Industry Press
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Unitus Community Credit Union’s Tru Checking Receives National Certification by Banking Advocates as Safe, Affordable Account
The Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund’s Bank On National Account Standards Certification of Unitus Tru Checking indicates that it meets more than 25 features for safe and affordable consumer transaction accounts.
Maxwell Partners with Mortgagebot LOS to Enable a Fully Digital Mortgage Experience
Best-in-class integrations securely sync data bi-directionally between the Maxwell Mortgage Point of Sale and the Mortgagebot LOS, ensuring data integrity and a seamless experience for the lender and the borrower Mortgagebot LOS clients across the U.S. can now benefit from the leading POS that significantly increases loan officer productivity and loan pull-through rates
Unitus Community Credit Union Rated a “Best in State” Credit Union by Forbes
In its annual rankings of “Best in State” credit unions, Forbes has named Unitus Community Credit Union the third best credit union in Oregon.
CU Student Choice Launches Financing Option for Pilot Trainees with APCU/Center Parc Credit Union and AeroGuard Flight Training Center
CU Student Choice, the leading provider of higher education financing solutions to America’s credit unions, announced that it has collaborated with APCU/Center Parc Credit Union to provide lending solutions for future airline pilots enrolled in the Pilot Pathway Program at AeroGuard Flight Training Center.
Coastal Credit Union and Ripe for Revival Debut New Mobile Food Market
On June 13, Coastal Credit Union and Ripe for Revival hosted a ribbon cutting and announcement of their new partnership. The event showcased Ripe for Revival’s new Coastal-branded mobile food market that will participate in community events feeding those in need. Funding for the mobile market was made possible in part through more than $100,000
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: June 14, 2024
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Sponsors 2025 Santa Barbara County Teacher of the Year and 2024 Classified School Employees of the Year Awards
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California and the largest serving school employees and their families, today announced its sponsorship of the Santa Barbara County Teacher of the Year and Classified School Employees of the Year annual recognition programs.
SECU Awarded PLANSPONSOR of the Year for Its Total Retirement Offering for Employees
State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) has been named 2024 PLANSPONSOR of the Year for its Total Retirement Offering provided to the more than 10,000 active and retired SECU employee plan participants.
Optimizing Collections: Mitigating Risk Management in Estate Recovery
Inflation has affected many aspects of the economy, with the cost of nearly everything rising – from non-discretionary expenses like food and housing to discretionary activities like entertainment and travel. Estate planning, while not something top of mind for most people, has also been affected. According to Caring.com’s 2024 Wills and Estate survey, a mere
BECU Expands Financial Services for South King County Members with New White Center Location
BECU, Washington’s largest credit union, today announced its plans to open a new Neighborhood Financial Center (NFC) in the White Center neighborhood of Seattle.
Envisant Partners with Clutch
Envisant is excited to share the news below of our partnership with Clutch! Together Clutch and Envisant will empower credit unions to fulfill their digital aspirations and better serve members. I hope you’ll share this great news with your networks and please let me know if you have any questions!
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.
Kristen Mahlmann Promoted to Chief Financial Officer At Redwood Credit Union
Kristen Mahlmann has been promoted to chief financial officer for Redwood Credit Union.
Vecinos Receives $1.6 Million from SECU Foundation for New Medical Center and Human Services Hub
SECU Foundation recently awarded a $1.6 million grant to Vecinos for a new medical center and human services hub in Macon County. A groundbreaking kicked off the initiative to bring greater access to healthcare and supportive services for low-income and uninsured adults in Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Jackson, Macon, and Swain counties.
Eltropy Heats Up Webinar Season: Equipping Credit Unions and Community Banks with Powerful Fraud Prevention Strategies
AI-powered fraud prevention and protecting from the impact of rising delinquencies takes center stage in Eltropy’s latest webinars SANTA CLARA, Calif. – June 13, 2024 – Eltropy, the leading AI-powered conversations platform for community financial institutions (CFIs), is hosting a series of webinars, providing timely guidance on combating fraud and dealing with the impact of
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: June 07, 2024
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.
CU Student Choice Announces Denise Stevens as New Board Member
CU Student Choice, the leading provider of higher education financing solutions to America’s credit unions, announced that Denise Stevens, EVP and Chief Product Officer for Velera (formerly PSCU/Co-Op Solutions), has been appointed to the organization’s Board of Directors.
SchoolsFirst FCU Honors Innovative School Superintendent and District at Innovation in Education Awards
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California and the largest serving school employees and their families, presented the Innovative Superintendent and District Team Award to Joseph Clevenger, superintendent of Bonsall Unified School District in Bonsall, Calif., as part of the Innovation in Education Awards program held May 16 at SeaWorld San Diego
Coastal Credit Union Named to the 2024 Best Employers List by Business North Carolina Magazine
Business North Carolina magazine has announced that Coastal Credit Union has been named one of its 2024 North Carolina Best Employers. This is the seventh time that Coastal has won the award over the past eight years, and it marks the tenth year in a row that the credit union has earned at least one
Coastal Credit Union Hires Doreen Duffy, VP of Human Resources
Coastal Credit Union has hired Doreen Duffy as VP of Human Resources. In her role, Duffy will develop and execute Coastal’s human resources strategy in support of the credit union’s overall strategic plan. She will be responsible for succession planning, talent management, performance management, benefits, and compensation. She and her team will work proactively with
Yolanda Ford to Retire from the NASCUS Regulator Board of Directors
The National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors (NASCUS) is announcing that Yolanda Ford will retire from the NASCUS Regulator Board of Directors on Monday, June 3, 2024. Ms. Ford, the Deputy Superintendent of the Community and Regional Banks Unit within the New York State Department of Financial Services, has been a champion for the
Alogent Introduces Enhanced AccuAccount Features to Strengthen Loan Document Management Compliance, Aligned with Dodd-Frank Act Standards for Demographic Data Protection
Alogent announced the release of AccuAccount v24.0, inclusive of new features that ensure compliance with the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, Section 1071 of the Dodd-Frank Act. These enhancements enable financial institutions to safeguard documents containing sensitive demographic data from users involved in lending decisions, promoting fairness and impartiality in the lending process.
Advia Credit Union proud to announce Recent Key New Hires and Promotions
Advia Credit Union is pleased to announce various internal promotions and new hires within the organization. These updates demonstrate the credit union’s commitment to nurturing talent, recognizing accomplishments, and solidifying its reputation as a dependable financial partner.
Day Air Credit Union Awards Two $1,000 Scholarships to Area Students
Day Air Credit Union is pleased to announce that Sydney Wilson and Cole Malenich are the recipients of the 2024 Bettina L. Buscemi Memorial Scholarship. The Bettina L. Buscemi Memorial Scholarship is in memory of Bettina L. Buscemi, a long-time valued Day Air Credit Union associate. This scholarship is awarded annually to local students who
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: May 31, 2024
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.
Corporate Central Welcomes Laurie Butz as New Board Member Following Retirement of Eric Chrisinger
After 15 years of dedicated volunteer service, including serving as Chair from 2017 to 2019, Eric Chrisinger, President/CEO of Co-op Credit Union in Black River Falls, Wisconsin, has retired from the Corporate Central board of directors. To fill the vacant board position, the Corporate Central board unanimously appointed Laurie Butz, President/CEO of Capital Credit Union
Corporate Central Welcomes Clare Krupar as Accounting and Office Assistant
Corporate Central is pleased to announce the hiring of Clare Krupar as Accounting and Office Assistant. In this role, Krupar will support the tasks and goals of the accounting department, providing essential assistance for organizational tasks and events.
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Surpasses Fundraising Goal for CHLA Walk & Play L.A. 2024
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California and the largest serving school employees and their families, today announced that the Credit Union raised more than $10,900 for Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) through participation at the CHLA Walk & Play L.A. 2024 annual fundraising event, and through a fundraising campaign held in
For Immediate Release: Mission City Federal Credit Union Appoints Kamil Sakici as Chief Executive Officer
Santa Clara, CA – June 4, 2024. The Board of Directors of Mission City Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce the appointment selection of Kamil Sakici as the credit union’s new Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Sakici will succeed Mr. David Waterman, who is retiring after 12 years of dedicated service. “We are excited to
Tasha Kostick Appointed to Corporate One Federal Credit Union’s Board of Directors
Corporate One Federal Credit Union announced today that Tasha Kostick, senior vice president and chief financial officer at 1st Northern California Credit Union in Martinez, Calif., has been appointed to a one-year term on Corporate One’s Board of Directors, effective May 13, 2024.
Unitus Community Credit Union’s Tru Checking Receives National Certification by Banking Advocates as Safe, Affordable Account
Maxwell Partners with Mortgagebot LOS to Enable a Fully Digital Mortgage Experience
Unitus Community Credit Union Rated a “Best in State” Credit Union by Forbes
CU Student Choice Launches Financing Option for Pilot Trainees with APCU/Center Parc Credit Union and AeroGuard Flight Training Center
Coastal Credit Union and Ripe for Revival Debut New Mobile Food Market
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: June 14, 2024
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Sponsors 2025 Santa Barbara County Teacher of the Year and 2024 Classified School Employees of the Year Awards
SECU Awarded PLANSPONSOR of the Year for Its Total Retirement Offering for Employees
Optimizing Collections: Mitigating Risk Management in Estate Recovery
BECU Expands Financial Services for South King County Members with New White Center Location
Envisant Partners with Clutch
ACUMA Seeks New Volunteer Board Member to Serve on Its Board of Directors
Kristen Mahlmann Promoted to Chief Financial Officer At Redwood Credit Union
Vecinos Receives $1.6 Million from SECU Foundation for New Medical Center and Human Services Hub
Eltropy Heats Up Webinar Season: Equipping Credit Unions and Community Banks with Powerful Fraud Prevention Strategies
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: June 07, 2024
CU Student Choice Announces Denise Stevens as New Board Member
SchoolsFirst FCU Honors Innovative School Superintendent and District at Innovation in Education Awards
Coastal Credit Union Named to the 2024 Best Employers List by Business North Carolina Magazine
Coastal Credit Union Hires Doreen Duffy, VP of Human Resources
Yolanda Ford to Retire from the NASCUS Regulator Board of Directors
Alogent Introduces Enhanced AccuAccount Features to Strengthen Loan Document Management Compliance, Aligned with Dodd-Frank Act Standards for Demographic Data Protection
Advia Credit Union proud to announce Recent Key New Hires and Promotions
Day Air Credit Union Awards Two $1,000 Scholarships to Area Students
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: May 31, 2024
Corporate Central Welcomes Laurie Butz as New Board Member Following Retirement of Eric Chrisinger
Corporate Central Welcomes Clare Krupar as Accounting and Office Assistant
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Surpasses Fundraising Goal for CHLA Walk & Play L.A. 2024
For Immediate Release: Mission City Federal Credit Union Appoints Kamil Sakici as Chief Executive Officer
Tasha Kostick Appointed to Corporate One Federal Credit Union’s Board of Directors
Unitus Community Credit Union’s Tru Checking Receives National Certification by Banking Advocates as Safe, Affordable Account
Maxwell Partners with Mortgagebot LOS to Enable a Fully Digital Mortgage Experience
Unitus Community Credit Union Rated a “Best in State” Credit Union by Forbes
CU Student Choice Launches Financing Option for Pilot Trainees with APCU/Center Parc Credit Union and AeroGuard Flight Training Center
Coastal Credit Union and Ripe for Revival Debut New Mobile Food Market
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: June 14, 2024
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Sponsors 2025 Santa Barbara County Teacher of the Year and 2024 Classified School Employees of the Year Awards
SECU Awarded PLANSPONSOR of the Year for Its Total Retirement Offering for Employees
Optimizing Collections: Mitigating Risk Management in Estate Recovery
BECU Expands Financial Services for South King County Members with New White Center Location
Envisant Partners with Clutch
ACUMA Seeks New Volunteer Board Member to Serve on Its Board of Directors
Kristen Mahlmann Promoted to Chief Financial Officer At Redwood Credit Union
Vecinos Receives $1.6 Million from SECU Foundation for New Medical Center and Human Services Hub
Eltropy Heats Up Webinar Season: Equipping Credit Unions and Community Banks with Powerful Fraud Prevention Strategies
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: June 07, 2024
CU Student Choice Announces Denise Stevens as New Board Member
SchoolsFirst FCU Honors Innovative School Superintendent and District at Innovation in Education Awards
Coastal Credit Union Named to the 2024 Best Employers List by Business North Carolina Magazine
Coastal Credit Union Hires Doreen Duffy, VP of Human Resources
Yolanda Ford to Retire from the NASCUS Regulator Board of Directors
Alogent Introduces Enhanced AccuAccount Features to Strengthen Loan Document Management Compliance, Aligned with Dodd-Frank Act Standards for Demographic Data Protection
Advia Credit Union proud to announce Recent Key New Hires and Promotions
Day Air Credit Union Awards Two $1,000 Scholarships to Area Students
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: May 31, 2024
Corporate Central Welcomes Laurie Butz as New Board Member Following Retirement of Eric Chrisinger
Corporate Central Welcomes Clare Krupar as Accounting and Office Assistant
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Surpasses Fundraising Goal for CHLA Walk & Play L.A. 2024
For Immediate Release: Mission City Federal Credit Union Appoints Kamil Sakici as Chief Executive Officer
Tasha Kostick Appointed to Corporate One Federal Credit Union’s Board of Directors
Alogent Named Finalist in AI and Mobile Banking Categories of 2025 Luminaries Awards
SECU Foundation Grants $350,000 to Imprints Cares to Support New Family Resource Center
SchoolsFirst FCU and Sacramento Republic FC Surprise and Honor 10 School Employees From Sacramento Area
Callahan & Associates’ Announces New 2026 CreditUnions.com Media Kit
Johns Hopkins Federal Credit Union Welcomes Kris Callahan as Vice President of People & Culture
Mark L. Robnett, Finalist in Credit Union Times 2025 Luminaries Awards
