Jobs Report Likely Means Rate Cut, Says NAFCU Economist 06/11/2019 08:01 pm WASHINGTON—The latest jobs report – with 75,000 jobs gained in May – reveals inflation-related pressures are minimal, which, combined with other concerns, could force the Fed to cut interest rates, asserts one analyst.
Congress Returns To Capitol Hill, But CU Eyes Are On Alexandria 06/17/2019 07:55 pm WASHINGTON–Both the House and the Senate are back in session this week, but credit unions will be paying as much attention–if not more–to NCUA than Congress.
Morgan Stanley’s Business Conditions Index Falls 32 Points 06/17/2019 07:59 pm NEW YORK–Morgan Stanley's Business Conditions Index, which captures “turning points” in the economy, fell by 32 points in June, to a level of 13 from 45 in May.
3 Steps for Selecting the Best LOS Vendor 06/11/2019 08:00 pm While there are a number of Loan Origination Systems (LOS) that tout intuitive, configurable, compliant and efficient solutions, integrating a new LOS platform often proves challenging.
TDECU Promotes Phillips to Vice President of Mortgage Lending 06/11/2019 08:37 pm LAKE JACKSON, Texas--TDECU has promoted Brandy Phillips to Vice President of Mortgage Lending.
Young CU Professionals Hope to Take Program Worldwide 06/17/2019 09:09 pm MADISON, Wis.–Members of the World Council Young Credit Union Professionals (WYCUP) are now looking to replicate a model for youth committees established by the largest credit union system in Brazil and expand it worldwide.
Trades Respond to Bills on Everything from Delaying CECL to Loan Limits to Serving Military 06/12/2019 06:28 am WASHINGTON–The House and Senate worked through a flurry of legislation of interest to credit unions yesterday, with the trade groups weighing in on bills that would delay implementation of CECL to giving NCUA authority to extend loan limits to service to military bases.
CUNA Mutual Among Investors as Splash Financial Raises $4.3 Million 06/17/2019 09:09 pm CLEVELAND–Splash Financial, a start-up that has partnered with the Pentagon Federal Credit Union to refinance student loans, has raised $4.3 million in a round of venture financing led by CMFG Ventures, a unit of CUNA Mutual Group, and Northwestern Mutual Future Ventures.
Execs Make 'Marvel-lous' Effort to Help Fight Scams 06/17/2019 09:09 pm COLUMBIA, Md.–MD|DC Credit Union Association CEO John Bratsakis and NIHFCU CEO Rick Wieczorek teamed up to fight senior scammers during a special appearance at which they looked “marvel-ous.”
PenFed Named Good Business of the Year 06/18/2019 10:00 am TYSONS, Va.– PenFed Credit Union has been selected by the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce as the Greater Washington Good Business of the Year in the large business category.