WASHINGTON--Credit unions are vital to the housing market as they provide low- and moderate-income borrowers with the ability to obtain mortgage credit and streamlining any regulatory framework should not come at the expense of supporting low-income and minority consumers.
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WASHINGTON--With federal workers facing what will now be the longest government shutdown in history, credit union outreach to help is more important than ever, noted ACU.
WASHINGTON--America’s Credit Unions President/CEO Scott Simpson kicked off his first day leading the association in a panel highlighting the importance of advocacy. Joining him was U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson (D-CA) and California State Senate President Pro Tempore Mike McGuire Monday at an event hosted by Redwood Credit Union.
WASHINGTON—At midnight Tuesday, the federal government shutdown will officially become the longest in U.S. history—and credit unions on the front lines say the financial and emotional toll on families is growing by the day, particularly among military households and low-income members relying on SNAP benefits.
EAST LANSING, Mich. —Reseda Group, the wholly owned CUSO of MSU Federal Credit Union, has partnered with Maps Credit Union to acquire Pocketnest, an AI-driven financial wellness platform.
CHICAGO — Recent patterns in consumer credit risk suggest a growing divide among U.S. consumers, as some demonstrate heightened financial resilience while others face mounting challenges.
CHICAGO—The credit card market continued to show steady momentum and healthier consumer risk signals in the third quarter of 2025, according to TransUnion’s latest Credit Industry Insights Report.
WASHINGTON—With a federal judge now pausing the compliance deadlines for the CFPB’s Section 1033 open-banking rule, credit unions are turning their attention to what comes next—and how the agency will reshape the sweeping data-sharing mandate.
ALEXANDRIA, Va.--NCUA is reminding credit unions of its plans to award more than $3.4 million in grants to low-income designated CUs through the open Community Development Revolving Loan Fund (CDRFL) grant round.
NEW YORK—Clutch, the digital origination platform built exclusively for credit unions, is making a $1-million reinvestment commitment for 2026 - its largest to date - dedicated to supporting initiatives that advance the credit union movement, strengthen local communities, and expand member-first innovation, the organization said.