WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - In just about every corporate credit union merger occurring in recent years, the term "economies of scale" has been uttered. The acquiring corporate says the more girth it has, the cheaper products and better rates it will be able to deliver. Some in the industry...

After cranking out a record $47.4 billion in first mortgage loans in 2001 (see table), credit union mortgage lenders will see slower mortgage activity as sated housing demand and higher interest rates affect the mortgage market in 2002. So what will slower real estate lending mean for credit union lending...

RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif. - Nine credit unions located in Northern Nevada, including two headquartered in Las Vegas that have branches in Reno, have launched a public awareness campaign on television and radio using the national credit union brand "Pubic Education" and "Comfort Zone" spots. The nine CUs are: E.W. 401,...

NAPERVILLE, IL - The ICUL Service Corporation, a CUSO held by 49 Illinois credit unions, is been reported to have bid on four Illinois credit card portfolios, according to Cardfax a credit card tracking service. No one from the Service Corporation was available to confirm the report as of press...