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AUSTIN, Texas–Credit unions looking to grow lending may want to look to Amplify Credit Union here. 

LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU is expanding its ATMs into 27 Quality Dairy Store locations in Greater Lansing as part of a deal that also offers special discounts to the credit union’s members.

ARLINGTON, Va.–Latinos without traditional bank or credit union accounts are increasingly signing up with various fintechs for the financial needs, according to one new analysis. 

EAST LANSING, Mich.–Michigan State University FCU has announced plans to launch a new standalone digital brand called “AlumniFI.” The $6.7-billion credit union has selected Nymbus to provide the technology for the new offering.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.–A new survey confirms that when consumers are deciding on a financial institutiondigital features “make a difference.”

LONDON–A new survey of members of Gen Z in 13 countries spotlights how the world’s youngest and most digitally-adept consumers are “forcing change to decades-old business practices,” according to a new analysis.

SPARTANBURG, S.C.–Carolina Foothills FCU is reporting it is seeing strong response to its Financial Inclusion Mortgage for First Time Homebuyers program, created to meet the financial needs of minority and low-incomeborrowers.

FLINT, Mich.–Financial Plus Credit Union said it is now offering the “Greenlight Loan,” which it is describing as a unique quick-funded loan solution packaged with financial education. 

LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU has launched an essay contest that will award up to $7,500 in grants for those working to build a better financial life for themselves. 

PASADENA, Calif.–Using investments from 20 credit unions, a CUSO here has purchased  Wescom Central Credit Union’s office building in a sale/lease-back deal.