This is a reminder that FIS® is retiring the SecurLOCK™ Bundle Reports, effective Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026. After this date, the reports will no longer be available to you as they are today. However, the same reports may be accessed within Ethos.
In January 2026, NCC Announced…
We’re excited to share that VantageScore® 4.0 will be available starting February 2—at no additional cost through 2026—for all NCC customers currently using Equifax FICO® scores.
How VantageScore Differs from FICO
Both scores range from 300–850, but there are key distinctions:
• Credit history: 1 month (VantageScore) vs. 6 months (FICO)
• Data used: Trended behavior and alternative payments (when reported)
• Consistency: Same methodology across all three bureaus
• Coverage: 30+ million more consumers scorable
In January 2026, OCCU shared with its staff that we now have a FREE Clinic/Medical Center for all employees. We changed our “RICH” Healthcare Plan to a newer “RICH” healthcare plan where OCCU continues to pay for all the premiums for our employees. This new FL BC/BS Plan provides all employees with FREE Medical Centers across Florida. No more worrying about out-of-network expenses. Example: As President/CEO I can now become a patient of Sanitas here in Ocala, FL and when in Tallahassee, FL I can visit a doctor at a Sanitas Medical Center there, if needed, without any out-of-pocket expense to myself. In addition, our staff can utilize Sanitas own version of TeleDoc 24/7 or continue using FL Blue’s TeleDoc. More Options/More Choices for our staff. Thank you, Combined Insurance Services! (Click on the above logo of Sanitas Medical Center to visit their website.)
In January 2026, OCCU through our partnership with Supreme Lending, added more residential mortgage products for our members, potential members, and non-members. We now have a total of twenty-four (24) residential mortgage products available. Click here to learn more… Home Mortgages Loans
Starting Jan. 15, 2026, Mastercard® will support Tap to Add Card for Apple Pay® digital wallets. This feature lets cardholders quickly add their card by tapping their contactless card on their device and following on-screen instructions.
Benefits
• Improved Security — SHAZAM® will validate chip data and generate a unique cryptogram during wallet registration to provide enhanced security.
• Better Experience — This update reduces manual steps, supports the latest technology and makes enrollment easier for cardholders.
New Service Expert enhancements available
We’re excited to share that two new features you’ve asked for will soon be available in-Service Expert! These two features will be available tomorrow, Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026.
New features
• Today, you can initiate, view, update and even escalate cases within Service Expert. And now we’ve added new functionality that also allows you to export a list of the cases that are in Service Expert.
• Reviewing and updating your contacts just got easier! A new toggle filter will be available for Contact Status. You’ll be able to filter between active and inactive contact statuses on contact lists on file with us, making updates a breeze. We recommend reviewing your contacts regularly to ensure your team receives the most relevant and up-to-date SHAZAM news!
In January 2025, OCCU’s Debit Card/ATM Vendor provided the above enhancements to their system for the benefit of our staff.
InvestiFi Wins Best Digital Solutions Provider In WealthTech At 2025 Banking Tech Awards
In January 2026, our vendor/partner InvestiFi is reported for recently winning this prestigious award. (Click on above InvestiFi logo to learn more.)
On a separate note, InvestiFi worked with sFox Trust to get ADA Cardano coin available for our members. (Click on above Cardano logo to learn more.)
January 06, 2026, Marquis breach toll rises to 80 banks, 824,000 consumers
As originally reported in December 2025, OCCU is NOT affected by this spreading breach. Again, OCCU is safe & sound since 1953.
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