Founded in Memphis in 1957, Orion Federal Credit Union has grown to become one of the largest credit unions in the Mid-South with more than 72,000 members and $1 billion in assets. Orion offers a full spectrum of banking options ranging from savings and checking accounts to home, auto, commercial and personal loans.

Orion isn't just a not-for-profit financial institution. We're a community partner. We've spent over 60 years sharing our profits with our members and the community. We believe that communities work best when they work together, and we aim to be the leading source of financial independence in the communities that we serve.

PRESS RELEASES

Orion Names Ashley McDurmon President and CEO

July 1, 2024

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (June 20, 2024) — Orion Federal Credit Union (“Orion”), a […]

Orion CEO Daniel Weickenand Retirement Announcement

May 17, 2024

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (May 16, 2024) — Orion Federal Credit Union (“Orion”) today […]

Shell On Wheels, Bluff City Backsliders & Pickleball All Make Orion 5K Debut

May 9, 2024

Orion Donates 20,000 Eclipse Viewing Glasses to Schools & Community

April 19, 2024

Orion Donates 20,000 Eclipse Viewing Glasses to Schools & Community MEMPHIS, Tenn. […]

Orion 5K Supporting Meals on Wheels on May 13

May 9, 2023

Race on Saturday, May 13 in Memphis to end with live music, […]

Orion Is Awarded $105 Million by U.S. Treasury

October 28, 2022

Orion Is Awarded $105 Million by U.S. Treasury The U.S. Department of […]

Orion FCU Wins “Best Local Bank / Credit Union” Six Years Running in Best of Memphis Awards

October 6, 2022

“Best Local Bank / Credit Union” Six Years Running Orion FCU Wins […]

Orion FCU – Doing Well by Doing Good Award Winner

October 4, 2021

Orion Federal Credit Union has been selected as the Doing Well By […]

Best of Memphis Winner 2021 Best Bank Credit Union

Orion FCU – Best Local Bank / Credit Union

September 30, 2021

Orion Federal Credit Union has been voted Memphis’ Best Local Bank/Credit Union […]

Orion FCU Surpasses $1 Billion in Assets

June 18, 2021

Orion Federal Credit Union CEO Daniel Weickenand and CFO Ashley McAdams announced […]

RECENT PRESS MENTIONS

Daily Memphian - Orion FCU announces next president and CEO. 6/24/2024. Read Article

CU Times - Orion FCU Announces Upcoming Leadership Change. 6/21/2024. Read Article

CU Today - Orion FCU Names Successor to Retiring CEO Daniel Weickenand. 6/20/2024. Read Article

PR Newswire - Orion Names Ashley McDurmon President and CEO. 6/20/2024. Read Article

Memphis Business Journal - Orion Federal Credit Union names its next CEO. 6/20/2024. Read Article

CU Today - Retiring Weickenand Shares Thoughts. 6/16/2024. Read Article

Memphis Flyer - Edge Energy. 6/5/2024. Read Article

CU Today - Orion FCU’s Daniel Weickenand Announces Retirement Plans. 5/20/2024. Read Article

Memphis Business Journal - Orion Federal Credit Union CEO to retire at the end of 2024. 5/16/2024. Read Article

Daily Memphian - Overton Park Shell concerts include Black Opry, Bar-Kays, Bodywerk. 4/21/2024. Read Article

Daily Memphian - Where to watch the solar eclipse in the Memphis area. 4/8/2024. Read Article

Daily Memphian - Guess what’s coming, Memphis? More pickleball!. 3/1/2024. Read Article

Real Producers Magazine - Orion Federal Credit Union Redefining Banking. 8/17/2023. Read Article

Daily Memphian - Orion Credit Union using 2022 grant to lower mortgage rates. 7/30/2023. Read Article

ECIP - The U.S. Department of Treasury Awards Orion FCU $105 Million through the Emergency Capital Investment Program following Covid-19 crisis. 9/26/2022

https://home.treasury.gov/system/files/136/State-Award-Fact-Sheet-Tennessee.pdf

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WMC5Orion 5K benefits MIFA Meals on Wheels. 5/4/2022. Read Article

Memphis FlyerBest of Memphis Winners. 9/30/2021. Read Article

Local 24 Memphis Shelby County Schools teachers get a tasty treat thanks to Orion FCU. 3/16/2021. Read Article

Memphis MagazineCommercial Development in the Age of Covid. August 2020. Read Article

Memphis Business Journal What Do CRE Lenders Think of Office Buildings, Apartments, and Hotels Right Now? 8/7/20. Read Article

Forbes America's Best Credit Unions In Each State. 6/24/2020. Read Article

Memphis Magazine - Corner Office with Orion CEO Daniel Weickenand. 12/1/2019. Read Article

Daily Memphian - Orion Expanding in Little Rock, Multiple Projects Planned in Memphis. 11/18/2019. Read Article

Memphis Business Journal Orion Hires Veteran to Scale Up Commercial Real Estate Department. 7/19/2019. Read Article

Credit Union Journal - Why the War for Talent Could Be Won in Blighted Parts of the City. 7/10/2019. Read Article

4Memphis Shining Brightly in the Edge District. July 2019. Read Article

Daily Memphian - 'Cool Area' Remark Sparks Massive Investment in Edge District. 6/10/2019. Read Article

Memphis Business Journal - Indie Memphis Strikes Back. 6/6/2019. Read Article

Fox 13 Memphis - Memphis' Iconic Wonder Bread Factory Completely Renovated With New Tenant. 6/4/2019. Read Article

Commercial Appeal - First Orion Federal Credit Union Employees Move Into Former Wonder Bread Factory. 6/4/2019. Read Article

Daily Memphian - Orion Celebrates Move to the Heart of Memphis. 6/4/2019. Read Article

CU TodayHere's What Orion is Baking Up With Its New Headquarters. 6/4/2019. Read Article

Memphis Business JournalPeople on the Move: Frank Stallworth. 5/23/19. Read Article

The RoadrunnerOrion 5K Presents Bicentennial Jam Starring Rocker with Deep Memphis Roots. 5/21/2019. Read Article

Commercial AppealRediscovering a Downtown Memphis for Everyone | Opinion. 5/2/2019. Read Article

Memphis Business Journal Data Crunch: Local Credit Unions See More Than 6% Jump in Membership. 2/12/2019. Read Article

NAFCU Journal - Giving Big Gifts to Small Nonprofits. Nov-Dec 2018. Read Article

Arkansas Democrat Gazette - Credit Union in LR Acquired by Orion. 11/4/2018. Read Article

CardRates.com - Orion Making Positive Impacts in Memphis. 10/17/2018. Read Article

LocalMemphis.com - Parents Can Keep Children Entertained This Summer With 'Explore Memphis'. 6/6/2018. Read Article

The Promise, The Official Publication of Girl Scouts Heart of the South - Financial Literacy. Spring/Summer 2018. Read Article

Heartstrings, Girl Scouts Heart of the South - Money Management. May 2018. Read Article

WMC5 - Orion 5K Offers Major Moola for Record-Breaking Speedsters. 6/6/2018. Read Article

Memphis Health & Fitness Magazine - Gibson Guitar 5K Becomes Orion 5K, Set for June 9. 5/5/2018. Read Article

Commercial Appeal - Levitt Shell Marks 10th Anniversary with Free Shows and Fundraising Concerts. 4/11/2018. Read Article

The NAFCU Journal - How to Attract Top Talent. March/Apr 2018. Read Article

Memphis Magazine - Daniel Weickenand named CEO of the Year. 3/1/2018.Read Article

Memphis Business Journal - Toast of the Town Cover Story. Orion Moving to Wonderbread. 2/15/2018. Read Article

Memphis Business Journal - Orion Finalist in Best Places to Work. 10/27/2017. Read Article

Memphis Chamber - Orion Donates 10,000 Eclipse Viewing Glasses to Schools. 6/28/2017. Read Article

RSVP - Orion Celebrates 60th Anniversary. 2017. Read Article

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