March 9th, 2026022New cohort joins a network of 400+ innovation alumni charged with solving the industry’s most pressing challenges
Madison, WI – Credit unions face a defining moment. Rising member expectations, fintech disruption, and rapid technological change demand leaders who don’t just manage the present, they build the future. Filene Research Institute is answering that call, announcing today the 24 credit union professionals selected to join Wave 22 of its highly competitive i3 program, a one-year innovation leadership experience that has produced some of the industry’s most forward-thinking executives.
Unlike traditional professional...
March 9th, 2026017Washington, D.C.– Justin Hupfer, Senior Vice President of Government Affairs for the Iowa Credit Union League (ICUL) and CEO of PolicyWorks, a wholly-owned subsidiary of ICUL, was recognized with the 2026 Eugene H. Farley League Leadership Award by the American Association of Credit Union Leagues (AACUL) on Saturday evening.
This prestigious award honors a credit union league/association professional who has demonstrated visionary leadership at the state and national levels. This includes delivering superior results organizationally and financially, developing services and programs for credit unions, fostering cooperation within the...
March 9th, 2026019Washington, D.C. – William J. Mellin, President and Chief Executive Officer of the New York Credit Union Association (NYCUA), was recognized with the 2026 Eugene H. Farley League Leadership Award by the American Association of Credit Union Leagues (AACUL) on Saturday evening.
This prestigious award honors a league president who has demonstrated visionary leadership at both the state and national levels, delivered superior organizational and financial performance, strengthened services for credit unions, fostered cooperation within the system, and exemplified integrity and commitment to purpose.
Mellin began his tenure with the New York...
March 9th, 2026025Irvine, CA, – Origence, a leading provider of lending technology solutions, today released a comprehensive research paper titled "Smart Credit Union Lending for Inclusive Growth: A roadmap for credit unions to serve more members, grow loans and build long-term success in the Southeast." As 55% of U.S. credit unions report declining membership, this report provides actionable insights for credit union leaders navigating slowing membership growth, rising risk, and evolving expectations of members.
As credit unions face an aging member base and heightened competition, this report offers a roadmap for sustainable growth through smarter...
February 27th, 2026133Advancing innovation, strengthening partnerships, and powering growth for credit unions nationwide.
Irvine, Calif.– Origence, the leading lending technology solutions provider for credit unions, closed 2025 with $62 billion in total fundings, up 17% from 2024, and signed 89 new or expanded credit union contracts. Together, the network of CUDL credit unions maintained their position as the nation’s largest auto lender as an aggregate for the fifth consecutive year.
Growth was supported by advancements in AI-driven automation and strategic partnerships aimed at driving efficiency and enhancing member experiences. Origence’s...
February 25th, 2026140Embedded financing initiative broadens credit unions’ reach and strengthens their presence in the fast‑growing home improvement market.
Irvine, CA – Origence, the leading credit union lending technology company in the U.S., announced that its subsidiary, FI Connect, has expanded its embedded financing program to include home improvement lending. This expansion opens a new, strategically significant channel for credit unions, giving them direct access to home renovation loan opportunities sourced through established contractor networks.
By integrating financing directly into the contractor sales process whenever and wherever buyers...
February 25th, 2026034Allendale, SC – SRP Federal Credit Union celebrated the opening of a new SRP branch in Allendale, South Carolina with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, February 18th.
Local leaders and community members joined SRP Federal Credit Union executives in commemorating the new branch location, which offers a welcoming, accessible space for financial services in the Allendale community.
At 224 Flat St. E, the SRP Allendale Branch is located at the heart of the community, offering convenient services near commercial and residential areas.
SRP Federal Credit Union is committed to making financial services accessible across its field...
February 25th, 2026029$3.2B Metro leverages microloan solution to attract younger members and fulfill low-income designation mission
Metro Credit Union, a $3.2 billion credit union based in Chelsea, Mass., has partnered with Salus to launch an automated small-dollar lending program designed to attract younger demographics and serve underbanked members.
“What Salus offers is such a light lift in terms of implementation,” Traci Michel, SVP Chief Operating Officer & Chief Strategy Officer at Metro CU, said. “It's pre-integrated with our core provider. It doesn't require a digital banking integration, which can be a barrier for many credit unions when...
February 17th, 2026023Graniteville, SC – In a celebration of unity and achievement, Aiken-based nonprofit Umoja Village honored SRP Federal Credit Union board member Louisiana Wright Sanders in the 4th Annual Umoja Village Celebrates Black Excellence wall calendar.
Umoja Village recognized Ms. Wright Sanders alongside fellow honorees at the 2026 Black History Month Community Celebration at the USC Aiken Convocation Center held on Sunday, February 15th. SRP Federal Credit Union served as the presenting sponsor for the event.
The calendar’s 2026 theme, “Community Influencers,” reflects Ms. Wright Sanders’s decades of trailblazing civic and...
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