WASHINGTON—The latest jobs report – with 313,000 jobs gained in February – is still likely to keep the Federal Reserve on track to raise interest rates later this month, said NAFCU Chief Economist and Vice President of Research Curt Long.
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MCLEAN, Va.—The NAACP has filed a lawsuit in federal court against Capital One Bank for the manner in which it has been closing branches.
ARLINGTON—Credit union lenders and servicers – especially those with loans in bankruptcy – can tune into NAFCU's March 27 webcast, "Changes to TILA/RESPA Mortgage Servicing Rules Affecting Bankruptcy," which will provide an overview of 2017 bankruptcy changes to the mortgage servicing rules.
WASHINGTON—Tucked inside a bill credit unions have been working hard to get passed, S 2155, is an amendment that could remove roadblocks in the way of legitimate marijuana businesses accessing the banking system.
NEW YORK—Credit card losses are surging at small banks.
WASHINGTON—NAFCU's legislative affairs team met with House leaders to discuss credit union regulatory relief measures related to the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief and Consumer Protection Act (S 2155) as the bill approaches the finish line in the Senate.
WASHINGTON—Freddie Mac has announced a new deal that will allow it to transfer mortgage-credit risk to the private market.
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.–CU*Answers has announced its 11th Annual Video Contest for clients of the cuasterisk.com network.
LIHUE, Hawaii—Kauai Community FCU has changed its name. Announced during the credit union’s 64th annual membership meeting, the CU is now called Gather Federal Credit Union.
OLDS, Alberta–The likes of Amazon and Google are driving two large credit unions here to consider a merger.