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OCCU Foundation’s contributions topped $900,000 in 2022

OCCU Foundation distributed $919,497 to nonprofits and charitable initiatives in 2022, the largest annual total in its five-year history. According to the foundation’s recently published 2022 impact report, which details the many projects it supported during the year, 49% of the foundation’s ...

Curql invests in BlastPoint, innovator of predictive intelligence fintech

DES MOINES, IA (October 5, 2023) — Curql Collective, a Credit Union Service Organization spurring innovation for the credit union industry, recently announced it has welcomed BlastPoint to its Curql Fund I portfolio of investments. BlastPoint is the 23rd company Curql has invested in, further ...

CFPB announces Advisory Committee appointments

WASHINGTON, D.C. (October 5, 2023) — Today, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced the appointment of new members to the Consumer Advisory Board, Community Bank Advisory Council, Credit Union Advisory Council, and Academic Research Council. The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection ...

Dave Charles named chairperson for NACS Supplier Board

GREEN BAY, WI (October 5, 2023) — Dave Charles, Chairman for Cash Depot Ltd (Cash Depot) and long-time friend of the convenience store industry has been named 2023-2024 Chairman of the Supplier Board for the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS). Dave was presented the ...

Daron Domino joins Messagepoint as Chief Revenue Officer

TORONTO, ON (October 5, 2023) — Messagepoint announced today that Daron Domino has joined the company as chief revenue officer (CRO). In his new role, Domino will be responsible for the planning and execution of the company’s global sales initiatives. Domino previously served as ...

Open Lending launches awards program to honor vehicle accessibility pioneers

AUSTIN, TX (October 5, 2023) — Open Lending Corporation (NASDAQ: LPRO) (“Open Lending” or “the Company”), an industry trailblazer in automotive lending enablement and risk analytics solutions for financial institutions, today announced the launch of the Open Lending Economic Vehicle Accessibility Awards (EVAAs). The new ...

AVANA companies welcomes Chad Witcher as Chief Operating Officer of AVANA CUSO

GLENDALE, AZ (October 5, 2023) — AVANA Companies (AVANA), a comprehensive lending and asset management ecosystem, welcomes Chad Witcher as the new Chief Operating Officer of its Credit Union Service Organization (CUSO). Witcher brings an impressive background in the financial industry and extensive leadership experience ...

OCCU announces second auto-loan securitization sale

EUGENE, OR (October 5, 2023) — OCCU (Oregon Community Credit Union) has issued its second auto asset-backed securities sale this month, the first credit union to do so within one year of its first. The transaction offers $258 million of fixed-rate notes and follows a $...

Fintech entrepreneur Bolun Li joins Vertice AI Board

ATLANTA, GA (October 5, 2023) — Vertice AI, a fintech startup delivering member growth innovation with AI and predictive analytics to the credit union and financial services industry, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Bolun Li, co-founder of Zogo Finance, to its advisory board. ...

EECU recognizes top educators, employees

FRESNO, CA (October 4, 2023) — Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) based in Fresno, CA, recently honored outstanding Madera County educators at the Madera County Excellence in Education Awards event. Beth Dooley, EECU president and CEO, said the credit union is proud to sponsor the ...

Summit Credit Union’s Co-Op Connection takes place on Oct. 7

MADISON, WI (October 4, 2023) — Media Invite: If you wish to attend the Co-Op Connection event, contact Jason Waller at 608 698 5948 or Jason.Waller@summitcreditunion.com for photo or filming opportunities and interviews. When: Saturday, Oct. 7, between 9 a.m. and ...

Solve Mortgage bullish on wholesale lending and OptifiNow TPO CRM

SEAL BEACH, CA (October 4, 2023) — Solve Mortgage, a Non-QM wholesale lender based in Calabasas, California, is optimistic about mortgage lending. After a solid first half of 2023, Solve Mortgage’s president Blake Scheifele believes that market conditions are now robust, providing an opportunity ...