WASHINGTON -- Preserving an independent regulator, obtaining risk-based capital and expanding the ability of credit unions to make business loans are among the top priorities NAFCU outlined in a letter sent today to President-elect Barack Obama.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.-- Credit Union 24's surcharge free programs, CU Here and CU Here Premium, is on track to save the members of participating credit unions at least $20 million dollars, the ATM and EFT network has announced.

ALEXANDRIA, Va. -- Although NCUA Chairman Michael E. Fryzel's term on the board runs through 2013, his tenure as chairman could end sooner.

PHOENIX -- The payday loan lobby yesterday took a licking on ballot issues in both Arizona and Ohio.