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NCUA monitoring credit unions in flooded areas in Texas, Oklahoma

Agency works to ensure access to needed financial services for credit union members; share deposits remain protected up to $250,000 ALEXANDRIA, VA (May 28, 2015) – The National Credit Union Administration is working with federally insured credit unions in areas of Texas and Oklahoma affected ...

Member Home loan introduces new website

HOUSTON, TX (May 29, 2015) -- Member Home Loan (MHL) announced the launch of a new and re- energized website. MHL reaches credit union members looking for a mortgage or to re-finance their existing one. The website redesign will provide a better overall user experience ...

MECU’s Ice Bucket Challenge Video wins award

(May 28, 2015) -- Last August, MECU of Baltimore, Inc. took the Ice Bucket Challenge to raise funds for ALS research. Employees, leadership team members and MECU’s Money Bag turned out on a thankfully hot day last August to have icy water poured on ...

Gerber Federal Credit Union awards scholarships

(May 28, 2015) -- Gerber Federal Credit Union awarded a total of $1,750 as a result of its Second Annual Essay Scholarship program.  Entrants were asked to explain “The Value of Saving” in 300-500 words.  Entries were accepted from Gerber Federal Credit Union members ...

Jeanne D’Arc Credit Union awards $9,500 in scholarship money

LOWELL – Jeanne D’Arc Credit Union is pleased to announce the winners of this year’s MoneyStrong college scholarship program. The winners received a total of $9,500 to help fund their education costs. “College expenses have risen dramatically in recent years and we are ...

BCU employees raise over $7,100 in support of March of Dimes

CHICAGO, IL (May 28, 2015) – BCU ($2.1 billion) Pennies for Preemies team has successfully raised more than $7,100 as part of the Credit Union’s 2015 fundraising efforts in support of the March of Dimes “Save the Babies” campaign. Along with family and ...

MSGCU celebrates grand reopenings of Clinton Township and Troy locations

CLINTON TOWNSHIP, MI (May 28, 2015) -- Michigan Schools and Government Credit Union (MSGCU) celebrated Grand Reopenings of their Troy and Main Offices with members and their communities within the past week, following extensive renovations of both buildings. “These renovations were the first major changes ...

Greater Nevada Credit Union awards $40,000 in scholarships

Students have received nearly $250,000 since program began CARSON CITY, NV (May 28, 2015) -- This year, 114 students applied for scholarships from Greater Nevada Credit Union, and twenty were selected to each receive $2,000 for the 2015-2016 school year. Nearly a quarter ...

CU*Answers’ Earnings Edge helps ETCFCU earn and save

GRAND RAPIDS, MI (May 28, 2015) -- Earnings Edge, a division of the 100% credit union-owned CUSO, CU*Answers, recently worked with East Traverse Catholic Federal Credit Union on an e-statement cross sales strategy for front line staff. Keegan Daniel, CU*Answers VP of Professional ...

Align Credit Union supports Jeanne Geiger Crisis Center

Makes donation to help victims of domestic violence LOWELL, MA (May 28, 2015) – Align Credit Union is pleased to announce their support of the Jeanne Geiger Crisis Center with a donation of $2,500. The Center provides a 24-hour, seven-day-a-week crisis hotline, legal advocacy, emergency ...

Ellie Mae a winner of Tech & Innovation Award

San Francisco Business Times recognizes Ellie Mae in Enterprise category for its Encompass all-in-one mortgage management solution PLEASANTON, CA (May 28, 2015) -- Ellie Mae® (NYSE: ELLI), a leading provider of innovative on-demand software solutions and services for the residential mortgage industry, has been honored ...

Altura team volunteers with Habitat for Humanity

RIVERSIDE, CA (May 27, 2015) -- Volunteers from Altura Credit Union recently teamed up with Habitat for Humanity Riverside to assist a local homeowner during “A Brush with Kindness” paint day. Four Altura employees spent a recent Saturday with volunteers from the Riverside Habitat for ...

Truliant names eight scholarship winners for 2015

WINSTON-SALEM, NC (May 27, 2015) – Truliant Federal Credit Union recently awarded eight scholarships to help student member-owners meet higher education goals. Truliant began establishing scholarship funds nearly two decades ago as a benefit to member-owners attaining a post-secondary education. For the 2015 awards, scholarship applicants ...

Powered By Honor awards $13,000 in Community Commitment Scholarships

SAINT JOSEPH, MI (May 27, 2015) -- Powered By Honor, Honor Credit Union’s community fund, is proud to support local graduating seniors through the 2015 Community Commitment Scholarship. Thirteen students each received $1,000 to be used towards furthering their education. Reinforcing Honor Credit ...

CUNA’s Nussle congratulates ABA’s Nichols

WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 27, 2015) -- Credit Union National Association (CUNA) President and CEO Jim Nussle released a statement following the American Bankers Association (ABA) naming Rob Nichols as incoming president and CEO: “I offer my full congratulations to Rob and look forward to ...

MAX names new mortgage originator for East Alabama

AUBURN, AL (May 27, 2015) -- MAX has named Steven Soltau as Mortgage Originator for East Alabama.  Soltau will oversee the mortgage loan process and work with local residents and realtors in Lee County and surrounding areas to help them meet their financial goals.  His ...

The “Hot and Fresh” sign is on at ElecTel Cooperative FCU

RALEIGH, NC (May 27, 2015) -- ElecTel Cooperative Federal Credit Union is turning on the “hot loans now” sign for its members with another one day loan promotion. This one is themed around National Doughnut Day to be held on Friday, June 5th. "We’ve ...