National CU Foundation Has $100,000 in Grant Funds Available; Here’s Who Should Apply 10/11/2021 05:43 pm MADISON, Wis.–The National Credit Union Foundation has announced a $100,000 grant it said is designed to help smaller credit unions analyze membership demographics and “better understand the roles culture, race and ethnicity play in financial well-being.”
Application Period for NCUA MDI Mentoring Grants to Open Oct. 11 10/11/2021 05:40 pm ALEXANDRIA, Va. –Federally insured credit unions with both the minority depository institution and low-income designations can now apply for the MDI mentoring grants from the agency. The deadline to submit an application is Oct. 29.
Equifax Partnering With NAMMBA To Boost Housing in Underserved Communities 10/11/2021 05:40 pm ATLANTA—Equifax said it is partnering with the National Association of Minority Mortgage Brokers of America (NAMMBA) to help support its efforts to assist underserved communities and their housing needs.
LAFCU Reports Rebates of $200k to Members Since Launch of New Relationship Rewards Program 10/11/2021 05:39 pm GLENDALE, Ariz.–Los Angeles FCU is reporting that in the six months since the launch of its Relationship Rewards program it has rebated $200,000 to its members who attained Gold Level status. Each member at the Gold Level level gets 1% cash back on debit card purchases, up to $500 monthly.
80% of Voters in Wisconsin Support Tax Exemption, League Reports 10/11/2021 05:43 pm MADISON, Wis. – A new survey conducted by the Wisconsin CU League has found 80% of registered voters said Wisconsin credit unions should be exempt from state and federal corporate income taxes because they are non-profit cooperatives.
BofA Again Raises the Ante in Minimum Hourly Wage 10/11/2021 05:43 pm CHARLOTTE, N.C.–The nation’s credit unions, already feeling pressure to hire and retain employees, are competing anew with Bank of America, which said it has raised its minimum wage to $21 an hour.
CUES Seeking Input from Non-CUES Members in Survey 10/11/2021 05:43 pm MADISON, Wis.— CUES said it is partnering with Association Metrics on a research project designed to help shape the future of CUES and the industry.
Advia CU Awards Grants 10/13/2021 12:04 pm PARCHMENT, Mich.– Advia Credit Union announced its Advia Foundation has awarded $14,000 in Advancing Lives Grants to four nonprofit organizations that are creating change, improving lives and driving progress within its membership area.
TDECU, Texans Partner on Member Appreciation Event 10/13/2021 01:34 pm LAKE JACKSON, Texas–TDECU, in partnership with the Houston Texans, served up excitement and local barbeque during a member appreciation event at which Texans safety Justin Reid and Houston Oilers legend Earl Mitchell made appearances and signed autographs.
