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Unitus Community Credit Union provides disaster relief assistance to Maui

PORTLAND, OR (August 18, 2023) — In support of the residents and communities affected by the  wildfires in Maui, Unitus Community Credit Union has donated $5,000 to the National Credit Union  Foundation’s CUAid relief fund, which supports credit union employees, volunteers, and communities  ...

Landings Credit Union receives Dementia Friendly Certification

TEMPE, AZ (August 17, 2023) —  Landings Credit Union recently received the designation “Dementia Friendly Certified” by partnering with the City of Mesa and training with Oakwood Creative Care. As a Dementia Friendly Credit Union, Landings employees are committed to supporting people living with dementia, ...

Walt Laskos departs CCUA, forms private consultancy

MALBOROUGH, MA (August 17, 2023) — Longtime veteran credit union communications and PR executive Walt Laskos has announced his retirement and the start of his own private consultancy practice. For the past nine years he has served as chief communications officer at the Cooperative Credit ...

CFPB penalizes Freedom Mortgage and Realty Connect for illegal kickbacks

WASHINGTON, D.C. (August 17, 2023) — Today, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) took action against Freedom Mortgage Corporation (Freedom) for providing illegal incentives to real estate brokers and agents in exchange for mortgage loan referrals. Freedom provided real estate agents and brokers with ...

Team OCCU Hikes for Hope

EUGENE, OR (August 17, 2023) — OCCU team members joined Looking Glass Community Services for its sixth annual Hike for Hope on August 5. OCCU participated in the event for the fifth year as a sponsoring organization. As part of the sponsorship, OCCU team members ...

Valley Oak Credit Union celebrates new Visalia Community Mural

A year in the making, Valley Oak Credit Union, local Tulare County artist Joseph Cabello, along with representatives from the Visalia Chamber of Commerce and other local organizations celebrate a new mural honoring the Visalia community. On Thursday, August 10, 2023, Valley Oak Credit Union ...

Teachers Federal Credit Union announces 2023 scholarship recipients

HAUPPAUGE, NY (August 17, 2023) — Founded by a group of educators, Teachers Federal Credit Union continues to reinforce its commitment to education and ensure that more students have the resources to reach their academic goals by way of scholarships to student members across the ...

Financial Plus Credit Union employee awarded Credit Union Lender of the Year

FLINT, MI (August 17, 2023) — Financial Plus Credit Union is thrilled to celebrate the achievement of Matt  Schroeder, Business Relationship Manger, who has been named Michigan Certified  Development Corporation (MCDC) 2022 Credit Union Lender of the Year. This recognition  highlights Matt's dedication, expertise, and ...

Register now for the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program webinar

ALEXANDRIA, VA (August 17, 2023) — The NCUA is co-hosting a webinar with the Internal Revenue Service about the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. The VITA program is an IRS initiative designed to support free tax preparation services for underserved communities. The webinar is ...

Ncontracts strengthens cybersecurity posture with best-in-class certifications

BRENTWOOD, TN (August 17, 2023) — Ncontracts, the leading provider of integrated compliance and risk management solutions to the financial industry, has successfully completed its Statement on Standards for Attestation Engagements (SSAE) 18 audit, distinguishing its adherence to the latest standards for Service Organization Controls (...

Royal Credit Union names new Executive Vice President-Chief People Officer

EAU CLAIRE, WI (August 17, 2023) — Laura Campbell has joined Royal Credit Union (Royal) as Executive Vice President-Chief People Officer. In this role, Campbell is responsible for the oversight of programs and services delivered through the Organizational Talent Services, Learning and Development, Diversity, Equity ...

Suncoast Credit Union honors former leader and credit union pioneer

TALLAHASSEE, FL (August 17, 2023) — With respect and gratitude, Suncoast Credit Union announces the loss of Perry Dawson, beloved former President and CEO of Suncoast Credit Union from 1967 to 1996. Mr. Dawson was 95 years old and leaves behind his wife Ruth, four ...

Fourteenth annual Supplies for Students

DEER PARK, TX (August 17, 2023) — The Fourteenth Annual Supplies for Students Fundraiser has wrapped up on a high note, all thanks to the incredible teamwork of the Furthering Community Unity (FCU) Team in collaboration with Shell Federal Credit Union (Shell FCU). Together, we've ...

iLending Industry Insights – State of auto/car loan refinance

DENVER, CO (August 16, 2023) — iLending, a national leader in automotive refinancing, is pleased to announce the next installment of our report on the State of the Car Loan Refinance Industry. These insights are based on our internal data coupled with industry and consumer ...