Fortera organization completes merger with Vanderbilt Credit Union

Vanderbilt Credit Union officially merged into the Fortera organization, effective October 1, 2026. The credit union will continue to operate as a division of Fortera Federal Credit Union while retaining its name and brand identity. The combined entity now boasts over $1 billion in assets and serves more than 88,000 members globally. Operational integration between the credit unions is expected to conclude by the end of 2027.

The merger allows the combined entity to leverage Fortera’s scale and technology to serve the communities associated with Vanderbilt University and Vanderbilt Health. The integration adds significant assets and a large membership base to the combined financial institution.