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SD Central Credit Unions named Chapter of the Year

BISMARCK, ND (May 30, 2024) — The South Dakota Central Chapter of credit unions of the Huron, South Dakota, region received the Chapter of the Year Award at the Dakota Credit Union Association (DakCU) awards banquet that was recently held at Grand Falls Casino & ...

CFPB launches inquiry into junk fees in mortgage closing costs

WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 30, 2024) — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) today launched a public inquiry into junk fees that are increasing mortgage closing costs. The CFPB wants to understand why closing costs are increasing, who is benefiting, and how costs for borrowers ...

Mountain America Credit Union recognized with two Best of State awards

SANDY, UT (May 30, 2024) — At its annual gala, Best of State awarded Mountain America Credit Union two awards: Best Credit Union and Best Corporate Wellness Program. "We're honored that Best of State recognized us in two categories," said Sterling Nielsen, president of Mountain ...

USALLIANCE Financial earns 2024 Great Place To Work Certification™

RYE, NY (May 29, 2024) — USALLIANCE Financial is proud to be Certified™ by Great Place To Work® for the first time. The prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at USALLIANCE. Great Place To Work® is the ...

Members First CU announces 2024 scholarship recipients

MIDLAND, MI (May 29, 2024) — Members First Credit Union  Members First Credit Union (M1) proudly announces the recipients of its annual scholarship program, awarding a total of $10,000 to four outstanding students. The scholarship program, funded by the annual golf outing, Swinging for ...

Sound Credit Union welcomes new Chief Financial Officer

TACOMA, WA (May 29, 2024) — Sound Credit Union (Sound), a leading not-for-profit financial institution serving the Puget Sound community, has named Stacey Wilkerson as its new Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Wilkerson brings 25 years of experience in finance including leadership roles ...

Neighborhood Credit Union relaunches prize savings account

DALLAS, TX (May 29, 2024) — Neighborhood Credit Union, a not-for-profit financial organization and the oldest credit union in the DFW metroplex, recently relaunched its Prize Savings Account, which rewards members for saving. And with the program’s revamp, each month, one of four local ...

Tru Treasury partners with MBFS to elevate credit union financial services

TALLAHASSEE, FL (May 29, 2024) — Tru Treasury, the industry's first full-service treasury management Credit Union Service Organization (CUSO), announces a strategic partnership with Member Business Financial Services (MBFS), a leading provider of business lending solutions to credit unions. This alliance is set to significantly ...

Burnham receives William O. Knight scholarship

BISMARCK, ND (May 29, 2024) — Myles Burnham, Executive Vice President at Aspen Federal Credit Union (Rapid City, SD) was recently awarded the William O. Knight Jr. Memorial Scholarship by the Dakota Credit Union Association (DakCU). Burnham has been a staff member of Aspen FCU ...

CUNA Strategic Services announces new alliance provider

MADISON, WI (May 29, 2024) — CUNA Strategic Services is pleased to announce its new  alliance with Carefull, an AI-powered financial protection platform that safeguards  credit union members against elder fraud, everyday money mistakes, and misuse of  funds by someone they trust. This collaboration aims ...

Credit Union West donates over $9,400 to Soldier’s Best Friend

GLENDALE, AZ (May 29, 2024) — Credit Union West employees partnered with the CU West CARES Charitable Foundation to donate $9,489.04 to Soldier’s Best Friend, an Arizona-based nonprofit organization dedicated to pairing and training service dogs with eligible veterans at no cost ...

LAFCU celebrates 88th anniversary in 2024

GLENDALE, CA (May 29, 2024) — Los Angeles Federal Credit Union (LAFCU) celebrated their 88th anniversary serving members on May 20, 2024. Since 1936, they’ve provided members a range of products and services, many account-access options, and excellent member service. They will continue the ...

AmFirst announce winners of Rising Star scholarships

BIRMINGHAM, AL (May 29, 2024) — AmFirst and WBRC Fox 6 are proud to announce the winners of the  prestigious Rising Star scholarships for the 2023-2024 academic year. The Rising Star scholarship program  identifies exceptional high school students across Birmingham and awards scholarships to support ...