Two powerful nationwide consumer groups, the Consumer Federation of America and Consumers Union, have urged that overdraft loan programs be limited to depositors who wish to use them and not applied to all accounts.

Vendors, like Fuze, who focus a significant portion of their business with credit unions commonly say they are strong supporters of the credit union movement. In most cases what that means is that they believe in the basic tenets of the movement and believe their products and services help credit...

Everywhere it seems credit unions are energized with efforts to keep the American Dream of home ownership alive. Whether it's attempts to help people avoid foreclosure or launching first-mortgage programs, credit unions are trying harder to fill gaps in home lending.

Industry experts and credit unions often indicate that a business lending and deposit services program can be a great way for a credit union to better serve members and achieve growth goals.

Aimbridge Lending Solutions, an auto buying and lending services provider introduced an expanded suite of direct lending products here at the 2007 Florida Credit Union League Annual Convention and Exposition.

Florida's Chief Financial Officer, Alex Sink spoke here at the Florida CU League's Government Affairs Luncheon during its 2007 Annual Convention & Exposition, soothing any CU concerns over a former banker overseeing the state's highest financial office. Introduced by Karen Thurman, a five-term congresswoman and now chairwoman of the Florida...

Credit union managers have a lot on their hands these days allowed Barbara Bauer, VP of the Omnia Group, a professional hiring expert and a savvy mentor in coping with workplaces where employees span the generations from Greatest to boomer to Y and younger.

If you really want to know what the economy is going to do keep an eye on sales of wine, beer and cigarettes, advised Mike Schenck, VP of economics and statistics for CUNA to attendees here at the Florida Credit Union League 2007 Annual Convention and Exposition.