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WASHINGTON–After mortgage rates began rising recently there were forecasts that rates had finally reached bottom and would slowly increase during 2021. But new data show mortgage interest rates have tumbled once more to the lowest they had ever been–down to 2.65% on the 30-year mortgage, according to Freddie Mac.

HOUSTON—eCU Technology is reporting its Origins Suite of digital solutions continues to help a number of credit unions significantly increase loan, membership and business applications, while reducing abandonment rates.

NEW YORK—Gift cards have long been a consumer favorite when it comes to gifting, and the recent holiday season was no exception.

MADISON, Wis.–The World Council of Credit Unions has released two videos offering updates on the success of a program to build affordable housing for low- and middle-income residents of Haiti.

SALT LAKE CITY—One credit union’s migration to a new checking account structure has led to some member complaints—including one member who has taken to Facebook—and local media attention.

WASHINGTON–The questions raised by the nation’s credit unions in promoting and making Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans to date have largely been technical and administrative—but now some economists are asking a bigger question—has the half-billion-dollar program worked?

PARCHMENT, Mich.–Advia Credit Union said it is expanding its relationship with CU Recovery & The Loan Service Center, a PSCU company.

WASHINGTON–The Senate appears poised to address a sweeping overhaul of the federal prohibition on marijuana, which, should such legislation pass Congress, would considerably reduce the risks to credit unions serving the cannabis industry.

ALEXANDRIA, Va.–NCUA said it will hold a webinar on Thursday, Feb. 11 to provide participants with an update on new Chairman Todd M. Harper’s priorities, the agency’s supervisory activities, and recently issued guidance and regulations, among other topics.

WASHINGTON–CUNA has announced another of the keynoters for its upcoming virtual Governmental Affairs Conference (GAC).