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The company, which raised $23 million through a private placement, had a 6.97% total capital ratio at Dec. 31.

The $323 million credit union's giveback was comprised of two parts: a 50 percent rebate on loan interest, as well as a bonus dividend on savings accounts.

Helping members, celebrating milestones, providing aid and awarding scholarships — all part of the credit union commitment to giving back.

The increase was led by new car loans, which rose by 12.7 percent. Approximately 20 percent of the state's population are now credit union members.

Hadley Robbins had a difficult task stepping in after Melanie Dressel's unexpected death last year. Now he must find ways to keep expanding without disrupting a system that has proved successful.

The bonus was handed out through a variety of rewards programs, including the "Weekly 5" account drawings, credit card rewards, grants, scholarships and more.

Louisiana credit union says secondary capital influx helped fuel earnings.

Utah-based America First CU is expanding into Arizona.

From funding life-saving research to making sure kids have quality shoes, here's another look at how credit unions are giving back.

The Texas company will gain four branches and $160 million in loans after the acquisition closes.