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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 to operational efficiency, strong risk management, and delivering a high-quality customer experience. Hometown Bank continues to invest in technology that supports its lending team while enhancing service for its customers and communities. By implementing the

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 to operational efficiency, strong risk management, and a high-quality customer experience. The Square 1 Credit Suite is designed specifically for commercial and agricultural lending and includes tools for credit analysis, financial spreading, risk rating, loan

Suntell launches AI-powered SpreadIQ™ to accelerate tax return analysis and underwriting workflows

Suntell announced the release of SpreadIQ, an AI-powered capability within the Square 1 Credit Suite designed to automate tax return analysis, reduce manual data entry, and accelerate commercial underwriting workflows. Powered by Suntell AnalystIQ, Suntell’s AI-driven analysis layer for financial documents, SpreadIQ reads and interprets tax returns, extracts key financial information, and maps the data

Woodford State Bank Selects Square 1 Credit Suite by Suntell

Woodford State Bank Selects Square 1 Credit Suite by Suntell February 23, 2026 — Suntell, a leading provider of loan origination software for commercial and agricultural lending, is pleased to announce that Woodford State Bank has selected the Square 1 Credit Suite by Suntell to strengthen its agricultural and commercial lending operations. Woodford State Bank’s

Suntell Marks 30 Years Advancing Commercial and Agricultural Lending Technology for Community Financial Institutions

Suntell Marks 30 Years Advancing Commercial and Agricultural Lending Technology for Community Financial Institutions Suntell is celebrating its 30th anniversary, marking three decades of developing loan management technology designed specifically for community banks and credit unions engaged in commercial and agricultural lending. Since its founding in 1996, Suntell has focused on improving how financial institutions

Freedom Bank Selects Square 1 Credit Suite by Suntell

Suntell, a leading provider of loan origination software for commercial and agricultural lending, is pleased to announce that Freedom Bank, located in Indiana, has selected the Square 1 Credit Suite to enhance its lending operations. Freedom Bank’s selection of the Square 1 Credit Suite supports its ongoing commitment to being community focused, customer friendly and

First Independent Bank Selects Square 1 Credit Suite by Suntell

Suntell, a leading provider of loan origination software for commercial and agricultural lending, announced that First Independent Bank has selected the Square 1 Credit Suite to strengthen its commercial lending operations. With a long-standing commitment to supporting its customers and local communities, First Independent Bank continues to invest in technology that improves efficiency, enhances customer

Debunking the Myths: What AI Really Means for Banking

Debunking the Myths: What AI Really Means for Banking By Hugh Khan, Chief Technology Officer, Suntell and Intelligent Banking Solutions In this insightful article, Hugh Khan addresses the most common misconceptions surrounding artificial intelligence in banking. As CTO of both Suntell and Intelligent Banking Solutions, Hugh brings a practical and grounded perspective to an often-hyped

Suntell Reaffirms Commitment to Client Success with Annual Training Event

Suntell is pleased to announce its 2025 Annual Client Training, taking place Sept. 9-10 at The Westin Kansas City at Crown Center, a two-day event underscoring the company’s ongoing investment in client growth and long-term success. Designed exclusively for users of the Square 1 Credit Suite, the training brings together community bankers and the Suntell

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 ...
Operations & HR

Tina Muth Promoted to Market President of Aggieland Credit Union

Greater Texas Credit Union has promoted Tina Muth as Market President, leading strategic expansion and operations for the Aggieland Credit ...
Making A Difference

Peach State FCU C.A.R.E.S. Foundation Announces 2026 Recipients for Annual Scholarship Program

LAWRENCEVILLE, GA (May 1, 2026) – The Peach State FCU C.A.R.E.S. Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of its ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: May 01, 2026

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

Tina Muth Promoted to Market President of Aggieland Credit Union

Greater Texas Credit Union has promoted Tina Muth as Market President, leading strategic expansion and operations for the Aggieland Credit ...
Making A Difference

Peach State FCU C.A.R.E.S. Foundation Announces 2026 Recipients for Annual Scholarship Program

LAWRENCEVILLE, GA (May 1, 2026) – The Peach State FCU C.A.R.E.S. Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of its ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: May 01, 2026

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

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.

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 association’s highest recognition for individuals, ...

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 Motyka as a new Director, ...

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 story, reach customers and build ...
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