April 27th, 2026017Support low-income people and communities in building wealth through responsible lending
WASHINGTON—As the Treasury Department announced increased reviews of certified Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) to ensure compliance with applicable laws and CDFI requirements, America’s Credit Unions President/CEO Scott Simpson and Inclusiv President/CEO Cathie Mahon released the following statement:
“Credit unions have proven themselves to be trustworthy partners for people and communities through the CDFI Fund, and the commitment and impact credit unions have through this program are undeniable. CDFI credit unions have...
April 27th, 2026028Atlanta, Ga. – LGE Community Credit Union and Ascend Federal Credit Union have announced plans to merge, pending regulatory approval and a vote by LGE members. The planned partnership brings together two member‑owned credit unions with long histories of serving people, strengthening communities, and building relationships rooted in trust.
Both organizations approach this decision with a shared sense of responsibility. Celebrating 75 years of service, each organization has been guided by the principle of people helping people, and this planned merger reflects a thoughtful step forward in continuing that mission — while remaining...
April 27th, 2026016Barnwell, SC – Four schools in the Barnwell County School District received a combined total of over $70,000 from SRP Federal Credit Union’s 2025 Affinity Debit Card Program proceeds, reflecting a year of commitment to supporting local schools from families, faculty and staff, and community members.
SRP Federal Credit Union officials joined Barnwell County School District Board of Trustees members and Superintendent Dr. Crissie Stapleton in a check presentation ceremony on March 25. The school district received $71,095.30 in unrestricted funds for participating schools.
“On behalf of the Board of Trustees, we are deeply grateful...
April 27th, 202608Robinson was elected by the Foundation’s Board to fill a vacant League president seat
MADISON, Wis. – The National Credit Union Foundation (the Foundation) announces the election of Fred Robinson, President and CEO of the Tennessee and Mississippi Credit Union Association, to its Board of Directors.
Robinson was recommended by the Foundation’s Nominations Committee to fill a vacant League president seat on the Board. Following his acceptance, the full Board of Directors voted to confirm his appointment.
"Fred brings a strong league perspective and a deep understanding of the credit union movement’s commitment to improving...
April 27th, 2026016Pensacola, Florida – Gulf Winds Credit Union is proud to contribute a $10,000 gift to Rally Gulf Coast to advance their mission of raising funding, awareness, and urgency for childhood cancer research. This donation reflects the credit union’s commitment to financially empowering local youth and families and demonstrates true dedication to supporting initiatives that make a meaningful difference in the lives of those they serve.
For over 10 years, Rally Gulf Coast has dedicated their impact to changing the future of childhood cancer, fostering a child’s future, and a family’s hope, and increasing the drive to discover better...
April 22nd, 2026010Credit unions are under increasing pressure to do more with less. From fluctuating loan demand to ongoing staffing shortages, today’s lending environment is anything but predictable. To stay competitive, many institutions are rethinking how they operate and turning to outsourcing as a strategic solution.
The growing strain on credit union lending teams
Staffing challenges continue to be one of the biggest obstacles facing credit unions. In fact, Rivel Banking Research shows that 80% of community banks and credit unions identify staffing as their top concern.
That pressure is amplified by market volatility. As interest rates shift,...
April 22nd, 2026010NEWPORT NEWS, Va., – Langley Federal Credit Union is marking 90 years of serving members and communities by paying the car payments for 90 members.
As part of Langley’s 90th anniversary celebration, the credit union will cover the monthly auto loan payments for 90 members with active Langley auto loans. Each month from May through July, 30 members will receive up to $500 toward their car payment.
For many households, a car payment is one of the largest recurring monthly expenses. Langley’s anniversary initiative is designed to provide financial relief while celebrating the members who have helped shape the credit union’s...
April 22nd, 2026018Filene Research Institute’s FiLab tested two fintech solutions across real credit unions, and the results provide key learnings about fraud technology, operational costs, and member adoption.
MADISON, Wis., — Filene Research Institute’s innovation testing program, FiLab, has released findings from independent pilots of two financial technology solutions designed to address fraud, one of the most urgent and costly challenges facing U.S. credit unions. The results, drawn from structured tests across ten credit unions, document outcomes that significantly outpaced industry benchmarks: per-claim processing costs fell by approximately 90%,...
April 22nd, 2026017Atlanta, Ga. – LGE Community Credit Union recently received two national recognitions celebrating the organization’s commitment to an exceptional workplace culture and employee well‑being: the 2026 USA TODAY Top Workplaces Award and the 2025 Cigna Healthy Workforce Gold Level Designation.
The USA TODAY Top Workplaces Award honors organizations across the United States that build people-first cultures grounded in listening, engagement, and trust. More than 42,000 organizations were invited to participate in this year’s program, with winners determined solely by confidential employee feedback collected by Energage, the HR technology...
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