ONTARIO, Calif., Nov. 27, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- CU Direct, the nation's leading credit union lending technology developer, has partnered with First Financial of Maryland Federal Credit Union (63,724 members, $1.1 billion in assets) to implement CU Direct's Lending 360 comprehensive account and loan origination system (LOS). More than 135 credit unions are leveraging the Lending 360 platform to drive both loan efficiencies and originations.

"We're pleased to be working with CU Direct as our new consumer LOS provider, and implementing the Lending 360 Loan Origination System," said Dan Kriebel, chief lending officer of First Financial of Maryland.  "Through our RFP process, we reviewed four major industry providers, with our primary objectives being to provide members with a more simplified, convenient, and streamlined lending experience.  Other key factors considered in the RFP selection were workflow efficiency, compliance, cost, reporting capabilities, ease of installation/execution, and cultural compatibility, all of which Lending 360 demonstrated to our satisfaction."

"A great lending experience starts with ease of use; Lending 360 greatly simplifies the process for credit unions and their members," said Brit Barker, vice president of sales at CU Direct.  "We believe Lending 360 will quickly become a necessity for credit unions looking for a true marketplace advantage. We're excited to be working with First Financial of Maryland, helping them gain a competitive edge and grow their loan portfolios by leveraging our platform's capabilities."

About CU Direct
For more than twenty years, CU Direct has been a lending technology leader, helping credit unions fund $211 billion in loans. More than 1,100 credit unions rely on CU Direct's solutions to generate loans, create efficiencies, and grow membership.  From CUDL, the industry's number one auto lending platform, to the industry's revolutionary Lending 360 Loan Origination System, and Lending Insights dynamic analytic tools, CU Direct develops the technology that helps credit unions advance their lending programs and overall portfolio success. 14,000 auto dealers nationwide use CU Direct's automotive solutions to connect with credit unions and their members to drive sales and increase their bottom lines. For more information, visit cudirect.com. Connect with CU Direct on Twitter and LinkedIn.