay Award Nominations, Reveals 2026 Summit Agenda and Speakers

The National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors (NASCUS) is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Pierre Jay Award, the ...
Operations & HR

ALM First Welcomes Matt Motyka as Director, Advisory Services

Dallas, Texas – ALM First, a strategic partner to more than 350 financial institutions nationwide, is pleased to welcome Matt ...
Making A Difference

Free May 30 mixer to help entrepreneurs market their businesses

LANSING, Mich. — For many entrepreneurs, having a strong business idea is only the beginning. Knowing how to tell that ...
Personnel Promotions

Greater Texas Credit Union Promotes Lisa Back to EVP

Greater Texas|Aggieland Credit Union has promoted Lisa Back, CFO, to Executive Vice President. Since joining the credit union in late ...
Strategic Partnerships

Harvard Federal Credit Union Selects Arkatechture as Its Data Analytics Partner

Harvard Federal Credit Union is Partnering with Arkatechture to Strengthen Data Strategy, Enhance Decision-Making, and Deliver Greater Value to Members
Other

Redwood Credit Union celebrates local entrepreneurs during Small Business Month

During Small Business Month, Redwood Credit Union (RCU)—a full-service Northern California and Bay Area credit union providing personal and business ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: May 08, 2026

Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic ...
Strategic Partnerships

Hometown Bank Selects Square 1 Credit Suite by Suntell

Hometown Bank has selected the Square 1 Credit Suite by Suntell as its commercial loan management solution, reinforcing its commitment ...
Making A Difference

Indiana Members Credit Union Announces 10th Anniversary Cancer Awareness Card Beneficiary

Indiana Members Credit Union is proud to celebrate the 10th anniversary of its Cancer Awareness Debit Card by naming Pink ...
Marketing

Fort Worth Community Credit Union Announces Name Change to Worth Credit Union

Fort Worth, Texas — May 1, 2026 — Fort Worth Community Credit Union is proud to announce that it will ...
Making A Difference

Coastal Credit Union Hosts Financial Education Field Trip for Title I Students at Coastal Music Park

Coastal Credit Union welcomed more than 60 students and volunteers to the Coastal Credit Union Music Park on Wednesday, May ...
Strategic Partnerships

Vizo Financial and TCT Risk Solutions Announce Strategic Partnership to Enhance Risk Management Offerings

A new partnership between Vizo Financial and TCT Risk Solutions gives credit unions access to specialized risk management solutions. The ...
Operations & HR

Redwood Credit Union Elects Board of Directors

Redwood Credit Union recently re-elected volunteer board members Debra Watts, David Gouin, and M. Christina Rivera.
Strategic Partnerships

CASE Credit Union and Team One Credit Union Announce Strategic Partnership

CASE Credit Union and Team One Credit Union announce a strategic partnership and planned merger, bringing together two Michigan-based credit ...
Technology

Alogent Earns Three Finalist Nominations at the 2026 PayTech Awards for AI Driven Fraud Prevention and Consumer and Business Payments

Alogent has been named a finalist in three categories at the PayTech Awards, earning recognition for Best AI Solution – ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Quavo Fraud & Disputes Intelligence Report: Spirit Airlines Shutdown Triggers 1,000% Surge in Chargeback Claims Across Issuer Network

Quavo, Inc. (“Quavo”), the leading AI disputes technology partner and strategic advisor for financial institutions and technology companies, today announced ...
Other

Meriwest Credit Union Celebrates 65 Years of Member Focused Service

We’re proud to celebrate 65 years of partnership, progress, and community impact. From our roots serving IBM employees to supporting ...
Making A Difference

LAFCU celebrates graduates of financial education program aimed at strengthening community financial stability

LANSING, Mich. — For many participants, the Pathway to Financial Transformation program represents more than financial education — it’s a ...
Making A Difference

Employee-Led Giving at 3Rivers Drives $1.5M+ in Community Impact

I’m sharing a story from 3Rivers Credit Union on how our employee-led giving campaign has generated more than $1.5 million ...
Marketing

One Nevada Named a 2026 USA TODAY Top Workplaces Winner

LAS VEGAS, NV. – One Nevada Credit Union has been named a 2026 USA TODAY Top Workplaces Winner, joining an ...
Making A Difference

LAFCU offering $10,000 in grants to help individuals improve their financial futures

LANSING, Mich. — For many people, financial progress can be undone by one medical bill, one high-interest balance or one ...
Lending

CU STUDENT CHOICE MARKS 18 YEARS OF SERVICE WITH WORDS OF WISDOM AND SCHOLARSHIP DOLLARS

CU Student Choice, the leading provider of education financing solutions for credit unions, marked its 18th anniversary on May 5 ...
Making A Difference

Family Trust Federal Credit Union Renames Charitable Foundation

Family Trust Federal Credit Union (Family Trust) announced today that it has renamed its charitable foundation, formerly known as the ...
Strategic Partnerships

TW Lending Group Selects Square 1 Credit Suite by Suntell

TW Lending Group has selected the Square 1 Credit Suite by Suntell as its loan management solution, reinforcing its commitment ...

Credit Unions Demonstrate Strength And Stability In First Quarter 2026

Washington, DC – At a time when many American households are facing persistent inflation, rising energy costs, and economic uncertainty, the ...
Operations & HR

Gulf Winds Welcomes Pete Lauter as Vice President of Wealth Management

Pensacola, Florida (May 14, 2026) – Gulf Winds Credit Union is pleased to announce that Pete Lauter has joined the ...
Making A Difference

Coastal Credit Union Foundation Announces $300k in Grants for Q1 2026

The Coastal Credit Union Foundation has awarded $310,500 to 20 nonprofits in North Carolina during its Q1 2026 grant cycle. ...
Charity Events

Family Trust Foundation Hosts 18th Annual Charity Golf Tournament

The Family Trust Foundation, the charitable arm of Family Trust Federal Credit Union, announced today its upcoming Family Trust Charity ...
Other

From Risk into Readiness: An Inside Look at Vizo Financial’s 2026 Risk Management Conference

Packed with educational sessions by risk management experts and opportunities to discuss ideas, as well as practical solutions, with credit ...
Other

CUES Leadership & Organizational Services Brings Tailored Strategic Solutions to the Industry

Credit unions facing complex challenges now have a trusted industry advisor to turn to: CUES Leadership & Organizational Services.
Marketing

NASCUS Opens Pierre Jay Award Nominations, Reveals 2026 Summit Agenda and Speakers

The National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors (NASCUS) is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Pierre Jay Award, the ...
Operations & HR

ALM First Welcomes Matt Motyka as Director, Advisory Services

Dallas, Texas – ALM First, a strategic partner to more than 350 financial institutions nationwide, is pleased to welcome Matt ...
Making A Difference

Free May 30 mixer to help entrepreneurs market their businesses

LANSING, Mich. — For many entrepreneurs, having a strong business idea is only the beginning. Knowing how to tell that ...
Personnel Promotions

Greater Texas Credit Union Promotes Lisa Back to EVP

Greater Texas|Aggieland Credit Union has promoted Lisa Back, CFO, to Executive Vice President. Since joining the credit union in late ...
Strategic Partnerships

Harvard Federal Credit Union Selects Arkatechture as Its Data Analytics Partner

Harvard Federal Credit Union is Partnering with Arkatechture to Strengthen Data Strategy, Enhance Decision-Making, and Deliver Greater Value to Members
Other

Redwood Credit Union celebrates local entrepreneurs during Small Business Month

During Small Business Month, Redwood Credit Union (RCU)—a full-service Northern California and Bay Area credit union providing personal and business ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: May 08, 2026

Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic ...
Strategic Partnerships

Hometown Bank Selects Square 1 Credit Suite by Suntell

Hometown Bank has selected the Square 1 Credit Suite by Suntell as its commercial loan management solution, reinforcing its commitment ...
Making A Difference

Indiana Members Credit Union Announces 10th Anniversary Cancer Awareness Card Beneficiary

Indiana Members Credit Union is proud to celebrate the 10th anniversary of its Cancer Awareness Debit Card by naming Pink ...
Marketing

Fort Worth Community Credit Union Announces Name Change to Worth Credit Union

Fort Worth, Texas — May 1, 2026 — Fort Worth Community Credit Union is proud to announce that it will ...
Making A Difference

Coastal Credit Union Hosts Financial Education Field Trip for Title I Students at Coastal Music Park

Coastal Credit Union welcomed more than 60 students and volunteers to the Coastal Credit Union Music Park on Wednesday, May ...
Strategic Partnerships

Vizo Financial and TCT Risk Solutions Announce Strategic Partnership to Enhance Risk Management Offerings

A new partnership between Vizo Financial and TCT Risk Solutions gives credit unions access to specialized risk management solutions. The ...
Operations & HR

Redwood Credit Union Elects Board of Directors

Redwood Credit Union recently re-elected volunteer board members Debra Watts, David Gouin, and M. Christina Rivera.
Strategic Partnerships

CASE Credit Union and Team One Credit Union Announce Strategic Partnership

CASE Credit Union and Team One Credit Union announce a strategic partnership and planned merger, bringing together two Michigan-based credit ...
Technology

Alogent Earns Three Finalist Nominations at the 2026 PayTech Awards for AI Driven Fraud Prevention and Consumer and Business Payments

Alogent has been named a finalist in three categories at the PayTech Awards, earning recognition for Best AI Solution – ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Quavo Fraud & Disputes Intelligence Report: Spirit Airlines Shutdown Triggers 1,000% Surge in Chargeback Claims Across Issuer Network

Quavo, Inc. (“Quavo”), the leading AI disputes technology partner and strategic advisor for financial institutions and technology companies, today announced ...
Other

Meriwest Credit Union Celebrates 65 Years of Member Focused Service

We’re proud to celebrate 65 years of partnership, progress, and community impact. From our roots serving IBM employees to supporting ...
Making A Difference

LAFCU celebrates graduates of financial education program aimed at strengthening community financial stability

LANSING, Mich. — For many participants, the Pathway to Financial Transformation program represents more than financial education — it’s a ...
Making A Difference

Employee-Led Giving at 3Rivers Drives $1.5M+ in Community Impact

I’m sharing a story from 3Rivers Credit Union on how our employee-led giving campaign has generated more than $1.5 million ...
Marketing

One Nevada Named a 2026 USA TODAY Top Workplaces Winner

LAS VEGAS, NV. – One Nevada Credit Union has been named a 2026 USA TODAY Top Workplaces Winner, joining an ...
Making A Difference

LAFCU offering $10,000 in grants to help individuals improve their financial futures

LANSING, Mich. — For many people, financial progress can be undone by one medical bill, one high-interest balance or one ...
Lending

CU STUDENT CHOICE MARKS 18 YEARS OF SERVICE WITH WORDS OF WISDOM AND SCHOLARSHIP DOLLARS

CU Student Choice, the leading provider of education financing solutions for credit unions, marked its 18th anniversary on May 5 ...
Making A Difference

Family Trust Federal Credit Union Renames Charitable Foundation

Family Trust Federal Credit Union (Family Trust) announced today that it has renamed its charitable foundation, formerly known as the ...
Strategic Partnerships

TW Lending Group Selects Square 1 Credit Suite by Suntell

TW Lending Group has selected the Square 1 Credit Suite by Suntell as its loan management solution, reinforcing its commitment ...

Credit Unions Demonstrate Strength And Stability In First Quarter 2026

Washington, DC – At a time when many American households are facing persistent inflation, rising energy costs, and economic uncertainty, the nation’s credit unions continue to ...

Gulf Winds Welcomes Pete Lauter as Vice President of Wealth Management

Pensacola, Florida (May 14, 2026) – Gulf Winds Credit Union is pleased to announce that Pete Lauter has joined the leadership team as Vice President ...

Coastal Credit Union Foundation Announces $300k in Grants for Q1 2026

The Coastal Credit Union Foundation has awarded $310,500 to 20 nonprofits in North Carolina during its Q1 2026 grant cycle. This quarter’s grant recipients reflect ...

Family Trust Foundation Hosts 18th Annual Charity Golf Tournament

The Family Trust Foundation, the charitable arm of Family Trust Federal Credit Union, announced today its upcoming Family Trust Charity Golf Tournament, set to take ...

From Risk into Readiness: An Inside Look at Vizo Financial’s 2026 Risk Management Conference

Packed with educational sessions by risk management experts and opportunities to discuss ideas, as well as practical solutions, with credit union professionals, Vizo Financial’s 2026 ...

CUES Leadership & Organizational Services Brings Tailored Strategic Solutions to the Industry

Credit unions facing complex challenges now have a trusted industry advisor to turn to: CUES Leadership & Organizational Services.
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