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WASHINGTON— Credit union auto lenders might have a reason to look ahead to the holidays with cautious optimism. After a sluggish year for vehicle financing, a combination of falling interest rates, pent-up demand, and renewed consumer confidence could spark a year-end rebound in loan activity, analysts are forecasting.

CHARLOTTE N.C. —A strong majority of U.S. consumers are happy with their credit cards and do not want the government to interfere with their cards’ rewards programs, a new survey conducted by Morning Consult on behalf of the American Bankers Association reveals.

CHICAGO--A hearing on cross-motions for summary judgment in a challenge to the Illinois Interchange Fee Prohibition Act (IFPA) took place Wednesday in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. Both America’s Credit Unions and the Illinois Credit Union League were on hand for the latest court proceeding.

Houston—The $4.9-billion TDECU and $800-million Smart Financial Credit Union, have announced plans to merge.

LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga.—Used vehicle depreciation his the gas in September, Black Book reported.

SPRINGDALE, Ark. – As classrooms filled again this fall, United Federal Credit Union helped two northwest Arkansas science teachers kick off the school year with a surprise.  

ARVADA, Colo.—The $675-million Climb Credit Union here and $97-million Community Choice CU, based in Commerce City, Colo., have announced plans to merge, the Denver Gazette reported.

WASHINGTON–America’s Credit Unions Thursday commended Sen. Mike Crapo (R-ID) and Rep. Young Kim (R-CA) for leading a bicameral letter urging the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Office of Management and Budget to preserve the Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Fund and ensure it remains effectively staffed and resourced following the federal government shutdown.