WASHINGTON-In a recent letter to the Small Business Administration (SBA), CUNA told the agency that notice and comment were unnecessary and a waste of time in allowing credit unions to participate in the SBA's 7(a) loan program. The SBA only permits geographically based credit unions to participate currently due to...

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - A bill described by the Missouri Credit Union System as "key" because it staggers the terms of credit union commissioners following the terms of current commissioners and extends the exam cycle from annually to 18 months for some CUs, passed both chambers of the state legislature....

JUNE JUNE 1-3 American Association of CU League's (AACUL), Finance & Administration Conference, (Partnering with CUNA CFO Council Conference & Roundtable) Williamsburg Lodge, Williamsburg, Va. For info: Jeff Carpenter, 800-356-9655, x 4040 or www.aacul.org. JUNE 2-5 CUNA & Affiliates Councils, CFO Council Conference & Roundtable, Williamsburg Lodge, Williamsburg, Va. For...

DALLAS - Neighborhood Credit Union simply wasn't interested in a punch-and-cookies affair for the grand opening of its new Mesquite branch. Instead, the credit union opted to host a block party that generated more than $1.3 million in new business. "Just like there's a post office, a fire station and...