Here’s What CFPB Found in ‘Online Experiment’ of How Consumers Make Debt Vs. Savings Decisions 02/03/2021 07:43 pm WASHINGTON–An “online experiment” conducted by the CFPB has found consumers would pay down credit card debt with savings–but not all the debt, preferring to keep some as a safety cushion.
State Regulators Express Strong Support for NCUA Proposal on Capitalizing Interest 02/03/2021 07:41 pm ARLINGTON, Va.–NASCUS has expressed strong support for an NCUA proposal that would allow credit unions to capitalize interest.
Here’s the Latest Numbers on PPP Loans Made by Credit Unions 02/03/2021 07:43 pm WASHINGTON—The Small Business Administration (SBA) is reporting it has approved 891,044 Paycheck Protection Program loans, totaling more than $72 billion, since the program reopened earlier this year.
Harvard Study Suggests New Approach to Repaying Debt Makes a Difference 02/03/2021 07:43 pm CAMBRIDGE, Mass.—A novel approach to repaying debt could help consumers free themselves from crushing credit card balances faster, according to new research.
TTCU Announces $3.5 Million in Bonus Dividends 02/03/2021 07:52 pm TULSA, Okla.–TTCU has announced it is paying out $3.5 million in bonus dividends. The credit union said the payout is a 10.5% increase over its payout one year earlier.
Are Websites and Apps CU ‘Service Facilities?’ Agency Puts Proposal Out for Comment 02/07/2021 04:36 pm ALEXANDRIA, Va.–The NCUA board has voted 2-1 to put out for 30-day comment proposed changes to the NCUA Chartering Manual that would allow CU websites and mobile apps to qualify as “service facilities.”
CUNA Calls on Congress to Take 3 Specific Actions, CUFX Transfers to CU Ledger 02/07/2021 04:51 pm WASHINGTON—Congress should take further legislative action to ensure credit unions remain in position to serve their members, CUNA told the House Financial Services Committee.
Inclusiv, AACUC Sponsoring Series of Events, Webinars & More Tied to Black History Month 02/07/2021 04:53 pm NEW YORK–Throughout Black History Month during February, Inclusiv and the African American Credit Union Coalition are, for the fifth year, partnering to sponsor a number of initiatives.
California/Nevada CUs for Kids Wine Auction to Be Aired Live on YouTube 02/07/2021 04:53 pm ONTARIO, Calif.–The annual California and Nevada Credit Unions for Kids Wine Auction is again going virtual in 2021 and will be aired live on YouTube on Friday, March 12, from 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m. PST.
Study Suggests Biometric Authentication of Payments Is Set to Surge 02/07/2021 04:50 pm BASINGSTOKE, U.K.–A new study from Juniper Research has found that biometrics will authenticate over $3 trillion of payment transactions in 2025, up from just $404 billion in 2020.