The numbers are in and the $185 million MCT Credit Union, headquartered in Port Neches, Texas, found this year a good time to cross sell cards as the CU set out to grow its credit card portfolio.

The collapse of a $12 billion Cleveland bank Friday is certain to provide new grist for credit union membership and marketing campaigns, according to CU officials across the state.

Saying credit unions should not be discouraged from accepting deposits for fear of their negative impact on capital, NCUA Chairman Debbie Matz today urged Congress to give credit unions more options in accepting outside capital.