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Maine State CU has hired Elizabeth Jean to join its organization as Senior Vice President of Mortgage Lending. In this newly created role, she will…
Central Maine FCU Signs with Credit Union Lending Alliance of New England
Credit Union Lending Alliance of New England (CULANE), one of the top auto lenders in Maine, is pleased to announce that Central Maine FCU has…
NorState FCU Announces Two Promotions
NorState FCU is pleased to announce the promotions of two team members. Kim Embelton has been promoted from Presque Isle Branch Manager to Director of…
Downeast CU and Downeast Insurance Donate New Scoreboard in Richmond
Downeast CU and Downeast Insurance recently donated $10,000 to Richmond Middle and High School for the construction of a new softball field scoreboard. The new…
Maine Savings FCU Renews Partnership with Synergent
Synergent is pleased to announce that Maine Savings FCU has signed a seven-year renewal agreement for hosted Jack Henry™ Symitar® core processing and a five-year…
In Case You Missed It: Fund Created for Maine Businesses Affected by Pre-Holiday Wind and Rainstorm
As outlined in this Press Herald article, grants of up to $10,000 are available to replace equipment or lost supplies through a fund created by…
Cumberland County FCU Raising Funds to End Hunger at Upcoming Mariners Game. Lend Your Support!
Join Cumberland County FCU on January 20 for an exhilarating evening of ice hockey while supporting a noble cause: Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending…
CU News & Events – December Edition
The season and spirit of giving were fully embraced by every credit union across Maine this December! Between holiday festivals, food drives, and more, members…
Legislature Returns to Augusta
On Wednesday, January 3, lawmakers returned to Augusta to begin the second regular session of the 131st Legislature. This short session is scheduled to adjourn…
Credit Union Ending Hunger Funds for 2023 Due Monday
One hundred percent participation in our Campaign for Ending Hunger signifies strong support within our movement to combat one of our state’s most pressing issues:…
Town & Country FCU Marks New Year by Recognizing ER Workers at Area Hospitals with ‘Food for the First’
Town & Country FCU marked January 1 by providing pizza to nearly 250 emergency room workers at Maine Medical Center, Mercy – Northern Light Hospital,…
How Embedded Finance Is Shaping Financial Services
The term embedded finance gets thrown around a lot. But what does it really mean? Abbie Rodriguez, Senior Vice President of Lender Experience for TruStage™,…
Your Input Is Needed on Interchange Survey
The new America’s Credit Unions (formerly CUNA) is conducting a survey to solicit input on the the potential effects of the Federal Reserve Board’s proposed…
Vaillancourt Becomes Certified Credit Union Financial Counselor
Acadia FCU is pleased to announce that Kate Vaillancourt, the credit union’s Collections Officer, has successfully finished the required coursework and exam to become a…
A New Year Message From Cris Wescott
Cris Wescott, League Interim President/CEO, shares a New Year message to credit unions. She highlights some of the ways the League will be assisting credit…
Have You Reviewed Our 2024 Class Schedule?
2024 is finally here! The League is pleased to announce our lineup of educational trainings for the first half of the year. Classes are now…
InfoSight eNewsletter
Topics in this week’s InfoSight newsletter include: CFPB Issues Report Showing Many Americans Are Surprised by Overdraft Fees CFPB Report Finds Many College-Sponsored Financial Products…
NCUA Releases Q3 2023 State-Level Data Report
Federally insured credit unions experienced growth in loans, positive net income, and delinquencies in the third quarter of 2023, along with a decline in assets,…
Don’t Wait! It’s Time to Report Your Volunteerism Efforts!
With 2024 just around the corner, now is the time to look back and reflect on all of the good you did within your community…
League & Synergent Recognize 2023 Employee of the Year
When League and Synergent employees gathered for the annual company holiday celebration, Cris Wescott, Interim President/CEO, made an exciting and special announcement to all staff.…
Just Over One Week to Go for Ending Hunger Fundraising for 2023
Credit unions are working hard to wrap up their 2023 Campaign for Ending Hunger fundraising. Cash calendar sweepstakes, food drives, Holiday Meals for Mainers solicitations—these…
American Association of Credit Union Leagues Winter Conference Brings Together League Leaders to Connect Ideas, Vision, and Impact
With a focus on the American Association of Credit Union Leagues’ (AACUL) recently updated mission, vision, and strategic pillars, credit union system leaders gathered in…
Online Shopping Scam Prevention
Especially at this time of year with so many purchasing holiday gifts, holiday scams are even more prevalent. Educate members on ways to prevent online…
CFPB Raises HMDA, Reg Z Thresholds for 2024
The CFPB has finalized annual changes to the asset-size exemption thresholds under the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) and Regulation Z for 2024, based on…
Spreading Holiday Cheer
People Helping People is at the heart of everything we do in the credit union movement. On Tuesday, League and Synergent elves were busy spreading…