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Excellence In Lending Entries Being Accepted

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From CUNA Mutual Group Public Relations
www.cunamutual.com

For more information:
Rick Uhlmann 608.231.8940 rick.uhlmann@cunamutual.com
Michelle Larson 608.231.5395 michelle.m.larson@cunamutual.com

MADISON, Wis. —  Entries are being accepted for the 12th annual Excellence in Lending Awards, which recognizes outstanding lending results and practices by credit unions.

The Excellence in Lending Awards identifies and shares examples of lending excellence within the credit union movement by recognizing individual credit unions for their ability to serve members while sustain sound financial performance. Credit unions demonstrating an ability to meet their members’ needs through innovation are excellent award candidates.

“This competition offers the opportunity for a credit union to be recognized as one of the industry’s best lenders,” said Dan Murray, Vice President for Lending Services at CUNA Mutual Group. “This national recognition provides a great opportunity for credit unions to promote their award-winning lending success locally to potential members.”

CUNA Mutual and the CUNA Lending Council established the Excellence in Lending Awards in 2000.

Credit unions may be nominated for the 2011 award in the following categories;

Consumer Lending Excellence

  • Assets less than $250 million
  • Assets more than $250 million

Mortgage Lending Excellence

  • Assets less than $250 million
  • Assets more than $250 million

Low/Modest Means Excellence

  • Any asset level

Business Lending Excellence

  • Any asset level

Applications and more information regarding the awards are available at http://www.cunalendingcouncil.org/awards/excellencelending.html. The deadline for submitting applications is Aug. 5.

Sponsored by CUNA Mutual and the CUNA Lending Council, the Excellence in Lending Awards will be presented at the CUNA Lending Council’s annual conference Nov. 6-9 in New Orleans. Airfare, hotel and conference registration for one representative of each of the winning credit unions is included with the award.

The CUNA Lending Council is a community of credit union lending professionals dedicated to being the primary source of best lending practices and educational opportunities for the credit union industry.

CUNA Mutual Group insurance, retirement and investment products provide financial security and protection to credit unions and their members worldwide. With more than 75 years of true market commitment, CUNA Mutual’s vision is unwavering: To be a trusted business partner who delivers service excellence through customer-focused products and market-driven insight. More information on the company is available on the company’s Web site at www.cunamutual.com.

CUNA Mutual Group is the marketing name of CUNA Mutual Insurance Society, its affiliates and subsidiaries, including CUMIS Insurance Society, Inc.  Product availability and features may vary by jurisdiction and are subject to actual policy language. Corporate headquarters are located in Madison, Wisconsin.

 

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