National Credit Union Administration board members want to make it easier for CUs to lend their members.

Bank of America launches a 3% down payment home loan in partnership with Freddie Mac, but the bank won’t retain any risk if the loans default. That’s because it will immediately will sell the loans and servicing rights to Self-Help Federal Credit Union.

Silver State Schools Credit Union on Friday said Andrew Hunter, who has served as its president and CEO since July 2011, will retire on April 4, and will be succeeded by Scott Arkills.

Recent comments filed on cujournal.com discuss issues related to late call reports, the examination cycle, strategic defaulters and just how “voluntary” the FFIEC’s cyberrisk tool will really be.

Workers' Credit Union, a $1.3-billion institution based in Fitchburg, Mass., reported it has deposited $3 million into its members accounts this month, based on account and loan balance data for 2015.

WASHINGTON — A public interest coalition is calling on financial regulators to declare the drinking water contamination in Flint, Mich. a "disaster" and encourage lenders from around the nation to extend credit to the area to counteract the damage.

Even as credit unions continue to urge NCUA to revert to an 18-month examination cycle, federal bank regulators unveiled an interim final rule Friday allowing highly-rated community banks to qualify for an 18-month examination cycle.

Shoppers who finance the purchase of cars, furniture and home improvements are protected under a decades-old federal regulation. Now consumer groups are urging the FTC to update its rule and consider offering the same protections to victims of home-mortgage or auto-leasing scams.

Credit Union Journal asked credit union advocates what they would like to say to the men and women running for the White House.

CU Journal asked the state leagues: How does a presidential election year change your political strategy, and does your league get involved in the presidential election (i.e. endorsements, contributions to presidential candidates)? Or do you remain focused on Congressional and local campaigns?

Though PAC money is important, the real reason credit unions have become a force to be reckoned with on Capitol Hill has to do with their ability to engage their grassroots—all 100 million of them.

That National CU Foundation is dedicated to helping credit unions help their members with everything from financial literacy to disaster assistance and more.

After years of sitting on the sidelines during presidential elections, 2016 may mark the first year the movement makes a bid for the limelight.

CUs are ramping up their political efforts in the 2016 race for the White House, seizing a window of opportunity to ride a wave of anti-Wall Street rhetoric and driven by a vital need for regulatory relief.

As expected, the National Credit Union Administration approved sweeping overhaul of MBL rule, but several sticking points led to some acrimonious exchanges — and could presage battles ahead.

Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Watt stopped short of calling for Treasury to recapitalize the government-sponsored enterprises, but said "something needs to be done" before they run out of capital.

Advia Credit Union in Parchment, Mich., has agreed to buy Mid America Bank in Janesville, Wis. The $1.2 billion-asset Advia did not disclose how much it will pay for the $84 million-asset Mid America.

The mismatch between demand for new homes and the supply threatens to drive up prices and dampen lending.

Rogue Credit Union paid out a $2.5 million dividend under the CU's first ever "Rogue Rewards Loyalty Dividend" program.

Pen Air Federal Credit Union in Pensacola, Fla., has tapped NCR to help it expand digital banking offerings.