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CHICAGO–A new research brief from the Filene Research Institute and TransUnion offers insights into how credit unions can adapt lending strategies to better compete in an evolving landscape while also expanding financial inclusion efforts.

WASHINGTON—The Fannie Mae Home Purchase Sentiment Index (HPSI) was largely unchanged in August, decreasing 0.1 points to 75.7, as survey respondents tempered both their recent pessimism about homebuying conditions and their upward expectations of home price growth, according to the company.

ARLINGTON, Va.—Total vehicle sales continue to decline, falling from 14.6 million annualized units to 13.1 million annualized units in August, with monthly sales levels down 14.4% year over year.

RADCLIFF, Ky.– Abound Credit Union, which said it is an advocate of financial education for youth and adults throughout Kentucky, has been recognized with three first place awards. 

LAS VEGAS—Credit unions, like the small stores that helped Daymond John launch his FUBU clothing line into a multi-billion dollar company, have a growing ability to compete with the large banks, thanks to digital, says the entrepreneur and co-star of Shark Tank.

SAN DIEGO—Glenn Arcaro of Los Angeles has pleaded guilty in federal court for his participation in a “massive conspiracy” involving BitConnect, a cryptocurrency investment scheme that defrauded investors from the United States and abroad of over $2 billion, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.

PLANO, Texas–The Cornerstone Credit Union League is offering its member CUs updated guidance in the wake of new laws that allow Texans to carry handguns in public without going through training or having to get a permit.

FT. WORTH, Texas–Mergers have been announced in Texas and Wisconsin. In the latter deal, many of one CU’s members were already members of the other.

ALEXANDRIA, Va.–NCUA has announced federally insured, low-income credit unions seeking a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) certification can now apply via the agency’s streamlined qualification process through Oct. 15.

WASHINGTON—The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has charged three financial services companies for failing to uphold cybersecurity procedures, which resulted in the exposure of thousands of customers' personal information.