Hurricanes Cited for Short-Term Decline, Longer-Term Increase In Economic Forecast 10/10/2017 08:05 pm MADISON, Wis.–The economic forecast for the fourth quarter of 2017 and all of 2018 have been increased by CUNA’s economists.
With Support from Montana's CUs, Hospital Renovates Garden 10/02/2017 03:01 pm HELENA, Mont.– Shodair Children’s Hospital has unveiled their newly renovated garden with a garden party for staff, educators, legislators, and local credit union sponsors.
Zeal CU And Staff Assist at Capuchin Soup Kitchen 10/02/2017 08:01 pm LIVONIA, Mich.–– Zeal Credit Union and its staff have again contributed to the community.
Despite Increased Access to Financial Tools, Many Among Unbanked Not Using Them, Says Mastercard 10/02/2017 08:01 pm PURCHASE, N.Y.—While an increasing number of unbanked people around the globe are getting access to more formal financial tools, many are not using them very frequently and are instead continuing to rely on cash, notes Mastercard.
House Begins Mark-Up Today On Numerous Bills Of Interest To CUs 10/10/2017 08:06 pm WASHINGTON–The House Financial Services Committee will begin mark-up on approximately two-dozen bills today, with credit unions’ attention on eight of the pieces of legislation.
What Now For Payday Lenders, Customers? Analysts Offer Views On What Might Lie Ahead 10/11/2017 08:04 pm WASHINGTON—Revenues for the $6-billion payday loan industry will shrivel under the CFPB’s new payday lending rule, according to analysts who are predicting that much of the small-dollar loan business will move to small banks and credit unions.
CU Loan Originations Still Rising 10/02/2017 08:06 pm ONTARIO, Calif.—Credit unions continue to increase loan originations at a pace faster than any other lender type–but there’s a cautionary sign on the horizon, as CUs actually lost market share in 2Q, while captives increased their piece of the pie.
2 People Elected to Board of Indiana CU League 10/11/2017 08:51 am INDIANAPOLIS –Two people have joined the board of the Indiana Credit Union League.
Orion FCU Branch Earns LEED Certification 10/11/2017 10:32 am MEMPHIS, Tenn.—The recently-opened branch of Orion Federal Credit Union at 821 Poplar in Memphis has earned Silver certification through the U.S. Green Building Council’s (USGBC) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) green building program.
Greater Texas CU Donates $5,000 to CUAid 10/11/2017 12:05 pm AUSTIN, Texas–Greater Texas Credit Union donated $5,000 to CUAid, the National Credit Union Foundation’s disaster relief system, which raises money for credit union people affected by the recent hurricanes.
