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Two state credit union leagues, Oklahoma and Virginia, are now moving forward with plans to open their own "Credit Union House" patterned after CUNA's six-year-old facility in the nation's capitol.

A year ago you could find a debate on whether or not the housing market was on the cusp of a significant slide. With sales down and inventories up, the picture painted is not entirely bleak as credit unions have a distinct opportunity to address the market through refinancing products.

Plan Ahead With the 2007 Association Calendar The credit union industry has no shortage of meetings and events. Each year the number seems to grow, and Credit Union Times' association calendar has grown as well. The 2007 association calendar includes 165 listings. Turn to pages 22-26 to review the events...

Who needs Starbucks when commuters have The Golden 1 Credit Union?

Redwood Credit Union and First Napa Federal Credit Union have announced merger plans effective March 1, 2007. "The goal of First Napa Federal Credit Union's board of directors is to expand service to our members. After much review, we determined merging with a larger, full-service credit union was the best...

Independent Community Bankers of America Chief Economist Paul Merski believes that community bankers are in a strong capital position and situated for the slower economic growth environment over the next year.