Cougar Nation’s votes selected both Utah Crisis Food Response and Special Olympics Provo United to receive donations for vital community programs Mountain America Credit Union, in collaboration with BYU Athletics, recently presented donations totaling $10,000 to Utah Crisis Food Response (UCFR) and Special Olympics Provo United. The organizations were each presented with $5,000 checks during […]
AutoPass is being widely and rapidly adopted by credit unions like Neighbors Federal enabling faster loans for members while protecting them from sophisticated fraud schemes Point Predictive announced that Neighbors Federal Credit Union has selected AutoPass to enhance their auto lending capabilities. As auto lending fraud continues to evolve, with industry exposure reaching $8.1 billion
Land of Lincoln Credit Union (LLCU) released their 2024 Community Impact Report this week highlighting community reinvestment and volunteer efforts committed by LLCU in 2024. The report summarizes that in 2024, LLCU staff volunteered 2,402 hours to local non-profit organizations and provided $232,974 in community donations to non-profit agencies throughout central Illinois. With the donations
East Most Recently Served as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Kirtland Federal Credit Union in New Mexico Sharlene East has joined Soarion Credit Union as Chief Financial Officer. Prior to joining Soarion, East was the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Kirtland Federal Credit Union in New Mexico. With more
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Greylock Federal Credit Union has partnered with Berkshire Harm Reduction to make Narcan resources available in exterior boxes at four of its credit union branches throughout Berkshire County, as part of Greylock’s commitment to community well-being. Narcan boxes are now available outside of the West Street, Kellogg Street, North Adams, and Great Barrington branches. The
The initiative celebrates New Jersey’s champions of financial, community, and physical wellbeing Affinity Federal Credit Union (“Affinity”) announces the return of its Wellbeing Awards, an annual program recognizing individuals and organizations across New Jersey who demonstrate excellence in financial, community, and physical wellbeing. The initiative highlights the impactful efforts of local leaders and businesses who
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MDT clients can now access advanced AI capabilities for smarter, more inclusive lending Scienaptic AI today announced a strategic partnership with MDT. This partnership is set to empower credit unions utilizing MDT’s solutions with advanced AI-driven underwriting capabilities, enabling more inclusive lending while enhancing operational efficiency and member service. MDT is a trusted partner for
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Credit Union Development Educators (CUDEs) encouraged to apply by April 11 Worldwide Foundation for Credit Unions (WFCU), in partnership with World Council of Credit Unions (WOCCU), is now accepting applications for the 2025 International Credit Union Development Educators (ICUDE) designation. CUDEs looking to expand their global impact are encouraged to apply by Friday, April 11, 2025. Why Apply?Expand
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Letter from President and CEO Elissa McCarter LaBorde stresses importance of USAID financial inclusion projects implemented through credit unions World Council of Credit Unions (WOCCU) President and CEO Elissa McCarter LaBorde on Monday sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stressing the strategic importance of the USAID-funded financial inclusion projects WOCCU implements through
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The rapid acceleration of instant payments on the RTP® network redefines how money moves across the United States. The RTP® network has achieved a major milestone, surpassing 1 billion payments – just 18 months after crossing the 500 million transaction mark. After taking more than five years to reach the first half a billion payments,
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