GLENDORA, Calif. — Couples who need help covering the cost of an adoption can now turn to a local credit union for help. America's Christian Credit Union introduced a new adoption loan program that will help prospective parents cover the costs of travel, legal expenses, agency fees or any other cost related to bringing a new child into their families.

SOPOT, Poland — It's an ad slogan many U.S. credit unions could back-with results many would also envy.

Ellie Mae Reports Record Apps

HOUSTON — When everyone else was getting into mortgages, Smart Financial CU got out, and now that everyone's getting out, Smart Financial is finally getting back in.

ARLINGTON, Va. — Credit unions are shocking the experts by continuing to make loans.

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — While other lenders have backed away from making new mortgages-and in some cases even closed up their mortgage shops-credit unions have jumped into the market with both feet.

WASHINGTON — The Senate Banking Committee endorsed a measure that would provide as much as $24 billion in funding for the National CU Share Insurance Fund on an emergency basis, moving ahead with help for NCUA's corporate credit union bailout.

MADISON, Wis. — Members at UW Credit Union here can slash their mortgage costs quickly thanks to a new program that bypasses closing costs and appraisals.

LANSING, Mich. — Apparently, $100,000 is enough incentive to encourage members to save.

LATHRUP VILLAGE, Mich. — Many CUs see a real cold spell in car loans during the winter months, but one credit union was able to jumpstart an auto lending heat wave in the midst of a cold snap.

DALLAS — Back in 1977, Jody Beck didn't even know what a credit union was.

MIRAMAR, Fla. — State regulators issued a cease-and-desist order against Eastern Financial Florida CU for unsafe and unsound practices as it struggles to dig out from under the state's mortgage crisis.

PORTLAND, Ore. — Point West CU recently unveiled a new checking product, with an unusual and "sweet" promotional twist.

What Gets Measured, Gets Done: The following article is one of six that, as part of Credit Union Journal's ongoing series on growth, takes a look at measurement metrics. The other articles can be found in the related links box on the right.

What Gets Measured, Gets Done: The following article is one of six that, as part of Credit Union Journal's ongoing series on growth, takes a look at measurement metrics. The other articles can be found in the related links box on the right.

What Gets Measured, Gets Done: The following article is one of six that, as part of Credit Union Journal's ongoing series on growth, takes a look at measurement metrics. The other articles can be found in the related links box on the right.

What Gets Measured, Gets Done: The following article is one of six that, as part of Credit Union Journal's ongoing series on growth, takes a look at measurement metrics. The other articles can be found in the related links box on the right.

What Gets Measured, Gets Done: The following article is one of six that, as part of Credit Union Journal's ongoing series on growth, takes a look at measurement metrics. The other articles can be found in the related links box on the right.

What Gets Measured, Gets, Done: The following article is one of six that, as part of Credit Union Journal's ongoing series on growth, takes a look at measurement metrics. The other articles can be found in the related links box on the right.

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Effectively leading a credit union in the current environment is about much more than just managing the balance sheet.