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SEATTLE—A new report indicates that more renters will turn to home ownership in 2015.

RALEIGH, N.C.—President Obama is expected to recognize State Employees’ CU here for providing members with free FICO scores, a program the $29-billion credit union  says is being well received by members.

ALEXANDRIA, Va.—Credit unions are being reminded that they can now post the annual privacy notice online.

WASHINGTON—CUNA has sent a letter calling on the Federal Housing Financial Authority saying it is “adamantly opposed” a proposed regulation it said will limit access to Federal Home Loan Banks by credit unions and could lead to future liquidity problems in the event of a crisis.

FORT ATKINSON, Wis.—Despite all of the FI and consumer attention to mobile banking, a new survey shows that the majority of consumers still rely on branches as their primary channel for interacting with their financial institution.

MADISON, Wis.—The balances on adjustable-rate mortgages at credit unions are up 16.3% over the last 12 months, and analysts say the growth has as much to do with ALM concerns at CUs as it does with growing consumer interest in the lowest-priced option.

ARLINGTON, Va.—NAFCU has opened its 2015 Annual Awards competition, which recognizes association member credit unions and individuals whose hard work personifies the dedication they have for the credit union industry, their credit union and community.

SALEM, Ore.—Heritage Grove FCU is lowering the “boom” on local checking accounts with a new offering it expects will steal away Millennials in this market, as well as a growing number of consumers who don’t want checks or overdraft fees.

WASHINGTON—The Pew Charitable Trusts has released new research that delves into an issue that will likely affect credit unions and who they serve: immigrant populations in the United States. Specifically, the research examines such growth from a geographic point of view.