One poll shows a significant percentage of bankers are not against credit unions expanding their member business lending.

Your credit union is quite likely a strong supporter of education in your local community.

SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. – Arrowhead Central CU, the one-time $1.1 billion credit union that teetered near failure when it was taken over by regulators two years ago, reported strong first quarter earnings and a return to the well-capitalized level, NCUA said this morning.

BALTIMORE – Horsetail Technologies and Credit Union Journal have partnered to make an extraordinary offer that will result in one credit union receiving a $100,000 Extreme Network Makeover.

ATLANTA – Credit bureau Equifax Inc. on Wednesday said its profit grew 25% in the first quarter to $71.5 million, as stronger revenue helped offset higher operating expenses.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Fidelity National Information Services reported a 4% decline in first quarter earnings yesterday, but saw an improvement in its adjusted net earnings from continuing operations.

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Check printer Deluxe Corp. yesterday reported a 35% rise in first quarter profits to $44.1 million, as the company’s growing small business segment overcame continued declines in its core checks business.

MADISON, Wis. – University of Wisconsin CU is launching a new exit counseling program for their student loan borrowers this spring.

SAN ANTONIO – Generations FCU is holding an auto sale May 5 that will feature a variety of pre-owned vehicles that include sedans, SUVs and trucks.

CLOQUET, Minn. – Northwoods CU has introduced mobile remote deposit capture by Cachet Financial Solutions, in conjunction with MnIPC.

WASHINGTON – Long-term rates for home loans dipped again this week near new record lows, as the market waited for the Federal Reserve to act on rates, according to Freddie Mac.

LOS ANGELES – A state appeals court on Wednesday agreed to overturn a lower court ruling and dismiss a purported class action suit against Kinecta FCU by a former branch manager, who claimed the credit union violated California wage laws by failing to pay overtime to branch managers and failed to provide them with rest and meal periods.

WASHINGTON – House leaders are backing a vote today on a bill that would reauthorize the low 3.2% rate on student loans as President Obama has called for – but would take the $6 billion a year to fund the reauthorization from the President’s health care program.

RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif. – CO-OP Financial Services announced this morning the introduction of CO-OP Bill Pay, the company’s first online bill payment product.

PARKERSBURG, W.V. – A Michigan retiree who has filed dozens of suits over ATM disclosures during the past three years has joined a new flurry of suits against credit unions and banks, just as Congress is taking up a potential solution to the mounting litigation.

PHILADELPHIA – Police & Fire FCU has introduced electronic banking over the Kindle Fire tablet via a new application developed by CU Mobile Apps, an offering of Member Service Solutions LLC.

BALTIMORE – Horsetail Technologies and Credit Union Journal have partnered to make an extraordinary offer that will result in one credit union receiving a $100,000 Extreme Network Makeover.

TUCSON, Ariz. – A woman was arrested in connection with a robbery this week after employees at Hughes FCU recognized her and told police where she lives.

ALPENA, Mich. – Alpena Alcona Area CU has chosen MoneyDesktop’s PFM (personal financial management) to provide a more engaging online banking experience to its members.

WOODBRIDGE, Va. – Belvoir FCU has joined the SaveUp pilot, which provides incentives for members to save and pay down debt.