Focus Federal Honored for Excellence in Lending 06/15/2015 02:53 pm OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. - For the third year in a row, Focus Federal Credit Union has been recognized by okc.Biz for its excellence in lending.
Y-12 Exec Discusses Differences Between Two Recent Tennessee CU Kidnappings 06/11/2015 08:36 pm OAK RIDGE, Tenn.—While the crooks who kidnapped the CEO of Y-12 FCU here are still at large, the credit union does not believe the same people are behind a kidnapping/robbery that took place across the state at another CU.
Small Biz Approval Rates At CU Increase Slightly 06/11/2015 08:25 pm NEW YORK—Small business lending approval rates at credit unions experienced a slight increase in May over the previous month, but overall CUs have been a relatively stagnant business lender over the last year, according to Biz2Credit.
Smartphone Users Projected To More than Double 06/11/2015 08:26 pm PLANO, Texas—The number of smartphone users is expected to more than double by 2020, according to a new report.
Minnesota’s CUs Raised $200K For Children’s Hospital 06/11/2015 08:26 pm ST. PAUL, Minn. –The Minnesota Credit Unions for Kids committee (MnCU4Kids) reported that credit unions in the state have raised $214,010 in 2014 for Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare, the Children’s Miracle Network-designated hospital in Minnesota.
Pen Air FCU Recognized For Support of Centennial Celebration 06/15/2015 02:56 pm PENSACOLA, Fla. –To mark the Naval Aviation Reserve’s 100 year Anniversary, Navy reservists gathered at the National Naval Aviation Museum for a ribbon-cutting ceremony commemorating the Reserve’s Centennial Exhibit.
Teachers Federal Raises Funds for Autism 06/20/2015 04:27 pm HAUPPAUGUE, N.Y. – Teachers Federal Credit Union recently held a blue ribbon fundraiser during the month of April in each of its 27 branches. Members were asked to purchase blue ribbons for $1.00 each, in honor of Autism Awareness Month.
Two Credit Unions Select GrooveCar 06/20/2015 04:29 pm HAUPPAUGE, N.Y.–GrooveCar Direct, an auto buying resource for the nation’s credit union industry, said it has partnered with with ADP Federal Credit Union, Roseland, NJ and Members Credit Union, Cos Cob, Conn.
Jamaican CU Offering $100 Million to Micro-Businesses 06/20/2015 04:33 pm KINGSTON, Jamaica–Community and Workers of Jamaica Co-operative Credit Union here has set aside $100-million for lines of credit for micro businesses and the self-employed.