Pennsylvania State Treasurer Rob McCord continues to rave about a credit union payday loan program that has reportedly saved members $15 million.

McCord visited the $125 million Cross Valley Federal Credit Union on Tuesday to hear how the Credit Union Better Choice program helped three women meet unexpected expenses, according to the Pennsylvania Treasury Department.

The Wilkes-Barre, Pa.-based credit union said it has issued 280 Better Choice payday loans to 101 members since 2007.

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