Golden 1’s CEO named ‘Businesswoman of the Year’ and other credit union professionals in the news.

During the fourth quarter of 2015, U.S. auto loans carried longer terms, while average monthly payments rose, and a larger percentage of loans went to less creditworthy borrowers, according to a new report from Experian Automotive.

United Federal Credit Union's deal to merge with Lake Michigan Credit Union fell through, but it has acquired an executive from its larger rival.

Financial Services Committee approves bill requiring financial regulators to tailor rules to ensure they are appropriate for small FIs.

The pace of new regulations appears to be slowing slightly in 2016, but that does not mean the regulatory burden on credit unions is lessening.

‘Beige Book’ reports moderate, albeit inconsistent, loan demand as financial markets continue to be concerned about fallout from sustained low commodity prices and strong dollar.

NCUA Board Member McWatters’ nomination to Export-Import Bank must go through Senate Banking Committee, which the senator chairs.

Xtend said it partnered with Colorado-based Relevant Solutions to deploy coupon apps for two credit unions: $212 million MidUSA Credit Union, Middletown, Ohio, and $410 million Frankenmuth CU in Frankenmuth, Mich.

SIU Credit Union in Carbondale, Ill., has completed its merger with Menard Credit Union in Chester, Ill.

WASHINGTON — The House Financial Services Committee will hold a vote Wednesday on a credit union-backed bill that would provide regulatory relief for financial institutions that are not considered systemically important.

And a New tagline -- “Making It Happen. Together”-- refers to the partnership between the Kansas and Missouri Associations, as well as their commitment to credit unions.

The National Credit Union Foundation named CU 4 Reality from America’s Credit Union Museum the recipient of the 2016 Herb Wegner Memorial Outstanding Program Award.

C. Alan Peppers, former president and CEO of Denver-based Westerra Credit Union, was the recipient of a 2016 Herb Wegner Memorial Award for Outstanding Individual Achievement from the National Credit Union Foundation.

Two credit unions announce changes to their lending departments and other CU professionals in the news.

National Credit Union Administration announces the Temporary Corporate Credit Union Stabilization Fund received its seventh consecutive "clean" audit opinion.

CU*Answers announced that Generations Credit Union, an $18-million institution based in Rockford, Ill., has chosen the Grand Rapids, Mich.-based CUSO to be its new data processor.

If members of Congress are interested in telling regulators how to regulate, maybe they'd prefer to just take over the job, ponders former NCUA Board Chairman Michael Fryzel.

CU CEO is appointed to the Minneapolis Fed’s Advisory Council and other credit union professionals in the news.

NCUA issued its prohibition orders for the month of February, prohibiting four people from employment and activity in the affairs of any federally insured financial institution.