Credit Unions Encouraged To Apply For Biz Kid$ Fin Ed Grants 01/19/2016 08:18 pm MADISON, Wis.–Credit union organizations can now apply for a Biz Kid$ Financial Education Grant from the National Credit Union Foundation through March 31.
SAFE FCU Paying 20% Share/Certificate Bonus; 7% Interest Rebate 01/19/2016 08:19 pm COLUMBIA, S.C.—SAFE Federal Credit has paid members a 20% share/certificate bonus dividend and a 7% interest rebate, returning $2 million in all to members.
Mortgage Refi Market Exhausted? Hardly, Suggests Analysis 01/14/2016 08:22 pm JACKSONVILLE, Fla.–Contrary to conventional wisdom, the mortgage refinance market is not tapped out and there are at least five-million mortgage borrowers who would still benefit from moving to a lower rate.
Forecast: Payments Challenges In 2016 To Grow; Disruptive Lenders To Face Own Disruptions 01/19/2016 08:20 pm BOSTON—This year expect greater challenges in the payments space but look for alternative lenders to face significant headwinds.
Mortgage Volume Rebounds In New Year 01/14/2016 08:23 pm WASHINGTON–New year, new mortgage activity. The Mortgage Bankers Association reported that mortgage application volume was up 21.3% in the week after the holidays versus the prior week.
CUNA Mutual To Host 9 Live Webinars For Fidelity Bond Policyholders 01/14/2016 08:24 pm MADISON, Wis.–CUNA Mutual Group has announced it will host nine live webinars for its Fidelity Bond policyholders in 2016 to help better manage risk.
What Fed Beige Book Shows About Economy’s Performance 01/14/2016 08:26 pm WASHINGTON—How is the U.S. economy performing? Depends on which region of the country you’re in, according to the Federal Reserve.
Suspects In Abduction/Robberies Ordered To Face Federal Prosecution 01/14/2016 08:27 pm KNOXVILLE, Tenn.—Two men who have been accused as the primary suspects in several credit union and abduction/robberies have been ordered to return to Knoxville, Tenn., in order to face federal prosecution.
Check This Out: Credit Unions Still Offer Best Deals 01/14/2016 08:28 pm WASHINGTON—While credit unions face a growing threat from online checking accounts, they still offer the best checking deals when it comes to low fees, a new study shows.
It’s Official: Credit Union Tax Exemption Not Part Of Tax Reform Bill 01/14/2016 08:28 pm WASHINGTON—It’s official: senior House Ways and Committee member Devin Nunes (R-CA) Wednesday introduced his tax reform bill that leaves the credit union tax exemption intact.
