Consumers are drawn to smaller payments that longer terms can afford, but it's not just about getting a more expensive car; it's about wanting it for the same price they paid a decade ago.

Auto lending experts agree CFPB's actions against the captive finance companies could open up a window of opportunity for CUs, but they warn there could be some negative consequences, too.

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The ongoing dispute between state and federal regulators over NCUA's overhead transfer rate took yet another twist with the general counsel of NCUA writing a letter to the head of NASCUS that attempted to quash several of the trade group's arguments.

A lawsuit filed against NCUA was “a last resort” after the regulator declined an application for deposit insurance from a credit union chartered last year to serve Colorado’s legal marijuana industry.

NCUA issued four prohibition orders in July banning individuals from participating in the affairs of any federally insured financial institution.

Unhappy with the regulator's effort to pare back restrictions on CUs business loans, bankers have taken a page from the CU handbook, sending copious letters to NCUA about its proposed MBL rule.

Industry stakeholders react to controversial comments made by NCUA Board Chairman Debbie Matz.

DENVER—Fourth Corner CU here, chartered last year to serve Colorado's legal marijuana industry, has filed lawsuits against NCUA and the Federal Reserve after having its applications rejected for share deposit insurance and access to the Fed system, respectively.

JESUP, Ga. — Altamaha Federal Credit Union here now uses the Sharetec System as its core processor.

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Alabama Credit Union signed a 10-year agreement with the National Alumni Association of the University of Alabama to issue an affinity credit card.

CUs traditionally have reserved big auto loan promotions for June, July and August, but historical car sales data suggests such a seasonal approach means CUs could be leaving money on the table.

NCR and Diebold – the two largest ATM manufacturers in the U.S. – report that skimming is getting worse. One likely reason: the adoption of harder-to-skim EMV chip cards in this country starting in October.

Retailers' repeated efforts to get courts to reject two class-action settlements get boosted by news that attorneys were exchanging confidential client documents throughout the negotiations.

Three states don't allow state charters and two offer the option, but there are no takers. CU Journal explores why state charters never took off in these five states, and whether that might change.

The House Financial Services Committee continued its two-day vote of 14 financial reform bills, approving a variety of measures.

The Financial Services Committee is debating more than a dozen bills aimed at changing a wide swath of financial policies.

Should credit unions be happy or worried about how CFPB has gone after the auto manufacturer's finance units? The answer: both.

Studies find people aged 35 and younger have a negative savings rate. USAA tries to combat that trend.

Jeanne D'Arc sponsors youth football and more ways credit unions are getting involved in their communities.

Altura Credit Union on Tuesday reported $2.1 million in net income for the second quarter - stretching its streak of consecutive quarters of positive earnings to 17.