The $500 million Connexus Credit Union in Wausau, Wis., purchased Financial Institution Lending Options LLC, a company also based in the Badger State that provides credit unions with auto loans through pool sales, participation pools and whole loan flow sales.

As the shutdown of the federal government entered its second week, private mortgage insurers alerted clients and potential clients they will insure mortgage loans if the Federal Housing Administration, operating with a skeleton crew, jeopardizes closing dates.

Biz2Credit, a New York company that connects small business with lenders, discovered that scenario during its recent monthly analysis of 1,000 loan applications.