Credit unions in Washington state provide financial services to Washington's residents on a not-for profit basis and, as a result, receive a partial tax exemption. This partial tax exemption is directly connected to our not-for-profit commitment to members and will not be at risk as long as we continue to operate on a not-for-profit basis. Something of concern this year was the state's movement of DFI's funds and reserves into the general fund of the state. The dedicated reserves were established by banks and credit unions exclusively for the support of regulatory endeavors.
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Freddie's 30-year hit 7.03%, first above 7% since Jan. 2025, as 10-year yield tops 5.1%. ARM share jumped to 9.8%; lenders should pitch ARMs to keep payment-sensitive buyers.
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Senate Democrats, led by Senate Banking Committee ranking member Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., reintroduced a bill meant to solidify the debt liability between private equity firms and their portfolio companies, among other changes.
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Gas prices are rising as a large swath of consumers are already under pressure, which could eventually affect demand for credit.
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The share of American households considered "financially vulnerable" rose to 17%, the highest level since at least 2018, according to the nonprofit Financial Health Network.
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The bank was determined, by multiple industry rankings and experts, to be the best mobile banking provider in the U.S.. Bank of America took second place.
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