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TUKWILA, Wash. - Prime Alliance Solutions was awarded the Synergy Award during this year's Mortgage Bankers Association Annual Convention in recognition of its contribution to mortgage e-commerce. The Synergy Award is presented by Mortgage Technology magazine to recognize technology initiatives and alliances that advance the cause of seamless end-to-end e-commerce....

PLANO, Texas - Southwest Corporate Federal Credit Union preceded its 28th Annual Economic Forum, "New Thinking for a New Economy," with a dedication ceremony at its new headquarters building. Crystal-clear blue skies and cool fall temperatures contributed to a strong turnout for the dedication Tuesday, Oct. 25. Approximately 150 individuals...

COLORADO SPRING, Colo. - With individuals age 62 or older increasingly making up a larger segment of the U.S. population, Air Academy FCU has begun offering reverse mortgages to give members in this age group who are homeowners a way to tap into their home equity without losing title. Shannon...

SAN JOSE, Calif. - Residents of Dublin, Calif. will likely be doing a lot of double takes starting this month when they drive by and see the signage for Tech CU Mortgage. No, it won't be a branch of San Jose, Calif.-based Technology Credit Union, but the first credit union-owned...

WASHINGTON - Talk about perseverance. After five years, 20 hearings and testimony from more than 100 witnesses, Congress passed U.S. Rep. Richard Baker's (R-La.) legislation Oct. 26 that among its provisions, provides for stricter oversight of the three housing Government Sponsored Enterprises - the Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae and the...

Turn to page 6 for a look at a credit union CEO who has heroically helped victims of Hurricane Katrina.

Turn to pages 22-30 for a listing of credit union associations and the many meetings they will be holding next year.

ANAHEIM, Calif. - Leaders from California's largest system providers presented their perspectives on the changing landscape of the financial climate, and their strategies to address those changes during a panel discussion at the California and Nevada Credit Union Leagues' convention and annual meeting. WesCorp CEO Bob Siravo drew laughs from...