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Inovatec, AFG Canada to Provide Auto Lease Services to Canadian CUs
By Roy Urrico. Two fintechs — Inovatec Systems and AFG Canada — to support auto leasing programs available to Canadian credit unions.

Roy Urrico
Aug 10, 20225 min read


2022 Tekkie Award for Lending: Digital Federal Credit Union
By Roy Urrico. The $9. 9 billion Marlborough, Mass.-based Digital Federal Credit Union, is the winner of the 2022 Tekkie Award for Lending.

Roy Urrico
Jul 28, 20225 min read


Milo Becomes the World’s Leading Crypto Mortgage Lender
The fintech and direct lender has reached the $10 million mark in funded mortgage loans.

John San Filippo
Jul 21, 20224 min read


CUs Have New Hedging Capabilities in Its Derivative Toolbelt
By Roy Urrico. Matthew Tevis, of Chatham Financial, helps break down the NCUA's new derivation rules.

Roy Urrico
Jul 13, 20226 min read


Consumer Spending Habits and Mortgage Lending Data
Highlighting Two Reports: from PSCU and the FFIEC.

Roy Urrico
Jul 1, 20224 min read


Tech CUSOs in Focus: CUSO of the Year Zest AI – Making Better Lending Decisions
A profile of NACUSO's New CUSO of the Year for 2022.

John San Filippo
Jun 22, 20223 min read


Women in Technology: Baker Hill’s Jennifer Foraker
In what is a recurring feature, Finopotamus spotlights innovative women who are positively impacting technology applications in the...

W.B. King
Jun 21, 20225 min read


Meeting Member Expectations for Quick Lending Decisions
Guest Editorial by Ryan Coleman, Business Development Manager - Consumer Finance, Equifax Workforce Solutions.


Barbarians at the Gate – Again! Apple Jumps Into BNPL
Apple just announced a buy now, pay later service called -- you guessed it -- Apple Pay Later.

John San Filippo
Jun 13, 20223 min read


How Alternative Data & Automation Drive Financial Inclusion Initiatives for Today’s Credit Unions
Guest editorial by J.D. Crouch, Director of Business Development, Lokyata
J.D. Crouch, Director of Business Development, Lokyata
May 31, 20222 min read


Credit Unions ‘Upgrade’ to Acquire Assets and New Members
By Roy Urrico. San Francisco-based Upgrade lets credit unions purchase loans and card receivables originated through Upgrade.

Roy Urrico
May 27, 20227 min read


Truliant Federal CU to Rollout Zest AI Data-Driven AI/ML Lending Solution Geared Toward Inclusion
By W.B. King In an effort to utilize existing data to make more informed, faster and fairer lending decisions, Truliant Federal Credit...

W.B. King
May 19, 20223 min read


Tech CUSOs in Focus: CUSO of the Year LenderClose – Disrupting the Disruptors
A profile of NACUSO's Contemporary Credit Union of the Year.

John San Filippo
May 18, 20223 min read


The Consumerization of Compliance Is Key. Here’s Why.
Guest editorial by Greg Bierl, Vice President and Counsel, Lending Strategic Alliances, Compliance Systems
Greg Bierl, Vice President and Counsel, Lending Strategic Alliances, Compliance Systems
Apr 25, 20223 min read


New Loan Platform Seeks to Unlock Data for Community Financial Institutions
By Roy Urrico. Two former bankers' mission is for FIs to take full advantage of the data they own.

Roy Urrico
Apr 12, 20226 min read


Women in Technology: LenderClose’s Tabitha Ochoa
A special edition celebrating Women’s History Month! In what is a recurring feature, Finopotamus spotlights innovative women who are...

W.B. King
Mar 24, 20225 min read


GAC2022 Takeaways: CuneXus + Zest AI = Powerful Lending
Finopotamus sat down with Barry Kirby and Mike de Vere at GAC to discuss this new partnership.

John San Filippo
Mar 17, 20223 min read


Taking a Phase Zero Approach to Digital Transformation - Underpinning Technology with Process
Guest Editorial by Robert Zondag, Senior Manager, Wipfli
Robert Zondag, Senior Manager, Wipfli
Mar 11, 20223 min read


GAC2022 Takeaways: CULA’s Mark Chandler Talks Auto Leasing Tech
At the recent CUNA GAC, Finopotamus spoke with Mark Chandler, VP of business development for Credit Union Leasing of America (CULA).

John San Filippo
Mar 10, 20224 min read


Nominations Are Now Open for the Finopotamus 2022 Tekkie Awards
Nominations can be submitted by the credit union itself, by a technology provider, or by a PR agency.

John San Filippo
Feb 15, 20222 min read
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