NCUA’s recent field of membership ruling could massively expand credit union membership – provided CUs have the technology to capitalize on the opportunity.

A look at how credit unions are giving back to their communities during the holidays.

Breaking ground on new facilities, giving much-needed school supplies, donating to worthy charitable causes and more are all part of the latest round-up of credit union community news.

The Department of Justice is criticizing an appeals court ruling striking down the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's single-director structure, saying the decision overstepped Supreme Court precedent.

The Community Home Lenders Association is urging the incoming Trump administration to help recapitalize Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac by stopping, at least temporarily, the quarterly profit sweeps that go into the U.S. Treasury.

New President and CEO Marilyn Brink has served North Coast in a variety of positions for 14 years.

The credit union has returned more than $8 million to members since 1996.

Los Angeles-based Water & Power Community CU has named Barry Roach as its new president and CEO, replacing longtime leader Carl Stewart.

A key quarterly real estate report finds confidence around mortgage lending on the decline, but credit unions' mortgage business continues to surge, with originations up by 22% year-over-year during Q3.

Opposition is lining up against the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s arbitration plan. A Republican-controlled Congress is expected to overturn a final rule even as industry groups file lawsuits to stop it from going into effect. Some attorneys think the arbitration rule-making is already dead on arrival.

WASHINGTON – Senate Democrats are keeping up the pressure on Wells Fargo’s board to answer questions about the fake account scandal.

Vantage West, Greylock and more announce hires, promotions and accolades.

The two institutions will officially join forces on Jan.1, 2017, though full integration of accounts, products and services is not expected to be completed until May.

Democrats are shuffling the deck chairs of the Senate Banking Committee and will have an additional seat on the panel when the 115th Congress convenes in January.

Scholarships, celebrations and more.

The Nebraska CU League says membership at credit unions in the Cornhusker State has risen by more than 15% over the past five years.

A total of $9,364 in penalties will be forwarded to the U.S. Treasury.

The Florida-based credit union’s new $12 minimum hourly wage will be nearly 50% higher than the state-mandated $8.10 per hour, and puts it in line with a growing number of credit unions that are bringing their pay structures closer to living-wage levels.

Most of the focus for electronic deposits is on mobile-based solutions, but credit unions shouldn't neglect to develop an online solution for use with a desktop computer and scanner.

The partnership between the two groups aims to raise awareness and provide additional support for WOCCU’s global work.