Foreclosures in the U.S. are now spreading well beyond the cities and regions where they first began their rapid growth, according to RealtyTrac, a real estate firm that specializes in foreclosure sales.

Credit union members feel better about their personal finances than consumers generally and tend to have more money left over after paying monthly bills.

Environmental professionals who specialize in helping consumers improve their homes' energy efficiency say credit unions have an opportunity to step into a growing market in green finance.

Neal Barofsky, the special inspector general for the troubled asset relief program, has written a highly critical evaluation of the U.S. Treasury's administration of efforts meant to help home owners remain in their homes.

The $341 million Consumers Credit Union has become the latest to start offering its members mortgages insured by the Federal Housing Administration. FHA insured mortgages are popular with many home buyers because of their more favorable terms.

Three credit unions notified the Federal Reserve Board about their card issuing in association with colleges or universities in 2009.

Credit unions have benefited lower income and families especially, according to the Wisconsin Credit Union League.

The National Association of Realtors has announced that existing home sales were up 10% in September, even though sales economically distressed homes remained high.