DOTHAN, Ga. — Five Star Credit Union, a $318-million institution here, and Farmers State Bank, a $47-million entity headquartered in Lumpkin, Ga., jointly announced that they signed an agreement under which FSCU will purchase substantially all of the assets and assume deposits and other liabilities of FSB.

In a report that was inspired by numerous reports suggesting that a dangerous bubble is forming in the subprime auto loan market similar to the conditions that presaged the mortgage meltdown, Equifax Inc. seeks to debunk those claims.

Revamping is in the air as credit unions across the country share their latest news.

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — NCUA announced Wednesday it has approved the first new federally charted credit union of 2015.

Vladimir Drinkman, a Muscovite charged in the biggest data-breach prosecution in U.S. history, pleaded not guilty to federal charges that he conspired to steal 160 million credit card numbers.

MANCHESTER, N.H. — CUNA is helping America's Credit Union Museum kick off its Legacy Captial Campaign with a pledge of $1 million that will help the museum refurbish and expand.

SEAFORD, Del. — The members who get the most out of their relationship with $252 million Sussex County Federal Credit Union received a Valentine's Day present of sorts.

PHOENIX — As the real estate market rebounds in the Grand Canyon state's capital, once credit union here reports that a new mortgage program is attracting significant new lending business.

MILWAUKEE — A 24-year-old woman was sentenced last week to three years in prison for taking part in robbing a credit union where she worked.

From adopting military families and opening new branches to matching donations and collecting toys, a look at the good things CUs are doing in their communities.

Paying for goods and services over the Internet in a variety of ways, from directly keying-in card details on ecommerce sites, to using online wallets, to paying with your phone, is more consumer friendly than ever.

MADISON, Wis. — Summit Credit Union and Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) announced that they will merge the two institutions in a transaction expected to close this summer.

For over a third of millennials, first comes home then comes marriage, according to a recent study.

Reps. Peter King and Brad Sherman re-introduced a bill Friday that would open the door for credit unions to raise supplemental capital.

ALBUQUERQU — New Mexico Educators Federal Credit Union unveiled its new name — Nusenda Credit Union — which it said represents the organization's "diverse membership and evolved banking experience."

NCUA will host a live Twitter chat on Feb. 26 as part of its promotional efforts surrounding Military Saves and America Saves Week.

The Ohio Department of Commerce announced that Robert W. Rutkowski has been named deputy superintendent for credit unions. Rutkowski will begin serving his new post Feb. 23.

The New York Credit Union Association (NYCUA) announced that it has signed a letter of intent to sell its card services subsidiary Covera Solutions Inc., to CO-OP Financial Services.

Suncoast Credit Union has entered into a long-term partnership with Florida Southwestern State College that will fund a new arena and student scholarships.

Catalyst Corporate Federal Credit Union is leveraging the most romantic holiday on the calendar with its "Capture My Heart" promotion.