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PORTLAND, Ore.—OnPoint Community Credit Union, the largest in Oregon, has been recognized by the Portland Business Journal as number four on the state’s “Most Admired Companies” list in the financial services category.

WASHINGTON—With more Americans reporting lower income prospects, Fannie Mae’s Home Purchase Sentiment Index declined to 80.8 from 83.2 in the most recent survey, even as there was a slight uptick in sentiment around whether it’s time to buy a home.

BRONX, N.Y.– NCUA has liquidated Bethex FCU.  The $1.07-billion USAlliance Federal Credit Union of Rye, N.Y. has assumed Bethex FCU’s assets, member shares and most loans. 

LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga.—According to Black Book, the average price of a used vehicle for model years 2010-2014 declined 2.8% during November, reinforcing the notion that cars and trucks face their heaviest depreciation toward the end of the year.

SCHAUMBURG, Ill.—Credit unions this December can expect more members walking in for luxury vehicle loans than at any other time during the year.

ATLANTA—Home Depot has denied allegations that it sent out misleading notices to potential class members in litigation over its massive 2014 customer data breach.

SEATTLE–In a newest Zillow Home Price Expectations Survey, one third of the experts surveyed said they believe San Francisco’s housing market has reached bubble status, with another 20% of those surveyed saying they believe the market is at-risk for bubble conditions within the next year.

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.­—The National Association of CUSOs (NACUSO) said it has been informed by NCUA that by the end of the week of Dec. 14 the agency will have sent a hard copy letter to all CUSOs regarding the CUSO Registry it is creating.

BENTONVILLE, Ark.–Walmart announced it is now rolling out Walmart Pay, a smartphone-based payment solution that the company said will work with all credit and debit cards, as well as its own gift cards.

The world’s richest man, Bill Gates, is known to be a voracious reader and he is out with a list of six books for 2015 that he recommends everyone read. The books aren't about business, but instead a variety of topics, one of which involves explaining complex concepts in simple terms.