KEENE, N.H. – Northeast Members Business Services LLC, an eight-year-old CUSO announced plans this morning to wind down its business and distribute its capital to its six New England credit union owners.

1st Financial FCU brought in nearly $460,000 in auto loans as part of a Black Friday promotion this year, repeating a similar special from 2011.

Three Rivers FCU has gained a deeper understanding of member needs and increased its wallet share among young members since instituting "Your Voice."

Christian Financial CU boosted its auto lending portfolio and recaptured members' loans after instituting "Campaign Tracker."

They're not rock stars, but they are popular with members. IT techs are touring GTE Financial's branches, fixing members' computers for free, and boosting remote banking usage.

Xceed Financial Credit Union had so much success with the program that garnered it a Credit Union Journal Best Practices Award, the $746-million CU is now planning an expansion.

Harborstone CU was able to successfully track down a scam artist by using technology, a move that has earned it a Credit Union Journal "Best Practices" Award.

The recession taught State Department FCU that it's time to get even closer to members.

By taking advantage of consumer frustration with banks, $132-million WestStar Credit Union has successfully driven growth with a "Kick Some Asterisk" marketing campaign, and seen some terrific ROI in the process.

Credit unions often struggle with creating a strong presence in the mainstream media, especially smaller CUs. But San Jose CU has earned a Credit Union Journal Best Practice for the attention it garnered before, during and after Bank Transfer Day.

The surge in new members at credit unions should lead to even more lending in 2013.

500 Biz Owners, CU Reps

Just in time for the holiday shopping frenzy, two startups have rolled out mobile apps designed to help consumers choose which credit card to use at checkout.

To battle the long arm of dealer financing, at least one CU is meeting members at the dealership to make sure the F&I team doesn't steal the loan.

New car sales are coming back, but are credit unions getting their share in new auto loans?

Pennsylvania State Employee CU has taken 66% of its 80,000 loan apps online this year is sharing tips for optimizing online lending.

MO Corp Enters Marketing Agmt.

Saying it was part of a broader "effort to provide greater transparency," NCUA last week posted additional information about its 2013 budget on its website.

A Credit Union Journal investigation has found disparities in how members of the NCUA board spend money on travel.

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Russell Carollo said his experience indicates the practice of reimbursing members of the NCUA board up to three times the allowable per diem is unusual for government agencies.