Credit Union Times reporter covering credit union operations, fraud, M&As, leagues, business continuity, and breaking news.
Nine plaintiffs voluntarily dismissed their claims with prejudice after months of settlement discussions, ending a case that alleged systemic racial discrimination in the credit union's mortgage lending.
Agency is now paying $600 a day to protect the $2 million property at it seeks trusteeship over real estate owned by former Jackson Area FCU CEO Leigh Bridges and her husband.
The former loan officer at Garden City Teachers Federal Credit Union sentenced to 19 months in federal prison.
Federal prosecutors said the former Missouri pastor used church members' identities to obtain fraudulent loans and plotted to steal as much as $21 million.
The former Board members point to Congress' response to a controversial 1976 firing as evidence that NCUA Board members were meant to be protected from presidential removal without cause.
Grossé dies of esophageal cancer on Aug. 5 at age 67.
Mary E. Maier alleges the credit union denied her fraud claim without conducting an adequate investigation.
The agency's latest filing reveals new developments in the case, including that the NCUA believes Leigh Bridges may have negotiated a plea deal with prosecutors.
Christine Gendron is also ordered to pay $392,607 in restitution for her role in a plot that defrauded nine lenders including Freedom CU and Workers CU.
Derik Nielsen is named CEO of Westmark CU while Ralph Ramirez takes over the helm at Silver State Schools CU.
Resources
Elan Credit Card
From Elan Credit Card
Rising fraud, digital demand, and regulatory pressure are reshaping credit card programs. Discover what it takes to maintain a competitive card program and why many credit unions are reconsidering in-house issuing.
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Picus Security
From Picus Security
With AI-driven attacks on the rise, meeting NCUA Part 748 cybersecurity requirements is more critical than ever. This guide provides practical steps for credit unions to replace security assumptions with evidence-based validation.
Download Resource
Picus Security
From Picus Security
Your credit union has security controls, but can you prove they work against modern threats? This handbook provides a roadmap to move beyond compliance and build an evidence-based security program that protects your members and meets NCUA rules.
Download Resource
Picus Security
From Picus Security
Credit union security teams face major threats with limited resources. This solution brief outlines how continuous security validation helps you prove which attacks would succeed, fix gaps, and answer every examiner question with evidence.
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CUCollaborate
From CUCollaborate
With rising acquisition costs and industry consolidation, random acts of marketing are no longer enough. This executive guide provides a 5-step framework to unlock sustainable, member-driven growth by fixing fit, friction, and focus.
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CUCollaborate
From CUCollaborate
More than half of credit unions are in decline. This data brief analyzes ten years of performance data, revealing how strategic Field of Membership (FOM) expansion is the single most reliable lever for sustainable growth. Download it to learn more.
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CPI
From CPI
Offering premium metal cards can seem complex and costly. This playbook demystifies the process, showing institutions of all sizes how to launch a scalable, high-impact metal card program to drive loyalty and enhance brand perception.
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FICO
From FICO
With 1.4 billion adults lacking credit records, alternative data is key to market expansion. This guide shows how to assess and combine this data with traditional sources to improve credit risk analytics and create lower-friction processes.
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CUCollaborate
From CUCollaborate
In a consolidating industry, strategic growth is essential. This guide reframes Field of Membership from a regulatory hurdle into a competitive advantage, providing a tactical playbook for sustainable expansion.
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FICO
From FICO
Go beyond traditional credit data. The UltraFICO� Score unifies cash flow insights with proven FICO� methodology, giving you a deeper view of borrower creditworthiness to safely approve more qualified applicants.
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Alogent
From Alogent
With new CFPB deadlines for Section 1071 approaching, credit unions must streamline data collection. This guide details how Alogent?s automation solutions can help you ensure compliance and enhance operational efficiency.
Download Resource
Alogent
From Alogent
Beehive Federal Credit Union transformed its commercial lending operations by replacing a manual, error-prone system with AccuAccount. Discover how they achieved greater efficiency, accuracy, and compliance in this detailed case study.
Download Resource
Alogent
From Alogent
Fraudsters are increasingly targeting the teller line. How can institutions strengthen in-branch security without creating delays for members? This case study shows how one credit union solved this challenge without a complete system overhaul.
Download Resource
Alogent
From Alogent
Credit unions struggle with disconnected systems and manual processes. This eBook provides department-specific use cases for an ECM platform that streamlines workflows, boosts compliance, and enhances efficiency across your entire organization.
Download Resource
Alogent
From Alogent
Credit unions face mounting pressure to manage information while meeting strict compliance demands. This eBook explores how modern Enterprise Content Management (ECM) technology helps credit unions mitigate risk and enhance efficiency.
Download Resource
Alogent
From Alogent
Move beyond legacy imaging and manual workflows. This eBook provides a maturity framework to help credit unions assess their current ECM strategy, identify gaps, and create a roadmap for digital transformation and efficiency.
Download Resource
Alogent
From Alogent
Efficiently manage documents and automate processes with Alogent's FASTdocs. This eBook provides actionable best practices to centralize content, enhance security, and deliver fast, secure access to information across your credit union.
Download Resource
Alogent
From Alogent
Is your credit union's commercial lending process slowed by manual tasks and paperwork? This guide introduces a digital solution to automate workflows, speed up loan decisions, and improve the member experience. Learn how to transform your operations.
Download Resource
Elan Credit Card
From Elan Credit Card
Digital engagement now determines which credit cards consumers choose, use, and keep. This new report from PYMNTS and Elan Credit Card reveals why the mobile app is becoming as important as the card itself.
Download Resource
Elan Credit Card
From Elan Credit Card
Scale modern merchant services without adding internal infrastructure. Learn how a relationship?driven merchant model can help your financial institution enhance revenue and loyalty with small businesses.
Download Resource
Elan Credit Card
From Elan Credit Card
Did you know that nearly three-quarters of all banking interactions now happen through digital channels? A well-designed mobile banking app is no longer optional -- it?s essential.
Download Resource
Elan Credit Card
From Elan Credit Card
Nearly one-third of consumers don?t know their credit score or how to improve it. With financial planning tools, educational resources, and one-on-one support, credit unions deepen their impact with members while helping them meet their broader financial goals.
Download Resource
Elan Credit Card
From Elan Credit Card
Virtual cards are the next phase of digital payments with 42% of consumers using one within the past 6 months. Learn more about the growing payment method in this new report.
Download ResourceElan Credit Card
From Elan Credit Card
Rising fraud, digital demand, and regulatory pressure are reshaping credit card programs. Discover what it takes to maintain a competitive card program and why many credit unions are reconsidering in-house issuing.
Download ResourcePicus Security
From Picus Security
With AI-driven attacks on the rise, meeting NCUA Part 748 cybersecurity requirements is more critical than ever. This guide provides practical steps for credit unions to replace security assumptions with evidence-based validation.
Download ResourcePicus Security
From Picus Security
Your credit union has security controls, but can you prove they work against modern threats? This handbook provides a roadmap to move beyond compliance and build an evidence-based security program that protects your members and meets NCUA rules.
Download ResourcePicus Security
From Picus Security
Credit union security teams face major threats with limited resources. This solution brief outlines how continuous security validation helps you prove which attacks would succeed, fix gaps, and answer every examiner question with evidence.
Download ResourceCUCollaborate
From CUCollaborate
With rising acquisition costs and industry consolidation, random acts of marketing are no longer enough. This executive guide provides a 5-step framework to unlock sustainable, member-driven growth by fixing fit, friction, and focus.
Download ResourceCUCollaborate
From CUCollaborate
More than half of credit unions are in decline. This data brief analyzes ten years of performance data, revealing how strategic Field of Membership (FOM) expansion is the single most reliable lever for sustainable growth. Download it to learn more.
Download ResourceCPI
From CPI
Offering premium metal cards can seem complex and costly. This playbook demystifies the process, showing institutions of all sizes how to launch a scalable, high-impact metal card program to drive loyalty and enhance brand perception.
Download ResourceFICO
From FICO
With 1.4 billion adults lacking credit records, alternative data is key to market expansion. This guide shows how to assess and combine this data with traditional sources to improve credit risk analytics and create lower-friction processes.
Download ResourceCUCollaborate
From CUCollaborate
In a consolidating industry, strategic growth is essential. This guide reframes Field of Membership from a regulatory hurdle into a competitive advantage, providing a tactical playbook for sustainable expansion.
Download ResourceFICO
From FICO
Go beyond traditional credit data. The UltraFICO� Score unifies cash flow insights with proven FICO� methodology, giving you a deeper view of borrower creditworthiness to safely approve more qualified applicants.
Download ResourceAlogent
From Alogent
With new CFPB deadlines for Section 1071 approaching, credit unions must streamline data collection. This guide details how Alogent?s automation solutions can help you ensure compliance and enhance operational efficiency.
Download ResourceAlogent
From Alogent
Beehive Federal Credit Union transformed its commercial lending operations by replacing a manual, error-prone system with AccuAccount. Discover how they achieved greater efficiency, accuracy, and compliance in this detailed case study.
Download ResourceAlogent
From Alogent
Fraudsters are increasingly targeting the teller line. How can institutions strengthen in-branch security without creating delays for members? This case study shows how one credit union solved this challenge without a complete system overhaul.
Download ResourceAlogent
From Alogent
Credit unions struggle with disconnected systems and manual processes. This eBook provides department-specific use cases for an ECM platform that streamlines workflows, boosts compliance, and enhances efficiency across your entire organization.
Download ResourceAlogent
From Alogent
Credit unions face mounting pressure to manage information while meeting strict compliance demands. This eBook explores how modern Enterprise Content Management (ECM) technology helps credit unions mitigate risk and enhance efficiency.
Download ResourceAlogent
From Alogent
Move beyond legacy imaging and manual workflows. This eBook provides a maturity framework to help credit unions assess their current ECM strategy, identify gaps, and create a roadmap for digital transformation and efficiency.
Download ResourceAlogent
From Alogent
Efficiently manage documents and automate processes with Alogent's FASTdocs. This eBook provides actionable best practices to centralize content, enhance security, and deliver fast, secure access to information across your credit union.
Download ResourceAlogent
From Alogent
Is your credit union's commercial lending process slowed by manual tasks and paperwork? This guide introduces a digital solution to automate workflows, speed up loan decisions, and improve the member experience. Learn how to transform your operations.
Download ResourceElan Credit Card
From Elan Credit Card
Digital engagement now determines which credit cards consumers choose, use, and keep. This new report from PYMNTS and Elan Credit Card reveals why the mobile app is becoming as important as the card itself.
Download ResourceElan Credit Card
From Elan Credit Card
Scale modern merchant services without adding internal infrastructure. Learn how a relationship?driven merchant model can help your financial institution enhance revenue and loyalty with small businesses.
Download ResourceElan Credit Card
From Elan Credit Card
Did you know that nearly three-quarters of all banking interactions now happen through digital channels? A well-designed mobile banking app is no longer optional -- it?s essential.
Download ResourceElan Credit Card
From Elan Credit Card
Nearly one-third of consumers don?t know their credit score or how to improve it. With financial planning tools, educational resources, and one-on-one support, credit unions deepen their impact with members while helping them meet their broader financial goals.
Download ResourceElan Credit Card
From Elan Credit Card
Virtual cards are the next phase of digital payments with 42% of consumers using one within the past 6 months. Learn more about the growing payment method in this new report.
Download ResourceElan Credit Card
From Elan Credit Card
Rising fraud, digital demand, and regulatory pressure are reshaping credit card programs. Discover what it takes to maintain a competitive card program and why many credit unions are reconsidering in-house issuing.
Download Resource