CINCINNATI—Many car dealers use Facebook as a way to target, reach and promote deals to car shoppers. But are they missing out on a key opportunity by focusing mostly on Facebook?
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TUKWILA, Wash.–BECU has announced it has awarded more than $180,000 to winners of its People Helping People Awards, which recognize BECU members and the nonprofits they support with their effort, time and/or money.
WASHINGTON–Spanish-only speaking households are five times less likely to use a bank or credit union, according to a new report from the CFPB.
WASHINGTON/TALLAHASSEE, Fla.–In the wake of bylaws changes allowing for membership in either a state trade association or CUNA—rather than the previously required dual membership—the League of Southeastern Credit Unions and CUNA have introduced a new website that stresses the benefits of belonging to both types of association.
WASHINGTON—Credit union lending and membership growth remained strong in June, CUNA reported.
LAS VEGAS–A conference made up primarily of CU board members were told their credit unions would likely be better off if many of them didn’t return to the meeting in future years.
LAS VEGAS–It’s been nearly seven years since the largest fraud perpetrated in credit unions took place, but the egregiousness of the board’s failures in doing their jobs still rankles one former board member.
WASHINGTON—The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has finalized new measures to ensure that homeowners and struggling borrowers are treated fairly by mortgage servicers.
ARLINGTON, Va.—NAFCU is urging credit union representatives to contact their lawmakers and push for the repeal of the Dodd-Frank Act’s Durbin Amendment, as proposed in a discussion draft from House Financial Services Committee Chairman Jeb Hensarling (R-TX).
ARLINGTON, Va.—Total vehicle sales in July rebounded from June’s rate of 16.7 million annualized units to 17.9 million, fueled by sales of trucks and SUVs as gasoline prices declined, NAFCU reported.
