Credit unions

The combined organization would have more than $3.6 billion of assets and a few dozen branches in Georgia.

Scott Ward succeeds longtime chief executive Gary Williams, who retired at the end of January.

The combination of the Bay Area credit unions creates an institution with nearly 50,000 members.

The coronavirus and economic impediments have made it hard for credit unions to add members in recent years. Yet efforts to adapt to less face-time with customers, rev up auto lending and refine other aspects of their businesses are starting to pay off.

Using its new designation as a community development financial institution, Kitsap plans to offer loans and low-cost mortgages to underserved consumers in its communities, including Native Americans and the elderly.

On Sep. 30, 2021. Dollars in thousands.

On Sep. 30, 2021. Dollars in thousands.

On Sep. 30, 2021. Dollars in thousands.

The National Credit Union Administration's first prohibition order of the year addresses a former vice president of lending at a Virginia credit union who was accused of improperly approving business loans.

Carol Minges, who joined the St. Louis institution in 2008, will step down as chief executive on April 1.