Barry Stricklin

• New Members Flock to CU HARP Mortgages

  By David Morrison  |  September 2, 2012

  Although many credit unions may not have realized it, the second version of the federal government’s Home Affordable Refinance Program is a more workable and beneficial for both borrowers and credit unions than its predecessor, according to housing finance executives at credit unions that have begun making the loans.

• Tower FCU: New Avenue for Mortgage Loans Through HARP 2.0

  By David Morrison  |  August 28, 2012

  Tower Federal Credit Union in Laurel, Md., handles $70 million in HARP loan applications since March, 70% of from members with loans with other lenders.

• Tower FCU Reports Active HARP Participation

  By David Morrison  |  August 23, 2012

  Maryland credit union says more than a quarter of its refinances since March have been through federal mortgage payment reduction program.

• A Spotty Uptick For Jumbos

  By David Morrison  |  February 16, 2011

  Even as the housing markets in many areas struggle and decline in the face of ongoing high unemployment, some credit unions have continued to offer mortgages for some of the biggest residential sales.