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CUNA Mutual Group, CUNA Lending Council to Recognize CUs in 6 Categories
MADISON, Wis. -- Entries are being accepted for the 13th annual Excellence in Lending Awards, which recognizes outstanding lending results and practices by credit unions.
The Excellence in Lending Awards identifies and shares examples of lending excellence within the credit union movement by recognizing individual credit unions for their ability to serve members while sustaining sound financial performance. Credit unions demonstrating an ability to meet their members’ needs through innovation are excellent award candidates.
“Excellence in Lending recognition is one of the highest compliments a credit union can receive in our industry,” said Dan Murray, vice president, Lending Services, at CUNA Mutual Group. “Being selected as the industry’s best also provides a great opportunity for credit unions to promote their award-winning lending success locally to potential members.”
CUNA Mutual Group and the CUNA Lending Council established the Excellence in Lending Awards in 2000.
Credit unions may be nominated for the 2012 award in the following categories;
Consumer Lending
- Assets less than $250 million
- Assets more than $250 million
Mortgage Lending
- Assets less than $250 million
- Assets more than $250 million
Low/Modest Means
- Any asset level
Business Lending
- Any asset level
Applications and more information regarding the awards are available at http://www.cunalendingcouncil.org/awards/excellencelending.html. The deadline for submitting applications is Aug. 17.
Sponsored by CUNA Mutual Group and the CUNA Lending Council, the Excellence in Lending Awards will be presented at the CUNA Lending Council’s Annual Conference Nov. 4-7 in Miami Beach. Airfare, hotel and conference registration for one representative of each of the winning credit unions is included with the award.
The CUNA Lending Council is a community of credit union lending professionals dedicated to being the primary source of best lending practices and educational opportunities for the credit union industry.
CUNA Mutual Group insurance, retirement and investment products provide financial security and protection to credit unions and their members worldwide. With more than 75 years of true market commitment, CUNA Mutual Group's vision is unwavering: To be a trusted business partner who delivers service excellence through customer-focused products and market-driven insight. More information on the company is available on the company’s Web site at www.cunamutual.com.
CUNA Mutual Group is the marketing name for CUNA Mutual Holding Company, a mutual insurance holding company, its subsidiaries and affiliates. Life, accident, health and annuity insurance products are issued by CMFG Life Insurance Company. Property and casualty insurance products are issued by CUMIS Insurance Society, Inc. Each insurer is solely responsible for the financial obligations under the policies and contracts it issues. Corporate headquarters are located in Madison, Wis.