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Union Credit Reports Declining Financial Trust in Second Half of 2025

December 3, 20255 min

Union Credit, the first marketplace that embeds firm, one-click credit offers into everyday digital experiences, is calling on credit unions to take an active role in rebuilding consumer confidence in 2026. Credit unions can bridge the gap of dwindling financial security by meeting people in trusted digital environments and reducing membership friction. Union Credit conducted a survey during the government shutdown in October and November to understand how economic uncertainty shapes financial decisions. Respondents, equally...

by CD Valet

Banking

CD Valet: Banks Use Digital Tools to Boost CD Rates

November 7, 20255 min

CD Valet is a digital marketplace that connects consumers with the best CD rates and terms nationwide, helping community financial institutions effectively attract new deposits. The company today shared that over 3,600 of its tracked CD rates remain at or above the Federal Reserve’s current upper limit of 4.00% APY. “As expected after the recent Fed rate cuts, CD yields in general continue to ease. However, there are still strong opportunities out there for savers –...

by BusinessWire

Platforms

MDT Launches Partner Program for Credit Union Fintechs

October 30, 20253 min

MDT, a CUSO that helps credit unions navigate complex financial technology ecosystems, announced today the launch of the MDT Partner Program, an exclusive network designed to connect credit unions with trusted fintech providers and accelerate innovation across the cooperative finance space. The MDT Partner Program offers three pathways, with Premier Partners and Strategic Alliances gaining unique visibility and credibility within MDT’s credit union community, including branding opportunities, warm introductions, and the ability to showcase solutions...

by BusinessWire

Direct Lending

Union Credit Nears $1B in Embedded Loans in 2 Years

October 3, 20255 min

70 lenders onboarded, 40K new members added, Gen Z in focus as credit unions scale digital reach

by Eric Wheeler

Guest Articles

Tech Investment Priorities for Financial Leaders Under Pressure

September 10, 202517 min

Tech investment priorities for financial leaders under pressure focus on modernizing legacy systems, building trusted partnerships, and leveraging data for growth.

by PRNewswire

Banking

RAI Partners Taps Brian Scott to Boost Credit Union Growth

September 4, 20254 min

RAI Partners today announced the appointment of Brian Scott as Co-Founder and Chief Growth Officer. Scott, the former Executive Vice President and Chief Growth Officer at Velera, brings more than 30 years of credit union expertise to help drive RAI Partners’ nationwide growth strategy. Scott will play a central role in expanding RAI Partners’ credit card profitability solutions for credit unions—including portfolio acquisitions, turndown programs for declined applicants, and white-label card program development. “I’m excited to join RAI...

by PRNewswire

Compliance & Scoring

Clutch Unveils HAL, AI Lending Assistant for Credit Unions

August 26, 20255 min

Clutch, the leading provider of digital omnichannel origination experiences for credit unions, today announced the launch of HAL, an AI-powered lending assistant that transforms the lending process. HAL enhances the applicant experience, streamlines operations, and drives growth for credit unions by accelerating loan processing and reducing costs. As part of Clutch’s mission to help credit unions digitally transform and become the obvious choice for financial services, HAL is designed to deliver measurable improvements across the entire...