Alliant Credit Union Appoints Mike Dobbins as Chief Executive Officer 06/26/2025 Financial services and fintech executive brings decades of experience to lead Alliant Former Interim CEO Ken Schaafsma to continue serving as Chief Risk Officer CHICAGO, June 26, 2025 – Alliant Credit Union (“Alliant”) today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Mike Dobbins as Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Dobbins Continue Reading
Alliant Credit Union’s Yonah Sturmwind Named to GlobeSt. CRE’s Aspiring Leaders 06/05/2025 Sturmwind recognized for his leadership, innovation and impact in advancing Alliant Credit Union’s commercial lending strategy CHICAGO (June 5, 2025) — Alliant Credit Union announced that Yonah Sturmwind, senior manager of originations on the commercial team, has been named one of GlobeSt. CRE's Aspiring Leaders of 2025. The recognition Continue Reading
Alliant Credit Union Foundation and PCs for People Celebrate Record-Breaking Spring Donation Drive 05/15/2025 Local technology donations will drive digital opportunity in underserved communities in Chicagoland CHICAGO, May 15, 2025 — With the aim of creating more digital opportunities across Chicagoland, Alliant Credit Union is proud to announce the success of its latest partnership with PCs for People for the groups’ annual Technology Donation Drive. Continue Reading
Alliant Credit Union Closes Largest Note-on-Note Construction Loan in Company History 05/12/2025 The Credit Union provides $37.96 million toward a construction loan secured by a multifamily rental community in Arizona CHICAGO, IL May 9, 2025—Alliant Credit Union, one of the largest credit unions in the nation, has closed its largest note-on-note financing secured by an underlying construction loan since it began providing back Continue Reading
Alliant Credit Union’s CRE and Lending Team Closes Successful Q1 with $133 million in Commitments 04/28/2025 Commercial Real Estate and Lending Team end the quarter with multi-family, self-storage loans and the largest ever note on note construction loan Chicago, IL, April 28, 2025 —Alliant Credit Union’s Commercial Real Estate (CRE) and Lending Team has ended a strong first quarter, providing term financing solutions on stabilized Continue Reading
Alliant Credit Union Foundation Grants $108K to Boost AI and Digital Programs at Ridgewood High School 04/17/2025 Funding will provide AI Tools, Teacher Training, and Career Preparation for Students Pursuing Emerging Technology Fields Chicago, IL, April 17, 2025—To prepare students for the future, the Alliant Credit Union Foundation has awarded a $108,000 grant to Digital Leaders Now, the nonprofit that powers the Digital Leaders Academy at Ridgewood Community Continue Reading
Alliant Credit Union Launches Early Payday for Members 03/18/2025 New feature allows members to have access to funds up to two days early, helping to stay ahead of expenses and better balance budgets Chicago, IL, MARCH 18, 2025—Alliant Credit Union, a fully digital, member-centric financial institution, launched its Early Payday feature. This feature gives members access to their paychecks Continue Reading
Focus on Member Experience Delivers Record Growth for Alliant Credit Union in 2024 02/26/2025 All digital credit union empowers members with strong returns in 2024: 30% higher dividends paid & $493 million in member value delivered Chicago, IL, February 26, 2025 — Alliant Credit Union has released its 2024 Annual Report, highlighting a year of record growth, technological advancements, and community impact. The fully digital credit union delivered over $493 million Continue Reading
Alliant Credit Union Commercial Real Estate Loans Up 34% Over 2023 02/05/2025 The Credit Union closes out 2024 with over $500 million in loan commitments Chicago, IL, February 5, 2025—Alliant Credit Union announces a successful year in a challenging commercial real estate market for 2024. The commercial real estate team ended the year with approximately $530,000,000 in loan commitments. These deals underscore Alliant’s dedication Continue Reading
Alliant Credit Union Selects Backbase to Accelerate Banking Innovation 01/28/2025 $20B digital-only credit union sets new banking standard for its members with Backbase Atlanta, GA – January 28, 2025 – Backbase, the creator of the Engagement Banking Platform, is proud to announce its partnership with Alliant Credit Union, the largest branchless, digital-only credit union in the United States. This collaboration will empower Continue Reading
