WASHINGTON—The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has finalized new measures to ensure that homeowners and struggling borrowers are treated fairly by mortgage servicers.
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ARLINGTON, Va.—NAFCU is urging credit union representatives to contact their lawmakers and push for the repeal of the Dodd-Frank Act’s Durbin Amendment, as proposed in a discussion draft from House Financial Services Committee Chairman Jeb Hensarling (R-TX).
ARLINGTON, Va.—Total vehicle sales in July rebounded from June’s rate of 16.7 million annualized units to 17.9 million, fueled by sales of trucks and SUVs as gasoline prices declined, NAFCU reported.
AUSTIN, Texas—Experts are warning that a new vulnerability could allow attackers to take control of mobile phones and key parts of the world's telecommunications infrastructure, making it possible to eavesdrop or disrupt entire networks, Ars Technica reported.
STAMFORD, Conn.—As back-to-school shopping begins, 59% of parents and 40% of college students are reporting they feel extremely confident or very confident in their own financial situation, which will likely translate into higher retail sales, a new report indicates.
DAYTON, Ohio–Two credit unions here are merging. The $54-million Dayton Firefighters FCU said it will absorb Globe Industries Employees CU.
STURGIS, S.D.– La Macchia Group has helped two credit unions to open new facilities.
CUMBERLAND, R.I.— Rhode Island State Police are investigating a card-skimming device found on a credit union’s ATM that is believed to have led to more than $100,000 in theft.
CHEYENNE, Wyo.—Blue Federal Credit Union has introduced “Rewards for Life.”
RAPID CITY, S.D.–What makes a credit union different? One CU has created an infographic to answer that question.