MADISON, Wis. -- With flooding attention of credit unions now being shifted to areas along the Mississippi River, CUNA Mutual Group predicted Friday damage and casualty claims seem certain to rise as more flood-related evacuations take place in communities in rain-soaked Iowa and Wisconsin.

WASHINGTON -- The number of small business loans outstanding under $1 million increased by 15% between June 2006 and June 2007, according to a report released today by the Office of Advocacy of the Small Business Administration.

WASHINGTON --Finalizing a request for input on changing the rules regarding member business loans is the sole public discussion item on the agenda for next Thursday's NCUA board meeting.

SCHERERVILLE, Ind. -- A bit of Advance Financial Federal Credit Union can now be found in local hospitals' newborn 'swag' packets for parents.