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.
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.
American Credit Union Mortgage Association (ACUMA)
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
American Credit Union Mortgage Association (ACUMA)
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
American Credit Union Mortgage Association (ACUMA)
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.
American Credit Union Mortgage Association (ACUMA)
June 13, 2024
ACUMA Approves Slate of Officers 2023
ACUMA Approves New Slate of Officers at the 2023 Annual Conference in National Harbor, MD.
American Credit Union Mortgage Association (ACUMA)
October 4, 2023
American Credit Union Mortgage Association (ACUMA) Announces Open Registration for 2023 Annual Conference
American Credit Union Mortgage Association (ACUMA) Announces Open Registration for 2023 Annual Conference
American Credit Union Mortgage Association (ACUMA)
June 6, 2023
American Credit Union Mortgage Association Announces Open Registration for 2023 ACUMA Workshops
It’s time to start planning your professional development for 2023, and foremost among the many educational opportunities should be your attendance at one of the 2023 FOCALpoint Workshops sponsored by the American Credit Union Mortgage Association (ACUMA). Registration is now open through the ACUMA website at acuma.org.
American Credit Union Mortgage Association (ACUMA)
December 6, 2022
American Credit Union Mortgage Association (ACUMA) Announces 2023 Live Events
Interested in becoming a more effective and successful credit union mortgage lender? Would you like to connect with other professionals in the mortgage lending industry and master new strategies to better serve existing and potential credit union members? Then mark your 2023 calendar for these in-person education and networking events sponsored by the American Credit
American Credit Union Mortgage Association (ACUMA)
November 17, 2022
ACUMA Welcomes New Board Members; Approves Slate of Officers
The American Credit Union Mortgage Association has welcomed two new members to its Board of Directors.
American Credit Union Mortgage Association (ACUMA)
September 21, 2022
Barry Stricklin Re-elected ACUMA Chair to Fulfill Role Left Open by Tim Mislansky’s Resignation
Barry Stricklin, Senior Vice President, Tower Federal Credit Union will step in for prior Chair Tim Mislansky, who resigned from his role & the board.
American Credit Union Mortgage Association (ACUMA)
September 20, 2022
ACUMA Announces Partnership with NAMMB
ACUMA announces that it will begin a partnership with NAMMBA to help connect 50,000+ students to the real estate finance industry by the year 2025.
American Credit Union Mortgage Association (ACUMA)
June 30, 2022
Peter J. Benjamin, CMB named as ACUMA President
ACUMA has named Peter J. Benjamin, CMB as the next President of the organization.
American Credit Union Mortgage Association (ACUMA)
February 23, 2022
ACUMA opens registration for 2022 Deep-Dive Workshops
Registration is now open for the popular ACUMA Deep-Dive Workshops to be held in Nashville and Portland in 2022.
American Credit Union Mortgage Association (ACUMA)
February 2, 2022
ACUMA Announces Dates for 2022 In-Person Events
Dates have been announced for ACUMA’s 2022 in-person events. Programs planned in Nashville, Portland, OR and Las Vegas.
American Credit Union Mortgage Association (ACUMA)
November 17, 2021
ACUMA President to Step Down
Tracy Ashfield is stepping down as ACUMA President, effective January 30, 2022. The longtime association leader plans to assist in transition.
American Credit Union Mortgage Association (ACUMA)
October 7, 2021
ACUMA OPENS REGISTRATION FOR ANNUAL CONFERENCE
ACUMA OPENS REGISTRATION FOR ANNUAL CONFERENCE In-Person Event to Be Held in Washington, D.C. Area Sept. 12-15, 2021
American Credit Union Mortgage Association (ACUMA)
June 16, 2021
ACUMA Plans In-Person Conference in September 2021
The American Credit Union Mortgage Association (ACUMA) will reconvene for its annual conference in-person in September at the Gaylord National Resort.
American Credit Union Mortgage Association (ACUMA)
May 13, 2021
Former President & Co-Founder Bob Dorsa To Leave ACUMA
ACUMA founder Bob Dorsa announced he will leave the association March 31.
American Credit Union Mortgage Association (ACUMA)
April 2, 2021
Adaption, Innovation and Levaraging the CUSO
The CUSO landscape is truly a cooperative environment working to help each other be better in the credit union space.
American Credit Union Mortgage Association (ACUMA)
March 29, 2021
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Announces Application Timeline for Member Education Award Scholarships
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California and the largest serving school employees and their families, today ...
Eltropy Showcases AI-Driven Solutions at VentureTech 2024, Celebrates Industry Innovation
Eltropy, the leading conversations platform for community financial institutions (CFIs), showcased its innovative safe AI technology at VentureTech 2024, held ...
Advia Credit Union Launches Instant Payments with FedNow® and RTP, Enhancing Member Experience
Advia Credit Union, serving nearly 200,000 members across Michigan, Wisconsin, and Illinois, is excited to share that it now offers ...
Cetera Welcomes Eglin Federal Credit Union
Florida -based credit union with 70-year track record to collaborate with Cetera Financial Institutions to grow and deliver member-focused investment ...
Horizon Helps Build a Better Future With $10,000 Donation
SPOKANE VALLEY, WA, November 4, 2024 – Horizon Credit Union helped secure the future of local families by awarding $10,000 ...
GTE Financial Announces Key Promotions in Talent Development and Talent Administration Teams
GTE Financial is excited to announce the promotions of two key leaders within its Talent Organization. Josh Lansing has been ...
Coastal Credit Union Collecting Toys for Tots
Coastal Credit Union has partnered with iHeart Radio and the United States Marine Corps to sponsor this year’s Toys for ...
Six Credit Unions Partner with myCUmortgage for Comprehensive Home Loan Services
As part of its ongoing efforts to help more credit union members with homeownership, myCUmortgage is excited to announce six ...
LGE Community Credit Union wins two Marketing Association of Credit Unions awards
LGE Community Credit Union is proud to announce that it has been recognized with two awards from the Marketing Association ...
INTRODUCING TRIUNITY FOUNDATION: HELPING ELIMINATE DEBT FOR THOSE FACING TERMINAL ILLNESSES
St. Cloud Financial Credit Union is proud to announce the launch of TriUnity Foundation, a groundbreaking foundation in the credit ...
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 ...
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Recognizes Los Angeles County Teachers and Classified Employees of the Year
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California and the largest serving school employees and their families, hosted ...
SECU’s Annual Statewide Toy Drive is Happening Now
State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) is excited to announce that its third annual statewide Toy Drive is officially underway and ...
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: November 8, 2024
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic ...
Seattle Credit Union Receives $900 Thousand In CDFI Funding To Support Their ITIN Affordable Housing Mortgage Product
SEATTLE, WA—Seattle Credit Union received $900 thousand in CDFI (Community Development Financial Institution) funding to support the development of their 30-year fixed below market rate ...
eDOC Adds Seven New In-House Imaging Clients through Strategic Partnerships
eDOC added seven new in-house imaging clients in 2024 driven by its strong relationships with key network partners and reflecting ...
LAFCU earns national recognition as finalist for Credit Union Times Luminaries Award
LANSING, MI – LAFCU has been named a finalist for the Credit Union Times Luminaries Award in the category of Innovation in Tech – AI/Cybersecurity/Mobile ...
CUES Welcomes New Leader to Help Elevate Industry Partnerships
CUES is pleased to announce a new leadership position that will play a critical role in establishing and cultivating supplier ...
GTE Financial Proudly Awards $5,000 Grant to Tampa Bay Kayak Anglers at Tampa Bay Lightning’s Noche Latina Night
GTE Financial is proud to announce the awarding of a $5,000 grant to Tampa Bay Kayak Anglers (TBKA) during the ...
Students Practice Real-World Financial Skills at Reality Fair Hosted by UMassFive and the MassHire Franklin Hampshire Workforce Board
UMassFive College Federal Credit Union and MassHire Franklin Hampshire Workforce Board (MFHWB) recently partnered to hold a Reality Fair for ...
Clearview President & CEO Lisa Florian Honored with C-Suite Award for Leadership Excellence
Lisa Florian, President & CEO of Clearview Federal Credit Union, was honored with a Pittsburgh Business Times C-Suite Award for ...
Advia Credit Union Named Best Credit Union and Best Investments; Wisconsin & Illinois
Advia Credit Union is proud to announce its recognition as a Community Favorite in the categories of Best Credit Union ...
Corporate One Federal Credit Union Promotes Regina Lewie to Senior VP and Chief Risk Officer
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 7, 2024 Corporate One Contact Adam Gibbs 614-581-5715 agibbs@corporateone.coop Corporate One Federal Credit Union Promotes Regina ...
EECU Helps Victims of Hurricanes and Wildfires
EECU is helping its members who were impacted by recent hurricanes and wildfires by offering financial support through its disaster ...
Lucy Daniels Center Receives $750,000 Grant for Youth Mental Health Facility and Resource Center
SECU Foundation has awarded a $750,000 challenge grant to Lucy Daniels Center (LDC) for the construction of a youth mental ...
myCUmortgage Recognizes Partner Credit Unions for Trailblazing the Mortgage Frontier
Celebrating the best of the best in credit union mortgage lending, myCUmortgage recognized 17 winners during the 19th Annual myCUmortgage ...
Trent Hudson Joins Chartway Credit Union as Senior Vice President of Finance
Chartway is pleased to announce that Trent Hudson has joined the credit union as its new senior vice president of ...
Corporate Central Welcomes Chelsea Menge as Relationship Development Manager
Corporate Central is excited to announce the addition of Chelsea Menge as Relationship Development Manager. In this vital role, Menge ...
Unitus Community Credit Union Awards Community Impact Grant to Economic Development Nonprofit
In partnership with Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines, Business Impact Northwest will receive $100,000 in grant funds
Redwood Credit Union Donates More than $56,000 to Local Nonprofits for International Credit Union Day
On October 17, Redwood Credit Union (RCU) joined credit unions around the world in celebrating International Credit Union (ICU) Day, ...
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Announces Application Timeline for Member Education Award Scholarships
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California and the largest serving school employees and their families, today ...
Eltropy Showcases AI-Driven Solutions at VentureTech 2024, Celebrates Industry Innovation
Eltropy, the leading conversations platform for community financial institutions (CFIs), showcased its innovative safe AI technology at VentureTech 2024, held ...
Advia Credit Union Launches Instant Payments with FedNow® and RTP, Enhancing Member Experience
Advia Credit Union, serving nearly 200,000 members across Michigan, Wisconsin, and Illinois, is excited to share that it now offers ...
Cetera Welcomes Eglin Federal Credit Union
Florida -based credit union with 70-year track record to collaborate with Cetera Financial Institutions to grow and deliver member-focused investment ...
Horizon Helps Build a Better Future With $10,000 Donation
SPOKANE VALLEY, WA, November 4, 2024 – Horizon Credit Union helped secure the future of local families by awarding $10,000 ...
GTE Financial Announces Key Promotions in Talent Development and Talent Administration Teams
GTE Financial is excited to announce the promotions of two key leaders within its Talent Organization. Josh Lansing has been ...
Coastal Credit Union Collecting Toys for Tots
Coastal Credit Union has partnered with iHeart Radio and the United States Marine Corps to sponsor this year’s Toys for ...
Six Credit Unions Partner with myCUmortgage for Comprehensive Home Loan Services
As part of its ongoing efforts to help more credit union members with homeownership, myCUmortgage is excited to announce six ...
LGE Community Credit Union wins two Marketing Association of Credit Unions awards
LGE Community Credit Union is proud to announce that it has been recognized with two awards from the Marketing Association ...
INTRODUCING TRIUNITY FOUNDATION: HELPING ELIMINATE DEBT FOR THOSE FACING TERMINAL ILLNESSES
St. Cloud Financial Credit Union is proud to announce the launch of TriUnity Foundation, a groundbreaking foundation in the credit ...
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 ...
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Recognizes Los Angeles County Teachers and Classified Employees of the Year
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California and the largest serving school employees and their families, hosted ...
SECU’s Annual Statewide Toy Drive is Happening Now
State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) is excited to announce that its third annual statewide Toy Drive is officially underway and ...
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: November 8, 2024
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic ...
Seattle Credit Union Receives $900 Thousand In CDFI Funding To Support Their ITIN Affordable Housing Mortgage Product
SEATTLE, WA—Seattle Credit Union received $900 thousand in CDFI (Community Development Financial Institution) funding to support the development of their 30-year fixed below market rate ...
eDOC Adds Seven New In-House Imaging Clients through Strategic Partnerships
eDOC added seven new in-house imaging clients in 2024 driven by its strong relationships with key network partners and reflecting ...
LAFCU earns national recognition as finalist for Credit Union Times Luminaries Award
LANSING, MI – LAFCU has been named a finalist for the Credit Union Times Luminaries Award in the category of Innovation in Tech – AI/Cybersecurity/Mobile ...
CUES Welcomes New Leader to Help Elevate Industry Partnerships
CUES is pleased to announce a new leadership position that will play a critical role in establishing and cultivating supplier ...
GTE Financial Proudly Awards $5,000 Grant to Tampa Bay Kayak Anglers at Tampa Bay Lightning’s Noche Latina Night
GTE Financial is proud to announce the awarding of a $5,000 grant to Tampa Bay Kayak Anglers (TBKA) during the ...
Students Practice Real-World Financial Skills at Reality Fair Hosted by UMassFive and the MassHire Franklin Hampshire Workforce Board
UMassFive College Federal Credit Union and MassHire Franklin Hampshire Workforce Board (MFHWB) recently partnered to hold a Reality Fair for ...
Clearview President & CEO Lisa Florian Honored with C-Suite Award for Leadership Excellence
Lisa Florian, President & CEO of Clearview Federal Credit Union, was honored with a Pittsburgh Business Times C-Suite Award for ...
Advia Credit Union Named Best Credit Union and Best Investments; Wisconsin & Illinois
Advia Credit Union is proud to announce its recognition as a Community Favorite in the categories of Best Credit Union ...
Corporate One Federal Credit Union Promotes Regina Lewie to Senior VP and Chief Risk Officer
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 7, 2024 Corporate One Contact Adam Gibbs 614-581-5715 agibbs@corporateone.coop Corporate One Federal Credit Union Promotes Regina ...
EECU Helps Victims of Hurricanes and Wildfires
EECU is helping its members who were impacted by recent hurricanes and wildfires by offering financial support through its disaster ...
Lucy Daniels Center Receives $750,000 Grant for Youth Mental Health Facility and Resource Center
SECU Foundation has awarded a $750,000 challenge grant to Lucy Daniels Center (LDC) for the construction of a youth mental ...
myCUmortgage Recognizes Partner Credit Unions for Trailblazing the Mortgage Frontier
Celebrating the best of the best in credit union mortgage lending, myCUmortgage recognized 17 winners during the 19th Annual myCUmortgage ...
Trent Hudson Joins Chartway Credit Union as Senior Vice President of Finance
Chartway is pleased to announce that Trent Hudson has joined the credit union as its new senior vice president of ...
Corporate Central Welcomes Chelsea Menge as Relationship Development Manager
Corporate Central is excited to announce the addition of Chelsea Menge as Relationship Development Manager. In this vital role, Menge ...
Unitus Community Credit Union Awards Community Impact Grant to Economic Development Nonprofit
In partnership with Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines, Business Impact Northwest will receive $100,000 in grant funds
Redwood Credit Union Donates More than $56,000 to Local Nonprofits for International Credit Union Day
On October 17, Redwood Credit Union (RCU) joined credit unions around the world in celebrating International Credit Union (ICU) Day, ...
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Announces Application Timeline for Member Education Award Scholarships
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California and the largest serving school employees and their families, today announced that applications for its ...
Eltropy Showcases AI-Driven Solutions at VentureTech 2024, Celebrates Industry Innovation
Eltropy, the leading conversations platform for community financial institutions (CFIs), showcased its innovative safe AI technology at VentureTech 2024, held November 12-14 at the Omni ...
Advia Credit Union Launches Instant Payments with FedNow® and RTP, Enhancing Member Experience
Advia Credit Union, serving nearly 200,000 members across Michigan, Wisconsin, and Illinois, is excited to share that it now offers FedNow® Service and Real-Time Payments ...
Cetera Welcomes Eglin Federal Credit Union
Florida -based credit union with 70-year track record to collaborate with Cetera Financial Institutions to grow and deliver member-focused investment program.
Horizon Helps Build a Better Future With $10,000 Donation
SPOKANE VALLEY, WA, November 4, 2024 – Horizon Credit Union helped secure the future of local families by awarding $10,000 to Habitat for Humanity of ...
GTE Financial Announces Key Promotions in Talent Development and Talent Administration Teams
GTE Financial is excited to announce the promotions of two key leaders within its Talent Organization. Josh Lansing has been promoted to Vice President of ...