SHREWSBURY, N.J. — Credit unions face a myriad of threats in 2007, but which ones loom the largest?

The bankers continue to push for the removal of the credit union tax-exemption. Many leaders agree that if it was removed, credit unions would cease to exist? But how real is that threat?

Credit unions of all sizes are under intense economic pressure. Spreads are tight. It's costly to add new members. Growth is slowing on loans. Complying with burdensome regs is straining budgets.

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