Irvine, CA, Feb. 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Origence, the leading credit union lending technology company in the U.S., announced that its subsidiary, FI Connect, has expanded its embedded financing program to include home improvement lending. This expansion opens a new, strategically significant channel for credit unions, giving them direct access to home renovation loan opportunities sourced through established contractor networks.

By integrating financing directly into the contractor sales process whenever and wherever buyers are engaged, FI Connect delivers a streamlined borrowing experience for members. Credit unions can scale and diversify their portfolios across multiple channels through FI Connect as a lending partner with access to multiple marketplaces. FI Connect purchases and places retail contracts with partner credit unions nationwide, offering a seamless, fully digital experience for borrowers and lenders. Unlike other providers that sell whole loans or participations, FI Connect creates members for each loan on behalf of the originating credit union, allowing the credit union to retain the member relationship and the full value of the loan. FI Connect manages the operational, compliance, and technology complexity of embedded lending, allowing credit unions to scale into new channels without building infrastructure or contractor relationships.

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