Credit unions

Even "lifers" are considering new jobs as financial institutions bulk up to expand into new markets.

After failing to win funding for a direct-lending program last year, Small Business Administration chief Isabella Casillas Guzman says the agency continues to study the option because banks and credit unions are making fewer small-dollar 7(a) loans than several years ago.

On Dec. 31, 2021. Dollars in thousands.

On Dec. 31, 2021. Dollars in thousands.

On Dec. 31, 2021. Dollars in thousands.

Richard Helber stepped down after 12 years as Tropical's chief executive. He will hold an advisory position through the end of the year.

The National Credit Union Administration’s prohibitions for this month addressed allegations of embezzlement and loan doctoring.

With new guidance and a simplified chartering process, the National Credit Union Administration seeks to counter the trend of closures and consolidations.

LincolnWay Community Bank in Illinois has agreed to be sold to CoVantage in Wisconsin, adding to a trend of bank-credit union deals that has drawn backlash from many small-bank executives.

In global news this week, scammers target Revolut's program for Ukrainian refugees; Commerzbank applies for a crypto license in Germany; Nium merging with Socash; MyPinPad merging with SmartPesa; and more.

Although small banks and credit unions are enjoying healthier loan portfolios, they are also bracing for potential setbacks due to higher interest rates and inflation.

On Dec. 31, 2021. Dollars in thousands.

On Dec. 31, 2021. Dollars in thousands.

On Dec. 31, 2021. Dollars in thousands.

The National Credit Union Administration took steps to increase hires of women, minorities and people with disabilities in 2021, making its staff more representative of the general population.

The Expanding Financial Access for Underserved Communities Act will help in the fight to eliminate financial disparities in underserved communities across our country.

A recent survey suggests the public thinks banks outperform credit unions on digital offerings. One industry expert says the opposite is true.

Viktoria Earle, who has been with the credit union since 2013, will take over for Craig Weber in May.

To appeal to a younger audience, credit unions are teaming up with third parties that can help them offer Bitcoin accounts, real-time payments and other cutting-edge services.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is examining whether artificial intelligence discriminates against minorities and other applicants. But GreenState Credit Union in Iowa says the technology can be harnessed to make lending fairer in underserved communities.