Industry Press
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ACUMA Elects New Board Officers
ACUMA elected new Board officers at its 2025 Annual Conference: Alissa Sykes Tulloch (Chair), Jason Sasena (Vice Chair), Vince Salinas (Treasurer), and Julie Bowering (Secretary). They join current members to advance programs supporting credit union mortgage lending.
Justin Hawkins
September 23, 2025
ACUMA Announces the 2026 Make Your Mark Annual Conference Dates & Location
ACUMA has announced its 2026 Make Your Mark Annual Conference, set for September 20-23 in Las Vegas at the new Fontainebleau hotel. The event will feature top-tier educational sessions, networking opportunities, and expert speakers in the credit union mortgage industry.
Justin Hawkins
October 11, 2024
ACUMA Selects The Bollinger Foundation as Charitable Partner
ACUMA has selected The Bollinger Foundation as its Charitable Partner, announced by ACUMA President Peter Benjamin during the 2024 Annual Conference. The Bollinger Foundation, founded in 1989, supports the education and well-being of children who have lost a parent. ACUMA Chair Amy Moser highlighted the alignment between the Foundation’s values of compassion, empowerment, and community
Justin Hawkins
October 3, 2024
ACUMA Welcomes New Board Member; Slate of Officers Approved
The American Credit Union Mortgage Association (ACUMA) has added Brandon Webb, Senior VP of Mortgage Lending at Arkansas Federal Credit Union, to its Board of Directors. Webb, who has significantly grown his credit union’s mortgage portfolio since 2019, expressed pride in joining ACUMA’s leadership. Additionally, Vince Salinas of Patelco Credit Union has been named Board
Justin Hawkins
October 3, 2024
ACUMA Seeks New Volunteer Board Member to Serve on Its Board of Directors
The American Credit Union Mortgage Association (ACUMA) seeks a Volunteer Board Member. The new candidate will join the association’s governing Board of Directors, which provides guidance to ACUMA on how best to serve its growing membership. The Volunteer Board Member will provide guidance for the non-profit association.
Justin Hawkins
June 13, 2024
ACUMA Approves Slate of Officers 2023
ACUMA Approves New Slate of Officers at the 2023 Annual Conference in National Harbor, MD.
Justin Hawkins
October 4, 2023
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: October 17, 2025
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic ...
Alogent’s Unify Named Finalist for Best Consumer Payments Solution at The PayTech Awards USA
Alogent’s Unify has been selected as a finalist for “Best Consumer Payments Solution” at The PayTech Awards USA. Unify consolidates ...
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union and Sacramento Republic Football Club Honor Sacramento 2026 Teachers of the Year
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union recognized eleven educators as Sacramento County’s 2026 Teachers of the Year in an on-field ceremony at ...
Redwood Credit Union inspires hope by supporting foster youth
On Monday, October 13, while most financial institutions observed a federal holiday, RCU continued its tradition of dedicating the day ...
Peach State FCU Welcomes Dr. Lori Brownlee-Brewton to Board of Directors
Peach State Federal Credit Union is pleased to welcome Dr. Lori Brownlee-Brewton to its Board of Directors. Dr. Brewton currently ...
Cloudvirga integrates Horizon POS with Stewart Valuation Intelligence to streamline appraisal ordering
Cloudvirga, a Stewart-owned provider of digital point-of-sale platforms for lenders, today announced the integration of its Horizon POS with Stewart ...
Elan Credit Card Donates $75,000 to Local Communities on Credit Union Day
(Minneapolis, MN) — Inspired by the passion and dedication of our credit union partners, Elan Credit Card (Elan) has donated ...
Callahan & Associates Launches “The Member Story Project” To Spotlight The Everyday Impact Of Credit Unions
Washington, DC – In celebration of International Credit Union Day, Callahan & Associates is proud to announce the launch of ...
GARDEN SAVINGS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION CELEBRATES SUCCESSFUL GRAND RE-OPENING OF SAYREVILLE BRANCH
Sayreville, NJ – Garden Savings Federal Credit Union, a leading credit union based in Parsippany, New Jersey, is excited to ...
Callahan & Associates Launches CreditUnions.com 2026 Innovation Series
Washington, DC – Callahan & Associates has announced the launch of the CreditUnions.com 2026 Innovation Series, opening applications for vendors ...
Meriwest Launches Community Foundation with Helen Grays-Jones as Executive Director to Drive Financial Literacy and Education
The Meriwest Community Foundation launches with a mission to strengthen communities through financial education and social impact programs. Led by ...
Sound Credit Union Supports Homes First Through Annual Employee Fundraiser
TACOMA, Wash. –Sound Credit Union (Sound) recently hosted its annual employee charity fundraiser benefitting Homes First, a local nonprofit in ...
Cloudvirga announces integration between Horizon POS and ICE PPE
Cloudvirga, a Stewart-owned provider of digital point-of-sale platforms for lenders, today announced a new integration between its Horizon POS platform ...
Verity Credit Union Unveils Grants for Growth to Empower Community Changemakers
Reinventing its previously known Microgrant Program to include both microbusinesses and nonprofits, Verity deepens its commitment to support historically excluded ...
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: October 10, 2025
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic ...
Ryan Suttles Named 2025 CUES Emerging Leader
Ryan Suttles, Real Estate Specialist II, State Employees’ CU, NC, has been named the 2025 CUES Emerging Leader.
Clearview Foundation Hosts First Annual Golf Outing, Raising $37,000 to Support Local Nonprofits
The Clearview Foundation, the newly established philanthropic arm of Clearview Federal Credit Union, hosted its First Annual Golf Outing on ...
EECU Student Grant Program Application Period Now Open
FRESNO, Calif. (Oct. 8, 2025) – Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) is now accepting applications for its Student Grant Program ...
SchoolsFirst FCU Partners with the California County Superintendents to Recognize Education Leaders Throughout the State
Photos available here: https://assets.schoolsfirstfcu.org/share/50C8B60C-1006-4552-8489351E8AA7D264/ Education leaders and county offices of education throughout California were recognized for their outstanding contributions to ...
Premier America Credit Union Partners with Arkatechture to Power Data-Driven Member Experiences
With Arkatechture’s help, Premier America Credit Union is modernizing their data infrastructure and accelerating their digital transformation efforts.
myCUmortgage Continues to Grow with Eight New Partner Credit Unions
myCUmortgage announced new partnerships with eight credit unions in the third quarter of this year. Spanning the U.S., these new ...
EECU Offers Assistance for Members Impacted by Government Shutdown
FRESNO, Calif. (Oct. 6, 2025) – Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) announced a special financial assistance package to help members ...
Desert Financial CU Becomes Newest Owner of Student Choice CUSO
CU Student Choice, the leading provider of higher education financing solutions to America’s credit unions, announced Desert Financial Credit Union ...
defi SOLUTIONS Announces New Partnership with Informed.IQ to Automate Funding Process and Reduce Risk
defi SOLUTIONS has partnered with Informed.IQ to integrate its AI-driven verification technology into the defi loan origination system (LOS), helping ...
EECU and Merced County Office of Education Celebrate Excellence in Education
FRESNO, Calif. (Oct. 3, 2025) – Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) proudly joined the Merced County Office of Education to ...
Justice Federal Credit Union Offers Special Assistance in Response to the Federal Government Shutdown
In response to the Federal Government shutdown impacting thousands of federal employees, Justice Federal Credit Union (Justice Federal) is upholding ...
Coastal Credit Union Foundation Opens Scholarship Applications for 2026–27 School Year
The Coastal Credit Union Foundation is proud to announce that scholarship applications for the 2026–2027 academic year are now open. ...
CUES Continues Enhancing Member Impact with the Promotion of Two Senior Leaders
CUES is proud to announce the promotion of two senior leaders into newly elevated roles, reinforcing its commitment to agility, ...
Maine Credit Unions Rally to Fight Hunger with $100,000 Ending Hunger Challenge
This October, Maine’s credit unions are rallying to raise $100,000 for the Campaign for Ending Hunger, fueling meals through Good ...
EECU Provides Financial Education at Parenting Student Conference
FRESNO, Calif. (Sept. 29, 2025) – Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) was proud to sponsor and participate in Fresno City ...
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: October 17, 2025
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic ...
Alogent’s Unify Named Finalist for Best Consumer Payments Solution at The PayTech Awards USA
Alogent’s Unify has been selected as a finalist for “Best Consumer Payments Solution” at The PayTech Awards USA. Unify consolidates ...
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union and Sacramento Republic Football Club Honor Sacramento 2026 Teachers of the Year
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union recognized eleven educators as Sacramento County’s 2026 Teachers of the Year in an on-field ceremony at ...
Redwood Credit Union inspires hope by supporting foster youth
On Monday, October 13, while most financial institutions observed a federal holiday, RCU continued its tradition of dedicating the day ...
Peach State FCU Welcomes Dr. Lori Brownlee-Brewton to Board of Directors
Peach State Federal Credit Union is pleased to welcome Dr. Lori Brownlee-Brewton to its Board of Directors. Dr. Brewton currently ...
Cloudvirga integrates Horizon POS with Stewart Valuation Intelligence to streamline appraisal ordering
Cloudvirga, a Stewart-owned provider of digital point-of-sale platforms for lenders, today announced the integration of its Horizon POS with Stewart ...
Elan Credit Card Donates $75,000 to Local Communities on Credit Union Day
(Minneapolis, MN) — Inspired by the passion and dedication of our credit union partners, Elan Credit Card (Elan) has donated ...
Callahan & Associates Launches “The Member Story Project” To Spotlight The Everyday Impact Of Credit Unions
Washington, DC – In celebration of International Credit Union Day, Callahan & Associates is proud to announce the launch of ...
GARDEN SAVINGS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION CELEBRATES SUCCESSFUL GRAND RE-OPENING OF SAYREVILLE BRANCH
Sayreville, NJ – Garden Savings Federal Credit Union, a leading credit union based in Parsippany, New Jersey, is excited to ...
Callahan & Associates Launches CreditUnions.com 2026 Innovation Series
Washington, DC – Callahan & Associates has announced the launch of the CreditUnions.com 2026 Innovation Series, opening applications for vendors ...
Meriwest Launches Community Foundation with Helen Grays-Jones as Executive Director to Drive Financial Literacy and Education
The Meriwest Community Foundation launches with a mission to strengthen communities through financial education and social impact programs. Led by ...
Sound Credit Union Supports Homes First Through Annual Employee Fundraiser
TACOMA, Wash. –Sound Credit Union (Sound) recently hosted its annual employee charity fundraiser benefitting Homes First, a local nonprofit in ...
Cloudvirga announces integration between Horizon POS and ICE PPE
Cloudvirga, a Stewart-owned provider of digital point-of-sale platforms for lenders, today announced a new integration between its Horizon POS platform ...
Verity Credit Union Unveils Grants for Growth to Empower Community Changemakers
Reinventing its previously known Microgrant Program to include both microbusinesses and nonprofits, Verity deepens its commitment to support historically excluded ...
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: October 10, 2025
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic ...
Ryan Suttles Named 2025 CUES Emerging Leader
Ryan Suttles, Real Estate Specialist II, State Employees’ CU, NC, has been named the 2025 CUES Emerging Leader.
Clearview Foundation Hosts First Annual Golf Outing, Raising $37,000 to Support Local Nonprofits
The Clearview Foundation, the newly established philanthropic arm of Clearview Federal Credit Union, hosted its First Annual Golf Outing on ...
EECU Student Grant Program Application Period Now Open
FRESNO, Calif. (Oct. 8, 2025) – Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) is now accepting applications for its Student Grant Program ...
SchoolsFirst FCU Partners with the California County Superintendents to Recognize Education Leaders Throughout the State
Photos available here: https://assets.schoolsfirstfcu.org/share/50C8B60C-1006-4552-8489351E8AA7D264/ Education leaders and county offices of education throughout California were recognized for their outstanding contributions to ...
Premier America Credit Union Partners with Arkatechture to Power Data-Driven Member Experiences
With Arkatechture’s help, Premier America Credit Union is modernizing their data infrastructure and accelerating their digital transformation efforts.
myCUmortgage Continues to Grow with Eight New Partner Credit Unions
myCUmortgage announced new partnerships with eight credit unions in the third quarter of this year. Spanning the U.S., these new ...
EECU Offers Assistance for Members Impacted by Government Shutdown
FRESNO, Calif. (Oct. 6, 2025) – Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) announced a special financial assistance package to help members ...
Desert Financial CU Becomes Newest Owner of Student Choice CUSO
CU Student Choice, the leading provider of higher education financing solutions to America’s credit unions, announced Desert Financial Credit Union ...
defi SOLUTIONS Announces New Partnership with Informed.IQ to Automate Funding Process and Reduce Risk
defi SOLUTIONS has partnered with Informed.IQ to integrate its AI-driven verification technology into the defi loan origination system (LOS), helping ...
EECU and Merced County Office of Education Celebrate Excellence in Education
FRESNO, Calif. (Oct. 3, 2025) – Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) proudly joined the Merced County Office of Education to ...
Justice Federal Credit Union Offers Special Assistance in Response to the Federal Government Shutdown
In response to the Federal Government shutdown impacting thousands of federal employees, Justice Federal Credit Union (Justice Federal) is upholding ...
Coastal Credit Union Foundation Opens Scholarship Applications for 2026–27 School Year
The Coastal Credit Union Foundation is proud to announce that scholarship applications for the 2026–2027 academic year are now open. ...
CUES Continues Enhancing Member Impact with the Promotion of Two Senior Leaders
CUES is proud to announce the promotion of two senior leaders into newly elevated roles, reinforcing its commitment to agility, ...
Maine Credit Unions Rally to Fight Hunger with $100,000 Ending Hunger Challenge
This October, Maine’s credit unions are rallying to raise $100,000 for the Campaign for Ending Hunger, fueling meals through Good ...
EECU Provides Financial Education at Parenting Student Conference
FRESNO, Calif. (Sept. 29, 2025) – Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) was proud to sponsor and participate in Fresno City ...
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: October 17, 2025
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.
Alogent’s Unify Named Finalist for Best Consumer Payments Solution at The PayTech Awards USA
Alogent’s Unify has been selected as a finalist for “Best Consumer Payments Solution” at The PayTech Awards USA. Unify consolidates all item processing workflows into ...
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union and Sacramento Republic Football Club Honor Sacramento 2026 Teachers of the Year
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union recognized eleven educators as Sacramento County’s 2026 Teachers of the Year in an on-field ceremony at the Sacramento Republic Football Club ...
Redwood Credit Union inspires hope by supporting foster youth
On Monday, October 13, while most financial institutions observed a federal holiday, RCU continued its tradition of dedicating the day to making meaningful change through ...
Peach State FCU Welcomes Dr. Lori Brownlee-Brewton to Board of Directors
Peach State Federal Credit Union is pleased to welcome Dr. Lori Brownlee-Brewton to its Board of Directors. Dr. Brewton currently serves as the Superintendent of ...
Cloudvirga integrates Horizon POS with Stewart Valuation Intelligence to streamline appraisal ordering
Cloudvirga, a Stewart-owned provider of digital point-of-sale platforms for lenders, today announced the integration of its Horizon POS with Stewart Valuation Intelligence, LLC (SVI), a ...