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.

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: February 16, 2024

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

Raquel Reed February 20, 2024

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: February 09, 2024

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

Raquel Reed February 12, 2024

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: February 02, 2024

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

Raquel Reed February 7, 2024

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: January 26, 2024

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

Raquel Reed January 29, 2024

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: January 19, 2024

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

Raquel Reed January 22, 2024

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: January 12, 2024

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

Raquel Reed January 12, 2024

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: January 05, 2024

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

Raquel Reed January 8, 2024

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: December 29, 2023

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

Raquel Reed January 2, 2024

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: December 15, 2023

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

Raquel Reed December 18, 2023

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: December 01, 2023

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

Raquel Reed December 1, 2023

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: November 24, 2023

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

Raquel Reed November 27, 2023

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: November 10, 2023

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

Raquel Reed November 10, 2023

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: November 03, 2023

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

Raquel Reed November 3, 2023

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: October 20, 2023

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

Raquel Reed October 20, 2023

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: October 13, 2023

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

Raquel Reed October 13, 2023

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: October 06, 2023

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

Raquel Reed October 6, 2023

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: September 22, 2023

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

Raquel Reed September 22, 2023

Announcing the hiring of Chris Dahlgren to lead our credit union regulatory team and bolster Baker Loan Solutions.

The Baker Group is committed to continued expansion and improvement of our credit union platform. We are excited to announce the hiring of Chris Dahlgren to lead our credit union regulatory team and bolster Baker Loan Solutions. Chris’s background as an NCUA principle examiner along with his ability to work strategically with clients make him

Jeffery Behymer September 18, 2023

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: September 15, 2023

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

Raquel Reed September 15, 2023

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: September 8, 2023

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

Raquel Reed September 8, 2023

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: September 1, 2023

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

Raquel Reed September 1, 2023

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: August 18, 2023

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

Raquel Reed August 18, 2023

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: August 11, 2023

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

Raquel Reed August 11, 2023

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: August 04, 2023

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

Raquel Reed August 4, 2023

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: July 28, 2023

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

Raquel Reed July 28, 2023

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: July 21, 2023

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

Raquel Reed July 21, 2023

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: July 14, 2023

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

Raquel Reed July 14, 2023

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: July 07, 2023

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

Raquel Reed July 7, 2023

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: June 30, 2023

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

Raquel Reed June 30, 2023

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: June 23, 2023

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

Raquel Reed June 23, 2023

Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: May 02, 2025

May 5, 2025

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

Other

RCU celebrates small business growth—in May and every day

May 5, 2025

As Redwood Credit Union (RCU) marks 75 years of service, it’s celebrating not just its own history but the stories ...

Making A Difference

Indiana Members Credit Union Awards $154,000 in Funds to Local Nonprofits through FHLBank Indianapolis Grant Program

May 5, 2025

Indiana Members Credit Union, in collaboration with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis, awarded three nonprofit organizations $154,000 in ...

Making A Difference

LAFCU Brings Financial Literacy To Life For Lansing Christian Students At Financial Reality Fair

May 2, 2025

LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU hosted its fifth annual Financial Reality Fair at Lansing Christian School April 10, giving high school ...

Personnel Promotions

LAFCU Announces Key Promotions To Drive Growth And Efficiency

May 2, 2025

LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU has announced the promotions of Kimberly Austin to executive implementation officer and Justin Tuck to succeed ...

Making A Difference

LAFCU’s Pathway to Financial Transformation Graduates Celebrate Success

May 2, 2025

LANSING, Mich. — In LAFCU’s community room, a sea of blue caps and gowns moved with excitement as proud graduates ...

Making A Difference

EECU Honors Outstanding Educators, Staff in Kings County

May 2, 2025

Fresno, CA – May 1, 2025 – Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) partnered once again with the Kings County Office ...

New Product Releases

Cloudvirga launches Tropos, a modern borrower portal built for the future of digital lending

May 2, 2025

Cloudvirga today announced the launch of Tropos, a next-generation borrower portal that will empower lenders to deliver personalized, intuitive digital ...

Strategic Partnerships

Financial Advantages Growing in Southeast Wisconsin – Advia Credit Union Adds New Locations in West Allis and Pewaukee

May 2, 2025

Kalamazoo, MI – Advia Credit Union continues to grow and live its mission of providing financial advantages with the recent ...

Vendor Resources

SHAZAM CREATOR CHRIS BARTON TO HEADLINE LENDING TECH LIVE ’25 WITH KEYNOTE ON INNOVATION AND IMAGINATION

May 1, 2025

Origence, a leading provider of lending technology solutions, announced founder and creator of Shazam, Chris Barton, as a keynote speaker ...

Operations & HR

Farewell, Tax Exemption? Executive Compensation in Credit Unions May Face Major Changes

May 1, 2025

Regardless of whether the tax exemption ultimately remains, proactive measures today will safeguardyour credit union’s competitive positioning and mission integrity. ...

Personnel Promotions

Gregory Johnson Named Chairman of Truliant Board of Directors

May 1, 2025

The Truliant Federal Credit Union Board of Directors has elected Gregory T. Johnson as its new chairman for the 2025-26 ...

Making A Difference

LendKey and Member Student Lending Announce Third Annual $20,000 Scholarship Program

April 30, 2025

LendKey, the pioneer of digital network lending, and Member Student Lending, a leading network of credit unions offering private student ...

Making A Difference

SchoolsFirst FCU Sponsors Awards Gala for Santa Maria-Bonita School District

April 30, 2025

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California and the largest serving school employees and their families, today ...

Making A Difference

Coastal Credit Union Foundation Announces Grants for Q1 2025

April 30, 2025

The Coastal Credit Union Foundation has awarded $348,500 to 19 nonprofits in North Carolina during its Q1 2025 grant cycle. ...

Strategic Partnerships

FORUM Credit Union Selects Arkatechture as Data Analytics Partner to Accelerate Data-Driven Growth

April 29, 2025

FORUM Credit Union has selected Arkatechture, a leading provider of data analytics and business intelligence solutions, as its partner to ...

Strategic Partnerships

myCUmortgage Starts the Year Strong by Signing Eight New Credit Union Partnerships

April 29, 2025

myCUmortgage kicked off 2025 prominently by partnering with eight credit unions from across the country, providing them with a comprehensive ...

Making A Difference

Coastal Credit Union 2025 Impact Report

April 29, 2025

Coastal Credit Union’s 2025 Member & Community Impact Report is now available. In addition to highlighting our 2024 accomplishments and ...

Operations & HR

InterLutions Welcomes Kelly Balodis as New Client Services Manager

April 28, 2025

InterLutions, the nation’s fastest-growing employee benefits Credit Union Service Organization (CUSO), proudly announces the addition of Kelly Balodis as Client ...

Making A Difference

Peach State FCU C.A.R.E.S. Foundation Announces 2025 Scholarship Recipients

April 28, 2025

The Peach State FCU C.A.R.E.S. Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of its 2025 Scholarship Program. This year, the ...

Other

Vizo Financial’s May 2025 Education Calendar

April 28, 2025

At Vizo Financial we are committed to providing quality education to credit unions and their staff, which is why we ...

Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: April 25, 2025

April 28, 2025

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

Making A Difference

Callahan & Associates Marks 40 Years With Cherry Tree Dedication At Hains Point

April 25, 2025

In celebration of its 40th anniversary, Callahan & Associates planted a Yoshino cherry tree at Hains Point in Washington, D.C.

Technology

Appli Launches Special Pricing Initiative for Small Credit Unions

April 25, 2025

Appli, the creator of the industry’s first AI-powered smart financial calculator, today announced a market-disrupting pricing initiative designed specifically for ...

Strategic Partnerships

Shoreline Hometown Credit Union Selects Appli for Better Digital Engagement and Conversions

April 25, 2025

Appli, the creator of the industry’s first AI-powered smart financial calculator, today announced that Shoreline Hometown Credit Union, based in ...

Lending

FUTURE OF LENDING TAKES CENTER STAGE: ORIGENCE ANNOUNCES POWERFUL BREAKOUT SESSION LINEUP FOR LENDING TECH LIVE ‘25

April 25, 2025

Origence, the leading lending technology solutions provider for credit unions, announces breakout sessions for its Lending Tech Live ’25 conference, ...

Personnel Promotions

Valley First Credit Union Welcomes Patrick Brown as Vice President of Commercial Banking

April 24, 2025

MODESTO, Calif. April 23, 2025 – Valley First Credit Union is proud to welcome Patrick Brown as its new Vice ...

Making A Difference

FedChoice Charitable Foundation Brings Education & Welfare Initiatives to Community with Vizo Financial Empowerment Grant

April 23, 2025

Funds awarded through Vizo Financial Corporate Credit Union’s Empowerment Grants program, established in 2023, enabled the FedChoice Charitable Foundation to ...

Personnel Promotions

Deadline Nears For LAFCU’s $10K Innovation For Education Grant

April 23, 2025

LANSING, Mich. — Michigan K-12 schools have until April 30 to apply for LAFCU’s Innovation for Education (LIFE) grant, which ...

Making A Difference

LGE Community Credit Union awards $17,500 in scholarships to local high school students

April 23, 2025

LGE Community Credit Union is proud to announce the winners of the 2025 LGE Community Credit Union Scholarship. These awards ...

Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: May 02, 2025

May 5, 2025

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

Other

RCU celebrates small business growth—in May and every day

May 5, 2025

As Redwood Credit Union (RCU) marks 75 years of service, it’s celebrating not just its own history but the stories ...

Making A Difference

Indiana Members Credit Union Awards $154,000 in Funds to Local Nonprofits through FHLBank Indianapolis Grant Program

May 5, 2025

Indiana Members Credit Union, in collaboration with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis, awarded three nonprofit organizations $154,000 in ...

Making A Difference

LAFCU Brings Financial Literacy To Life For Lansing Christian Students At Financial Reality Fair

May 2, 2025

LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU hosted its fifth annual Financial Reality Fair at Lansing Christian School April 10, giving high school ...

Personnel Promotions

LAFCU Announces Key Promotions To Drive Growth And Efficiency

May 2, 2025

LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU has announced the promotions of Kimberly Austin to executive implementation officer and Justin Tuck to succeed ...

Making A Difference

LAFCU’s Pathway to Financial Transformation Graduates Celebrate Success

May 2, 2025

LANSING, Mich. — In LAFCU’s community room, a sea of blue caps and gowns moved with excitement as proud graduates ...

Making A Difference

EECU Honors Outstanding Educators, Staff in Kings County

May 2, 2025

Fresno, CA – May 1, 2025 – Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) partnered once again with the Kings County Office ...

New Product Releases

Cloudvirga launches Tropos, a modern borrower portal built for the future of digital lending

May 2, 2025

Cloudvirga today announced the launch of Tropos, a next-generation borrower portal that will empower lenders to deliver personalized, intuitive digital ...

Strategic Partnerships

Financial Advantages Growing in Southeast Wisconsin – Advia Credit Union Adds New Locations in West Allis and Pewaukee

May 2, 2025

Kalamazoo, MI – Advia Credit Union continues to grow and live its mission of providing financial advantages with the recent ...

Vendor Resources

SHAZAM CREATOR CHRIS BARTON TO HEADLINE LENDING TECH LIVE ’25 WITH KEYNOTE ON INNOVATION AND IMAGINATION

May 1, 2025

Origence, a leading provider of lending technology solutions, announced founder and creator of Shazam, Chris Barton, as a keynote speaker ...

Operations & HR

Farewell, Tax Exemption? Executive Compensation in Credit Unions May Face Major Changes

May 1, 2025

Regardless of whether the tax exemption ultimately remains, proactive measures today will safeguardyour credit union’s competitive positioning and mission integrity. ...

Personnel Promotions

Gregory Johnson Named Chairman of Truliant Board of Directors

May 1, 2025

The Truliant Federal Credit Union Board of Directors has elected Gregory T. Johnson as its new chairman for the 2025-26 ...

Making A Difference

LendKey and Member Student Lending Announce Third Annual $20,000 Scholarship Program

April 30, 2025

LendKey, the pioneer of digital network lending, and Member Student Lending, a leading network of credit unions offering private student ...

Making A Difference

SchoolsFirst FCU Sponsors Awards Gala for Santa Maria-Bonita School District

April 30, 2025

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California and the largest serving school employees and their families, today ...

Making A Difference

Coastal Credit Union Foundation Announces Grants for Q1 2025

April 30, 2025

The Coastal Credit Union Foundation has awarded $348,500 to 19 nonprofits in North Carolina during its Q1 2025 grant cycle. ...

Strategic Partnerships

FORUM Credit Union Selects Arkatechture as Data Analytics Partner to Accelerate Data-Driven Growth

April 29, 2025

FORUM Credit Union has selected Arkatechture, a leading provider of data analytics and business intelligence solutions, as its partner to ...

Strategic Partnerships

myCUmortgage Starts the Year Strong by Signing Eight New Credit Union Partnerships

April 29, 2025

myCUmortgage kicked off 2025 prominently by partnering with eight credit unions from across the country, providing them with a comprehensive ...

Making A Difference

Coastal Credit Union 2025 Impact Report

April 29, 2025

Coastal Credit Union’s 2025 Member & Community Impact Report is now available. In addition to highlighting our 2024 accomplishments and ...

Operations & HR

InterLutions Welcomes Kelly Balodis as New Client Services Manager

April 28, 2025

InterLutions, the nation’s fastest-growing employee benefits Credit Union Service Organization (CUSO), proudly announces the addition of Kelly Balodis as Client ...

Making A Difference

Peach State FCU C.A.R.E.S. Foundation Announces 2025 Scholarship Recipients

April 28, 2025

The Peach State FCU C.A.R.E.S. Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of its 2025 Scholarship Program. This year, the ...

Other

Vizo Financial’s May 2025 Education Calendar

April 28, 2025

At Vizo Financial we are committed to providing quality education to credit unions and their staff, which is why we ...

Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: April 25, 2025

April 28, 2025

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

Making A Difference

Callahan & Associates Marks 40 Years With Cherry Tree Dedication At Hains Point

April 25, 2025

In celebration of its 40th anniversary, Callahan & Associates planted a Yoshino cherry tree at Hains Point in Washington, D.C.

Technology

Appli Launches Special Pricing Initiative for Small Credit Unions

April 25, 2025

Appli, the creator of the industry’s first AI-powered smart financial calculator, today announced a market-disrupting pricing initiative designed specifically for ...

Strategic Partnerships

Shoreline Hometown Credit Union Selects Appli for Better Digital Engagement and Conversions

April 25, 2025

Appli, the creator of the industry’s first AI-powered smart financial calculator, today announced that Shoreline Hometown Credit Union, based in ...

Lending

FUTURE OF LENDING TAKES CENTER STAGE: ORIGENCE ANNOUNCES POWERFUL BREAKOUT SESSION LINEUP FOR LENDING TECH LIVE ‘25

April 25, 2025

Origence, the leading lending technology solutions provider for credit unions, announces breakout sessions for its Lending Tech Live ’25 conference, ...

Personnel Promotions

Valley First Credit Union Welcomes Patrick Brown as Vice President of Commercial Banking

April 24, 2025

MODESTO, Calif. April 23, 2025 – Valley First Credit Union is proud to welcome Patrick Brown as its new Vice ...

Making A Difference

FedChoice Charitable Foundation Brings Education & Welfare Initiatives to Community with Vizo Financial Empowerment Grant

April 23, 2025

Funds awarded through Vizo Financial Corporate Credit Union’s Empowerment Grants program, established in 2023, enabled the FedChoice Charitable Foundation to ...

Personnel Promotions

Deadline Nears For LAFCU’s $10K Innovation For Education Grant

April 23, 2025

LANSING, Mich. — Michigan K-12 schools have until April 30 to apply for LAFCU’s Innovation for Education (LIFE) grant, which ...

Making A Difference

LGE Community Credit Union awards $17,500 in scholarships to local high school students

April 23, 2025

LGE Community Credit Union is proud to announce the winners of the 2025 LGE Community Credit Union Scholarship. These awards ...

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: May 23, 2025

The Baker Group, LP

May 27, 2025

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

Midcoast Federal Credit Union Renews Core Processing Relationship with Synergent

Synergent

May 22, 2025

Midcoast Federal Credit Union has renewed its core processing and technology service agreements with Synergent, including a 10-year agreement for hosted Jack Henry™ Symitar® core ...

Altra Federal Credit Union Selects Alogent’s Unify Platform to Power Next-Gen Deposit Automation Operations

Alogent

May 22, 2025

Altra Federal Credit Union has selected Alogent’s Unify platform to modernize and consolidate its deposit operations across Day 1 and Day 2 workflows. By centralizing ...

Corporate Central Celebrates Kevin Chiappetta’s Reelection as Presidents Council Representative for CFA Institute

Corporate Central Credit Union

May 22, 2025

Corporate Central is proud to announce the reelection of Kevin Chiappetta, CFA, Senior Vice President/Chief Education & Research Officer, as the Presidents Council Representative (PCR) ...

Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger Donates $236,033 to Good Shepherd Food Bank

Maine Credit Union League

May 21, 2025

As hunger rates climb and food pantries across Maine face critical shortages, Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger has stepped in with a $236,033 ...

Credit Unions Challenge Broken Student Loan System with Revolutionary Line of Credit Approach

CU Student Choice

May 21, 2025

CU Student Choice, a credit union-owned organization that helps credit unions deliver private student loan solutions, announced expanded access to its flexible education line of ...

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.

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