WASHINGTON—The war of words between credit unions and merchants over data breaches continues to escalate, but it remains to be seen what effect the new Republican majority in Congress will have on the battle.

PHILADELPHIA—A community revitalization program in the City of Brotherly Love is connecting potential homebuyers to financial institutions, and some credit unions are among those reaping the benefits.

MADISON, Wis.—CUES has named Alex Castley, an employee at Integris CU in Prince George, B.C., as its Next Top Credit Union Exec.

WASHINGTON — Credit unions were generally pleased with Tuesday's election results that gave Republicans control of Congress, but acknowledged they suffered a blow from the loss of one of their most vocal advocates, Sen. Mark Udall.

WASHINGTON—With control of the Senate changing hands in 2015, credit unions may have some legislative opportunities as the 113th Congress winds down, as well as what might prove to be an even better legislative environment for CUs in the 114th Congress.

Four credit unions were recognized on Monday for excellence in lending by the CUNA Lending Council. The awards, co-sponsored by CUNA Mutual Group, were presented at the council's 20th annual lending conference in San Diego.

Northwest Community CU in Springfield, Ore., has completed its previously announced acquisition of Fred Meyer Employees FCU in Portland, Ore.

During the past week, consumer and industry groups have lobbied the agency in different directions, with consumer groups arguing the agency did not go far enough and lenders saying it went too far in seeking more data from lenders.

WASHINGTON — Federal regulators released a document summarizing their general findings from recent cybersecurity assessments at community-size financial institutions.

EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. — Scott CU here announced it has surpassed the $1 billion mark in assets.

BETHPAGE, N.Y. — Growing concerns here regarding the risk of debit card fraud led Bethpage FCU to be the first CU to partner with CO-OP Financial Services and its CardNav app. After a 60-day trial, members are embracing the solution.

How CUs put the people-helping-people philosophy to work in their communities.

NCUA said in a press release Friday that it has barred three former credit union employees from working at a federally insured financial institution.

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MEDLEY, Fla. — Besides the usual measures of requiring a down payment, adjusting the interest up, and staying on top of collections, Compass Financial Federal Credit Union uses a few other tactics that focus less on interest rates and credit scores to keep delinquencies in check, and more on the vehicles being financed themselves.

Reaching out to millennials isn't just about selling them mortgage loans — it's also about recruiting them to sell mortgage loans, which may be proving to be a challenge.

LONG ISLAND CITY, N.Y. — United Nations FCU here has unveiled a mortgage lending program aimed specifically at boosting the credit union's penetration with a historically very reliable class of borrowers — doctors.

LOS ANGELES — Small credit unions can boost their lending with new products, better differentiation and by knowing when members are ready to buy their next vehicle.

For nearly 30 years, I led the National Federation of Community Development Credit Unions, the charitable organization/trade association for credit unions serving low-income communities.

Even weeks after Apple Pay went live, it continues to make headlines, and not just in financial news outlets.