Elevations Credit Union allies with NAMMBA to champion social impact lending
BOULDER, CO (April 11, 2024) — Elevations Credit Union announces its recognition as a NAMMBA (National Association of Minority Mortgage Bankers of America) Accredited Social Impact Lender™ (ASIL). This designation signifies its dedication to serving diverse communities and promoting equitable access to homeownership opportunities.
Only the top 5% of mortgage lenders receive the ASIL designation. Achieving it involves a comprehensive assessment of a mortgage lender’s engagement with multicultural markets. It assesses such work in four areas: market data, multicultural marketing, talent acquisition and social impact.
“Our mortgage team is deeply honored to receive this designation. We’re committed to creating a positive social impact, and this recognition helps us to continue fighting for a more equitable and inclusive financial landscape,” said Elizabeth Million, Senior Vice President of Lending at Elevations.
NAMMBA, a leading advocate for diversity and inclusion in the mortgage industry, established the ASIL program to recognize organizations committed to making a positive social impact through their lending practices.
Through its collaboration with NAMMBA, Elevations Credit Union will actively participate in initiatives aimed at expanding access to mortgage financing for underserved communities, providing financial education and resources, and promoting diversity and inclusion within the mortgage industry.
“We are thrilled to welcome Elevations Credit Union as an Accredited Social Impact Lender,” said Tony Thompson, CEO of NAMMBA. “Their dedication to social responsibility and commitment to advancing diversity and inclusion align perfectly with NAMMBA’s mission. Together, we will work to create positive change and empower individuals and families from all backgrounds to achieve the dream of homeownership.”
Elevations Credit Union is an Equal Housing Opportunity lender, NMLS #717246. For more information about Elevations, please visit elevationscu.com.
For more information about NAMMBA’s ASIL partnerships, please visit NAMMBA.org/ASIL.
Elizabeth Million, SVP of lending at Elevations, and Tony Thompson, CEO of NAMMBA, at Elevations headquarters.
About Elevations Credit Union
Elevations Credit Union empowers its members and the communities it serves along Colorado’s Front Range with financial solutions and education. In addition to offering a broad portfolio of consumer and business banking services, Elevations is the No. 1 credit union residential mortgage lender by purchase volume in Colorado. Founded in 1952 as the U. of C. Federal Credit Union in Boulder, the organization has grown from 12 members and less than $100 in assets to over 178,000 members, more than 580 local employees and over $3.4 billion in assets. Elevations became a two-time recipient of the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award in 2020 and first received the award in 2014. The credit union also earns local awards along Colorado’s Front Range for Best Bank, Best Mortgage Lender and Best Customer Service. Elevations was also an inaugural winner in Denver Business Journal’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Awards. Learn more at www.elevationscu.com.
Contact NAMMBA
Michael Muscarella
Associate Director of Creative Assets
NAMMBA
michael.muscarella@nammba.org
