CTC Friday Conversation: "Credit Unions and Hispanic Financial Growth"

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Hispanic Heritage Month serves as a crucial reminder of the vital role credit unions play in fostering financial inclusion and economic empowerment within Hispanic communities. Credit unions have emerged as essential partners in addressing the significant financial barriers that have historically limited Hispanic families' access to traditional banking services.

More than a quarter of Latino consumers in the U.S. have no recent credit history, making them "credit invisible" and unlikely to qualify for conventional loans. However, credit unions, with their community-focused cooperative model, are uniquely positioned to bridge this gap by offering culturally sensitive financial products and services that meet the specific needs of Hispanic members.

At AACUC, we are a diverse, inclusive organization committed to celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month. We invite you to join us for this important discussion on September 19.

Our esteemed panelists are:

• Darla Kolbas, Lending Director, Peninsula Credit Union
• Eddie Rivera, COO/CFO, America's Credit Unions
• Edgar Hernandez, Principal Multicultural & DEI Advisory Services, TruStage
• Nahibi Kauffman-Maldonado, Programs Director, NLCUP

Espy Poblano, Director of Programs & Training for AACUC will moderate this conversation.