Credit unions garnered a priceless store of goodwill and good press because of Bank Transfer Day. We must not squander it. It is thestrict adherence to our prudent business model and commitment to our members' financial well-being which led to this grassroots outpouring of support.

ONTARIO, Calif.-Credit Union Direct Lending (CUDL) is predicting a stronger new car sales market in 2012, but says credit unions will have to fight even harder for their loan share.

SAN BERNARDINO, Calif.-One leader of a small CU has found a change in investment philosophy is paying off.

PACOIMA, Calif.-Small credit unions need to recognize the opportunities in business lending, according to one CEO.

WASHINGTON-Interest rate risk remains the primary concern for NCUA Chairman Debbie Matz heading into 2012.

CU: SouthPoint FCU

MILWAUKEE, Wis.–Two alert witnesses helped police nab a robber before he could get far.

MEMPHIS, Tenn.–The $535-million Orion FCU has selected Corelation as its new core processing provider. The credit union will move to San Diego-based Corelation’s KeyStone core solution in August of 2012.

CHARLOTTE, N.C.—Paradise has its price. The priciest houses in the U.S. can be found in Hawaii, according to new data, while the lowest home prices are in Mississippi.

NEW YORK–Verizon Wireless yesterday announced it will be implementing a $2 fee for every payment subscribers make over the phone or online with their credit cards.

RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif.–CO-OP Financial Services, W.C.U.L. Services Corp. and Wisconsin Credit Union Shared Service Centers, Inc. (WCUSSC) said they have entered into a partnership to market CO-OP Network and Payment Processing services.

FITCHBURG, Mass.–Workers’ Credit Union has been named the number-one, new business lender of the year in this state by the U.S. Small Business Administration.

WICHITA, Kan.–LendingTools and Viewpointe reported they have entered into an agreement to jointly provide a new settlement option for corporate credit unions, helping to fill the void being created as U.S. Central FCU’s operations are wound down by NCUA.

HOLLYWOOD, Calif.–Looking to hit the $900-million asset mark in 2011, First Entertainment CU is promoting a 2% APY four-month CD during December, and has attracted $4.5 million in deposits in about three weeks.

WASHINGTON–The National Association of Realtors is reporting that an indicator of future home sales jumped 7.3% in November, its highest level in 19 months. That increase follows a 10.5% increase in the pending sales index for October.

WASHINGTON–The Federal Housing Finance Agency has directed Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to implement a congressionally mandated increase in their loan guarantee fees on April 1.

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.–In outlining their objectives for 2012, credit unions said their focus will be on credit cards and operational efficiency. The comments are offered as part of a series on CUJournal.com highlighting plans for the New Year.

ARLINGTON, Va. – NAFCU has released its Top 12 Priorities for 2012.

NEENAH, Wis. – As Americans begin to remove their holiday decorations, Evergreen Credit Union here is acting as a collection point for old and unused Christmas lights and extension cords.

NEW YORK – Morgan Stanley said it will cut 580 jobs in New York as part of a round of layoffs currently underway at the bank.