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ARLINGTON, Va.—January existing-home sales were down 4.8% from a year ago, which marks the largest annual decline since August 2014.

OTTAWA, Canada–This country’s credit unions are now in the clear and can continue to use the words “bank,” “banker,” and banking in their communications and advertising, thanks to a one-line entry that was buried on page 356 of Canada’s federal budget.

WALTHAM, Mass.–Members and staff of RTN Credit Union collected and donated more than 100 items of clothing and blankets through its participation in the Massachusetts Cooperative Credit Union Association’s annual Clothing and Blanket Drive at RTN branches

ALEXANDRIA, Va.–NCUA has released the first quarter edition of its online newsletter.

HONOLULU–NewGround, an experiential design-build firm that is based in Chesterfield, Mo., has opened a new office on Oahu inside the historic Dillingham Transportation Building.

DAVOS, Switzerland–Mastercard and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) have announced the launch of a public-private coalition that they say will bring together technology, solutions and experience from multiple sectors to transform refugee settlements into digitally-connected communities.

DES MOINES, Iowa–Cornerstone Community Credit Union here recently completed a Complete Care Essentials project upgrade under the direction of the CU*Answers Network Services team.

WORCESTER, Mass.–Two Massachusetts credit unions have announced merger plans. The $900-million Webster First Credit Union said it will absorb via merger the $9.5-million Louise Mills FCU in Merrimac, Mass.

ARLINGTON, Va.—Credit unions remain involved in the secondary market, with nearly 60% of respondents selling mortgage loans to Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac or both, according to NAFCU's latest Economic & CU Monitor report on housing.

ALEXANDRIA, Va.–NCUA is planning to host a live event on Facebook through which consumers can learn more about protecting their identity and money from popular financial scams. More information can be found on the agency’s Facebook page.