Frank Gargano is a Queens-based data reporter for Arizent.
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In October's roundup of top banking news: Navy Federal's contract with the Department of Defense remains in limbo, check fraud takes a bite out of Regions Financial's third-quarter earnings, a Community Reinvestment Act rule gets finalized and more.
October 30 -
The fintech Greenlight Financial has formed a CUSO to expand access to its family banking app and educational resources after strong interest from credit unions.
October 25 -
Mergers may be shrinking the overall number of credit unions, but they have provided valuable scale to those that remain.
October 20 -
The "Get My Rate" tool, launched on Sept. 4 in collaboration with SavvyMoney, tells current and prospective members what loan rates they qualify for without adversely affecting their credit scores.
October 18 -
Amplify Credit Union in Austin provided funding for the construction of 28 tiny homes to create more affordable housing in Round Rock, Texas. Several banks had previously shot down the project.
October 13 -
Corporate One Federal Credit Union is working with CU*Answers to simplify other credit unions' integration with The Clearing House's RTP network.
October 11 -
A laser focus on intended outcomes and crystal clear communication helps maintain progress, according to banking experts.
October 5 -
Leaders from Huntington, Regions and Bank of Montreal spoke at American Banker's Most Powerful Women in Banking NEXT conference, sharing career advice rooted in their personal experiences.
October 4 -
With multiple economic factors driving up the costs of owning a vehicle, the $1.9 billion-asset institution in New Hampshire is partnering with Credit Union Leasing of America to make car ownership more affordable for members.
October 2 -
In September's roundup of top banking news: Truist Financial promises to cut costs by roughly $750 million; former Wells Fargo exec Carrie Tolstedt is sentenced to three years probation; and more.
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