Navy FCU Opens Its First In-Store Branch At Safeway
GERMANTOWN, Md.-Navy FCU opened its first in-store branch here last week, at a Safeway supermarket.
The world's biggest credit union, which operates 230 branches worldwide, said it is experimenting with the in-store branch model and might open additional facilities if this one is successful.
The branch will be open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and an ATM will also be on-site.
Home Price Index Predicts Gains In Next 12 Months
SANTA ANA, Calif.-Veros Real Estate Solutions' future home price index forecast found that most of the nation's housing stock will appreciate during the next 12 months, with only 5% of the markets expected to decline as compared to the 10% cited in the firm's last update.
Additionally, those declines are expected to be minor at negative 2% at the forecast's lowest level.
The HPI found that, on average for the top 100 metro areas, a 4.8% appreciation over the next 12 months.
This is the fifth consecutive quarter where the index has shown forecast appreciation and represents an upswing of over 50% from last quarter's 3.1% national forecast.
First Financial Creates Mobile Marketplace
WALL, N.J.-First Financial FCU and Gold Mobile are creating a mobile marketplace aimed at growing the sales of local businesses hit by Hurricane Sandy.
The roll-out of community-focused marketplaces-Jersey Shore At Anytime-enables local businesses to connect with their customers 24/7 in an online marketplace that uses the same technology employed by many national brands.
