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CHICAGO-NCUA Board Member Debbie Matz told participants in Fannie Mae's Credit Union Advisory Council that partnerships will aid the expansions of affordable mortgages to first-time buyers. In particular, first-time homebuyers "can benefit the most from credit union services." She pointed out that less than 50% of minorities own their own...

MONTPELIER, Vt. - In a surprising change of events, the chairman of the Vermont House Commerce Committee announced his decision to set aside - until the start of the new legislative session in January - the bill that would rewrite the state's credit union regulatory statute. Despite progress made in...

SAN ANTONIO, Texas -San Antonio Federal Credit Union (SACU) has helped local consumers get a jump on preventing identity theft while doing a little spring cleaning by hosting its second annual Shred Day. Some 200 families lined up to dispose approximately 10,000 pounds of sensitive papers at three SACU branches....

RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif. - Kim Bannan, a nine-year veteran with the California Credit Union League including serving since 1999 as vice president, CU Development and R&I, died Friday morning, April 23, from complications resulting from a heart attack she suffered earlier in the month. She was 48 years old. Bannan...

There are probably already too many awards programs. But I decided there was need for another one, especially in light of recent developments in the banking industry's all-out war to eliminate credit unions. So I created it. The new awards honor "achievements" in the banking industry by individual bankers and...

MADISON, Wis. - The National Credit Union Foundation and the National Community Investment Fund have joined together to fund a workshop to help credit unions take advantage of a federal program. The New Markets' Tax Credit program is an element of the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund that is considered...

MIRAMAR, Fla. -Eastern Financial Florida Credit Union has joined forces with the Broward County School District and the City of Miramar to build the Eastern Financial Stadium at Everglades High School. The $1.8 billion credit union is the first company to have its name on a high school stadium since...

FORT WORTH, Texas - Treasury and the Federal Reserve revealed the new design for the U.S. $50 note during the inauguration of the new Visitor Center of the Western Currency Facility Monday, April 26. The new $50 bills are anticipated to enter circulation in late September or early October. It...