Credit unions should be offering more insurance and investment services and need to do a better job making members aware of these offerings.

With the clock ticking down to January implementation of several Consumer Financial Protection Bureau mortgage regulations, one expert attempted to bust eight myths about the rules during a Tuesday webcast during the CUNA Mutual Online Discovery conference.

The latest bank to be acquired by a CU says it agreed to the deal to bring a new financial choice to this town-which is the same reason the credit union made the offer in the first place.

The price tag for new technology can be high, but savvy credit unions are finding ways to remain on the leading edge of financial services delivery without breaking their IT budgets.

MnIPC Acquires ProDraft Services

Mortgages may be a vital growth product for CUs, but are not a sector of the financial services market to be entered into lightly.

In Las Vegas where the housing market has experienced breathtaking highs and lows in the last decade, one issue at the the American Credit Union Mortgage Association's recent annual conference seemed especially relevant.

Despite a predictable drop in refinance activity as interest rates rise, Patelco Credit Union is posting strong mortgage numbers thanks to an increased emphasis on jumbo mortgage products.

At the American Credit Union Mortgage Association annual convention last week, Credit Union Journal asked the following attendees: "Now that interest rates are going up and the refi boom is drying up, what proactive steps is your CU taking to generate more purchase mortgages?"

Public health insurance exchanges, the cornerstone of the Affordable Care Act, debuted to a great deal of consumer interest last week, but little of that came from credit union executives.

Justin Michael Dildine joined First Heritage FCU, Painted Post, N.Y., as a commercial loan officer.

The governors of Washington and Colorado called on NCUA and bank regulators last week for guidance on their states' newly-legal marijuana trade, as legislation in Congress to legalize pot banking is stalled.

For many credit unions, growing members, revenue and service levels can feel like a daily mountain climb. A company that specializes in gear for such climbs-along with camping, paddling and more-is offering advice on making that hike easier.

More than 9,000 "visitors" attended CUNA's "Don't Tax My Credit Union," campaign. The association held a "virtual rally" online last week to highlight the importance of the tax exemption.

Vantage West Chairman Honored

Credit Union Journal's Frank Diemann presents different views on examiners starting out in credit unions.

Ron Schmidt, CPA, of CBS Certified Public Accountants, explains why credit union leaders need to renew their focus on ethics.

Credit unions are working to understand their members to better meet needs and provide a meaningful banking experience. This personalized experience is what has set credit unions apart for many years. However, today that credit union trademark is in jeopardy.

A selection of images featuring credit unions' efforts in their communities.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Kirtland FCU is among the first credit unions to introduce Calcubot Cloud, a financial marketing solution that integrates the Web and Facebook using cloud technology to market loans.