Air Force Federal Credit Union Opens Branch in Schertz, TX
SAN ANTONIO, TX — Air Force Federal Credit Union (Air Force FCU) is proud to announce the opening of the credit union’s newest branch in Schertz, TX. The branch, which…
Geezeo Signs Methodist Healthcare Federal Credit Union
Tolland, CT USA November, 13 2012 – Geezeo, a leading FinTech firm that offers online financial management (OFM) tools, personal financial management (PFM), and web-based marketing platforms to financial institutions,…
Small Bank Approvals of Small Business Loans Passes 50% in October for the First Time Since the Great Recession
Biz2Credit Small Business Lending Index for October 2012 Reports Increases in SBA Loans by Smaller Banks; Credit Union Lending Figures Continue to Fall. NEW YORK, NY, November 13, 2012 –…
Grow Financial Federal Credit Union Raises $18,000.00 for the American Heart Association
TAMPA, FL, (November 13, 2012) – “Show Us Ya Got Heart” is the theme of the fund-raising campaign Grow Financial launched at the beginning of this year to support the…
Houston Area Credit Unions Match the Texas Credit Union Foundation Donation to Hurricane Sandy Relief Efforts
HOUSTON, TX, November 13, 2012 – The Houston Chapter of Credit Unions Board of Directors approved a donation in the amount of $5,000 for Hurricane Sandy Relief efforts; matching the…
IQR Consulting Advises Credit Unions to Look at Airline Industry for Rewards Inspiration
(Santa Rosa, Calif. – November 13, 2012) – When it comes to rewards products, credit and debit card programs can be very similar to the frequent flyer programs offered by…
Callahan & Associates Trendwatch Call to Highlight What to Expect After the Election
This week’s Callahan & Associates’ Trendwatch will highlight United States economic performance and analyze overall quarterly credit union performance. This quarter Callahan will also address key economic indicators to look…
CU Technologists, Marketers Should Team Up to Achieve Mobile Payments Strategy, Suggests CUNA Marketing & Business Development and Technology Councils
Madison, WI – Together, credit union marketing, business development, and information technology departments can—and must—work together to determine how and when mobile payments will be appropriate for their membership, to…
Credit Union Leaders Gather in Durham for Sold-Out NAFCU Management Development Institute
Durham, N.C. – Rising credit union leaders are gathering this week to sharpen their management skills at the National Association of Federal Credit Unions’ (NAFCU) 2012 Management Development Institute (MDI),…
Employers Pick Up the Pace on Health Care Reform Compliance
A surprising number of employers delayed preparing for the provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) and are now moving quickly to implement changes required by the…
Equator Hires Ashley Bean as Vice President of Certification
Industry veteran to lead training, certification and marketing programs for real estate agents Los Angeles, CA — November 13, 2012 — Equator, the national leader in default servicing technology, has…
Robins Federal Volunteers with Ronald McDonald
Warner Robins, GA — Robins Federal Credit Union recently partnered with Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Georgia by making a $3,000 donation to the Ronald McDonald House’s 365 Day…
American 1’s Resource Center holds Food Drive
JACKSON, Mich. – American 1 Credit Union is dedicated to the communities they serve and feel strongly about giving back. American 1’s Resource Center, which consists of Human Resources, IT,…
Card Services for Credit Unions and Visa Begin Offering V.me by Visa
TAMPA, FL and FOSTER CITY, CA – November 13, 2012 — Card Services for Credit Unions (CSCU) and Visa Inc. (NYSE: V) today announced an agreement to promote V.me to…
How to Increase Your Chances of Qualifying for a Mortgage Loan in 5 Easy Steps
EL SEGUNDO, CA, November 13, 2012 - When the housing bubble burst, foreclosures skyrocketed and housing prices fell dramatically. The mortgage loan process also became considerably more complicated, so much so that applying…
Loans from the Credit Union to Change
As part of its responsibility to only provide loans responsibly, and only lending to those who will be able to repay, Castle & Minster Credit Union has recently changed the…
After Partnering with Protective Securities, First Carolina Corporate’s Brokerage Program Is On Target for Best Year Ever
Greensboro, N.C. (Nov. 13, 2012) – In early 2012, First Carolina Corporate Credit Union began partnering with Protective Securities for brokerage services, resulting in a much wider array of securities,…
Four Hot Credit Union Topics
CliftonLarsonAllen LLP (CLA) is the nation’s leading auditor of credit unions with more than $40 million in assets, as reported by Callahan & Associates. CLA serves federally and state-charted credit…
Credit Unions Thank Madison Mayor Soglin For Small Business Credit Advocacy
Pewaukee, Wis. - Madison Mayor Paul Soglin was honored by Wisconsin credit unions on behalf of the 95 million consumers nationwide who own credit unions. The recognition was for his…
CUNA Mutual Honors 6 Credit Unions For Lending Excellence
Record 84 CUs Considered for Industry Awards Presented at CUNA Lending Council MIAMI – Six credit unions were recognized for their exemplary lending Monday by receiving CUNA Mutual Group’s Excellence…
TMG and PolicyWorks Partner to Offer Insight into CFPB Impact
(Des Moines, Iowa) – In a new white paper “How the CFPB Will Impact Your Community Financial Institution in 2013,” co-authors Dan Lozier, The Members Group (TMG) director of client…
Video Greeting Cards Help Connect Military Families During The Holidays
(WASHINGTON, D.C.) --For the ninth consecutive year, hundreds of military families will once again be afforded the opportunity to connect with loved-ones during the holiday season through Operation Best Wishes,…
Help AMOCO Celebrate 75 Years
LEAGUE CITY, Texas (November 12, 2012) – AMOCO Federal Credit Union unveiled their 75th anniversary mosaic website in February 2012. The purpose of the site is to allow members and non-members,…
Kelly Mcdonough, President/CEO Of First Alliance Credit Union Named One Of The 2012 Top Women In Finance
ROCHESTER, MN― Kelly McDonough, President/CEO of First Alliance Credit Union was honored by Finance & Commerce as a 2012 Top Woman in Finance. Finance and Commerce honored high achievement women…