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Housing Starts Up Again

By Claude R. Marx

In another sign that the economy may be picking up, housing starts increased 0.5% in September, the second consecutive monthly increase, according to a report issued today by the Commerce Department and the Department of Housing and Urban Affairs.

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October 19, 2009

NCLC Report Lays Foreclosure Burden on Servicers

Mortgage servicers are more responsible for the persistently high foreclosure rates than either home owners or mortgage owners are, a new report from the National Consumer Law Center argues.

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October 19, 2009

GESA CU Preps for November Investment Program Launch

After a few years on the drawing board, Gesa Credit Union has moved forward with implementing its first investment program.

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October 19, 2009

TNB Reports Increase in CU Cardholders

More evidence has appeared showing that credit unions are bucking the national trend of shrinking credit lines and diminishing use of credit cards.

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October 19, 2009

Banks Demanding More Personal Guarantees on Small Biz Loans

Among the small business owners who have applied for loans within the past six months, 67% had to produce personal guarantees as banks continue to put the squeeze on credit access.

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October 19, 2009

California League Blasts NCUA Examiners

The NCUA's announcement that it is writing a supervisory letter for examiners, advising them on how to evaluate credit union key measures in light of the poor economy, may be in response to a complaint from a major trade group.

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October 19, 2009

On-Site Coverage: SECU Touts High Touch Mortgage Modification Program

CHICAGO -- Randy Partin, senior vice president of audit services at State Employees' Credit Union said that his managers are required to meet in person with each and every member more than 30 days past due on a mortgage loan.

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October 19, 2009