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WASHINGTON—Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are ending their single-family rental pilot programs.
ARLINGTON, Va.—Existing-home sales in July decreased for the fourth consecutive month, marking the longest string of declines since 2013.
WASHINGTON—While another hike in the federal funds target rate is expected next month, all members of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) pointed to "ongoing trade disagreements and proposed trade measures as an important source of uncertainty and risks." However, they did note strong economic growth in the second quarter, according to minutes released from its meeting earlier this month.
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.–CU*Answers said it has extended its weekly Dashboard Dive webinar series into October.
OAK RIDGE, Tenn.–To mark its 70th anniversary, ORNL FCU here said it will pay a special dividend to members.
WASHINGTON—The Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection will host a symposium on credit visibility from 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. ET Sept. 17 in Washington.
SANTA ANA PUEBLO, N.M.–Sundie Seefried, CEO of Partner Colorado Credit Union and its cannabis banking division, Safe Harbor Private Banking, spoke to the annual meeting of the Conference of Western Attorneys General here regarding some of legal issues involved in serving the pot industry.
DECATUR, Ga.—A former credit union teller here has pleaded guilty to stealing more than $60,000 from member accounts. Karen S. Buxton, 49, a teller formerly with ADM Credit Union, entered the plea in Macon County Circuit Court.
JOHNSTON, R.I.– Credit unions in Rhode Island joined with elected officials in the state to raise awareness of elder financial abuse.