Fresh Today

PORTLAND, Ore.–Credit unions in the Northwest heard from CUNA's CEO, the Oregon House Speaker, and an NCUA board meeting.

ARLINGTON, Va.–The House of Representatives is expected today to consider HR 3192, the "Homebuyer’s Assistance Act," which has the support of both credit union trade associations.

NEW YORK–The average fee for using an out-of-network ATM rose 4% over the past year to a record $4.52 per transaction, according to Bankrate.com's 18th-annual checking survey.

MADISON, Wis.—CUs’ strong 2015 lending performance continued in August, according to new data from CUNA.

CHICAGO–Credit unions are now being offered a (FREE!) Big Book of Bargains for 2015, with discounts, freebies and more.

MADISON, Wis.–The National Credit Union Foundation reported it has now paid out $22,000 from funds collected to help the victims of wildfires in California and the Northwest.

WASHINGTON—The CFPB announced an enforcement action against an indirect auto finance company and its auto title lending subsidiary for pressuring borrowers using illegal debt collection tactics.

LATHAM, N.Y.—Frank DeGraw has been named president and CEO of the $465-million Sunmark Federal Credit Union.

COVENTRY, R.I.—Coventry Credit Union has released funds that will allow the Coventry Fire District to continue operations—including paying firefighters—for about six more weeks.

COLUMBUS, Ga.—Is debit losing its luster? A new study indicates that while debit cards were again this year the most preferred payment type, a downward trend among those who prefer debit continues.