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A Celebration of Success in Homeownership

In a grand homage to the Roaring Twenties, myCUmortgage recently hosted its 20th Annual Partner Conference from October 14-16 in Dayton, Ohio. Under the vibrant theme of "An Era of Possibilities," the conference gathered credit union representatives from various corners of the country, all united by a common goal: to make homeownership attainable for as many people as possible.

This year’s conference was not just an ordinary event; it was a vibrant celebration of innovation and community spirit in the mortgage lending sector, showcasing efforts that have driven significant achievements in helping members secure their homes. Over the course of two engaging days, attendees participated in professional development sessions that offered insights into the latest industry trends, heard from inspiring keynote speakers, and engaged in meaningful conversations that sparked new ideas and collaborations.

At the heart of the conference was the Annual Awards Luncheon, a pivotal moment that recognized 19 outstanding credit unions and individual loan originators for their exceptional contributions to facilitating home ownership. The winners were chosen based on criteria including their closed loan volume and innovative strategies during the mortgage activity period from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025.

Paul Sutor, President of myCUmortgage, expressed his enthusiasm for the achievements of the partner organizations, stating, "Each year, our partner credit unions produce impressive results and inventive ideas to get more of their members into homes – this year was no exception. Each of our winners epitomized this year's theme of An Era of Possibilities, as they not only showed their members what was possible but also made their homeownership dreams a reality."

The honored credit unions included:

• - Most Loans Originated:

- Large Credit Unions: Desco Federal Credit Union, Portsmouth, Ohio
- Mid-Sized Credit Unions: Midwest Community Federal Credit Union, Defiance, Ohio
- Small Credit Unions: Dynamic Federal Credit Union, Celina, Ohio

• - Purchase Money Lender of the Year: Dynamic Federal Credit Union, Celina, Ohio
• - Originator of the Year: Aliani Hernandez, Transcend Credit Union, Louisville, Ky.
• - Lender of the Year: TopMark Federal Credit Union, Lima, Ohio
• - Marketer of the Year: Greater Kentucky Credit Union, Lexington, Ky.
• - CU Select Partner of the Year: Natco Credit Union, Richmond, Ind.
• - New Partner of the Year: Salal Credit Union, Seattle, Wash.
• - Government Partner of the Year: Desco Federal Credit Union, Portsmouth, Ohio

In addition to recognizing credit unions, several loan originators were individually honored for their exemplary efforts in assisting over 100 members with homeownership. Notable mentions included Jennifer Bacon of Wright-Patt Credit Union, who helped 187 members, and Angela Scheidweiler, who assisted 167.

Furthermore, Neighbors United Federal Credit Union from Greenwood, S.C. was awarded the Susan Edwards Scholarship, aimed at supporting smaller credit unions that excel in member assistance. This scholarship, named after a beloved former employee of myCUmortgage, underlines the organization’s commitment to empowering credit unions in fulfilling their mission of helping members achieve homeownership.

The conference also presented the Tim Mislansky Belief Award to Kerri Fortner of Call Federal Credit Union, honoring her dedication to core values both in her professional and personal life.

The event was attended by 82 representatives from 36 credit unions, showcasing a diverse array of expertise and collaboration. The gathering aimed to encourage attendees to pursue new strategies and embrace the evolving landscape of mortgage lending, reinforcing the critical role credit unions play in the journey to homeownership.

As myCUmortgage continues to lead the charge in credit union mortgage services, the organization remains dedicated to supporting its partners in creating pathways to homeownership, thereby transforming lives and communities across the United States. For more information about their services and upcoming events, you can visit myCUmortgage’s website.