An Olympia-based chief executive says the policy begins to level the playing field as credit unions expand through acquisitions. A new law in Washington targeting credit union acquisitions of community banks is reshaping a [...]
In a Tyfone interview, 7 17 Credit Union CEO John Demmler describes how inflation is reshaping borrowing and driving demand for flexible financial solutions. As rising fuel prices and the cost of everyday goods [...]
Delta Community’s CEO says borrowers remain active despite elevated prices and economic uncertainty, underscoring the importance of financial readiness. As spring ushers in one of the busiest seasons for home and automobile purchases, rising interest rates [...]
The latest Cost of Car Ownership Index shows transportation expenses rising far faster than wages, intensifying financial pressure on American households. The cost of owning a vehicle in the United States reached a record high in [...]
Industry leaders urge regulators to ensure equitable access as the NCUA moves to implement the GENIUS Act and define the role of digital assets in the financial system. Credit unions are pressing federal regulators to adopt [...]
The merger will unite two community banks with deep regional ties and strengthen financial services across South Texas. Coastal Bend Bancshares, the holding company for First Community Bank, has agreed to acquire First National [...]
The Wichita-based institution said the planned leadership transition in 2027 will build on decades of growth and position the credit union for continued innovation. Mid American Credit Union, a Wichita-based financial institution with $511 [...]
Adams Community Bank and Pittsfield Cooperative Bank said their combination will strengthen community banking in western Massachusetts while keeping decision-making rooted in the region. Two long-standing community banks in western Massachusetts have agreed to merge, joining [...]
The Ohio credit union is expanding its reach through a high-profile partnership with the Cleveland Guardians and a broader push into community engagement. Century Federal Credit Union, a mid-sized institution based in Independence, Ohio, is deepening [...]
Institutions including Aberdeen Proving Ground Federal Credit Union and Nymeo Federal Credit Union are moving to capture rising demand in the region. Baltimore is emerging as a focal point for credit union expansion, as [...]
First West Credit Union’s rebranding as Tru Cooperative Bank highlights a growing divergence in how the two countries approach competition between banks and credit unions. In a move that would likely provoke controversy in [...]
The proposed combination would create a $3.5 billion-asset institution and extend Metro’s branch network into new communities. Metro Credit Union of Chelsea, Mass., has announced plans to merge with Members Plus Credit Union of [...]
The closure of Copper & Glass Federal Credit Union reflects mounting pressure on smaller institutions and a steady decline in the number of credit unions nationwide. The National Credit Union Administration on Wednesday liquidated [...]
New data shows declining satisfaction and rising account switching could challenge credit unions’ traditional advantage. Credit unions continue to outperform traditional banks in customer satisfaction, but new data suggests that their long-held advantage may [...]
The agency’s chairman says a streamlined process is essential to reversing a long-term decline in new credit union charters. The National Credit Union Administration has launched the first phase of a redesigned system for [...]
An opinion column argues that digital payment innovations could drain deposits that sustain community credit. A senior Alabama banker is raising concerns about the unintended consequences of emerging digital payment tools, arguing that innovations [...]
As federal paychecks stall, institutions in Mississippi and Alabama are offering emergency financial lifelines to affected employees. As a partial federal government shutdown stretches into its second month, leaving thousands of Transportation Security Administration [...]
Brian Hughes plans to step down at the end of 2026 after guiding the New Hampshire institution through expansion, digital modernization and community investment. Holy Rosary Credit Union said its longtime president and chief [...]
The proposed merger would expand services for Westar members while preserving local access in the Syracuse area. Beginnings Credit Union, a $1.5 billion-asset institution based in Ithaca, N.Y., is moving forward with plans to [...]
The Las Vegas-based institution said the name change reflects a new chapter focused on growth and member empowerment while maintaining its core mission. Clark County Credit Union has begun transitioning to a new name, [...]
New federal data shows improving asset, deposit and loan growth even as more than half of credit unions report shrinking membership. Federally insured credit unions saw a modest rebound in growth in 2025, with gains in [...]
The merger is expected to strengthen Independent’s presence between Grand Rapids and Lansing while combining two community-focused banking franchises. Grand Rapids-based Independent Bank Corporation and HCB Financial Corp. announced Wednesday that they had entered [...]
Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union said the new location in Whitmire restores in-person financial services nearly two years after the community lost its last bank. Nearly two years after the last bank in Whitmire, [...]
Crystal Long said she will step down after 15 years leading the El Paso institution, as it pursues growth in New Mexico through a pending bank acquisition. The longtime chief executive of GECU, the [...]
A new forecast from TruStage says U.S. economic growth is expected to slow modestly in 2026 while declining interest rates help revive credit union lending. The latest economic forecast from TruStage suggests the U.S. economy [...]
Regulatory approval allows the Maryland credit union to serve new counties and pursue growth among households, businesses and local governments. Maryland-based Nymeo Federal Credit Union has received federal approval to significantly expand its field [...]
The California fintech says creating a federally regulated bank would streamline its operations and deepen its role in consumer credit markets. Upstart Holdings, the San Mateo, Calif.-based artificial intelligence lending platform, said it plans [...]
Michael Calcote will lead the Colorado-based institution following the retirement of Gerry Agnes after nearly two decades at the helm. Elevations Credit Union has named Michael Calcote as its next president and chief executive, [...]
The acquisition of American National Bank-Fox Cities would expand the credit union’s presence in Northeast Wisconsin and mark another example of the growing wave of credit union-bank combinations. Landmark Credit Union has reached an agreement to [...]
State regulators say they intend to approve the combination of Credit Union 1 and MAC Federal Credit Union following a public comment period. Alaska regulators have signaled their intent to approve the merger of [...]
Federally insured credit unions reported rising membership, stronger earnings and steady loan growth even as consolidation continued across the industry. Federally insured credit unions expanded their balance sheets and sharply increased profits in 2025, [...]
Industry veteran Dennis Dollar told credit union leaders that a new requirement could reshape how regulators review executive pay and governance. A new succession planning rule from the National Credit Union Administration is poised to become [...]
At a Washington mini-conference, an industry advocate said lawmakers may have slowed the Durbin-Marshall bill but could still advance it through other legislative vehicles. What was once expected to be a brief legislative skirmish [...]
The Pennsylvania institution says the move will widen membership eligibility across several states while preserving its cooperative mission. Citadel Credit Union, the $6.6 billion-asset institution based in Exton, Pennsylvania, announced Monday that it has [...]
The Governmental Affairs Conference will bring thousands of industry leaders to the capital for strategy sessions, keynote addresses and meetings with lawmakers. Credit union leaders from across the country are gathered in Washington this [...]
The federal regulator approved 157 combinations last year, while credit union acquisitions of banks remain near record levels. The nation’s credit unions continued to consolidate in 2025, though at a slightly slower pace than [...]
The $2.1 trillion bank taps the former Alliant Credit Union chief to oversee services for companies with up to $25 million in annual sales. Wells Fargo, the fourth-largest bank in the United States by [...]
The Illinois-based lender is partnering with Vertyx and backing a new affordability initiative aimed at unlocking housing mobility. Great Lakes Credit Union, a $1.4 billion-asset institution based in Bannockburn, Ill., has formed a new [...]
An analysis in Geoff Bacino’s newsletter argues that history and candidate recruitment give the party out of power a plausible, if difficult, path to retaking both chambers. With just over 250 days until voters [...]
The purchase would create a nearly $2 billion-asset institution and mark the second whole-bank acquisition by a credit union announced in 2026. Peoples Independent Bancshares Inc., the holding company for Peoples Independent Bank, has [...]
The deal expands ABNB’s footprint in north central North Carolina as banks and credit unions continue a steady wave of branch transactions. ABNB Federal Credit Union has reached an agreement to acquire two North [...]
The deal would create a $21 billion institution serving 1.4 million members, continuing a wave of large credit union consolidations nationwide. Suncoast Credit Union, the largest credit union in Florida and one of the [...]
The April 2026 deal, approved by state regulators, will add $108 million in assets and expand the lender’s footprint across Northeast Ohio. 7 17 Credit Union will merge with Geauga Credit Union on April [...]
The proposal outlines how credit unions may apply to issue payment stablecoins under the GENIUS Act and sets a public comment deadline of April 13. The National Credit Union Administration on Wednesday unveiled its first proposed [...]
Richard Romero will step down in March 2026 as the $1.1 billion-asset institution prepares for leadership transition. Richard Romero, who has led Seattle Credit Union for more than a decade, said he will retire [...]
The deal for Citizens Bank & Trust locations would transfer $63 million in deposits and loans as the credit union expands its footprint. Family Savings Credit Union, a $1.1 billion-asset institution based in Rainbow [...]
A new national survey finds overwhelming support for credit unions’ not-for-profit model, as Americans rate them far more favorably than large banks and urge broader access to their services. As national debates intensify over affordability and [...]
Gulf Coast Bank & Trust, buoyed by record earnings, plans to push deeper into the Gulf South and extend its national lending reach, signaling an ambitious next phase for the state’s largest locally owned bank. Gulf [...]
As lawmakers advance a measure targeting interchange fees, financial institutions say the proposal could reshape how residents pay for everyday purchases — with higher costs and new frictions for businesses and consumers alike. A rare coalition [...]
The deal aims to preserve local ties in Western Massachusetts while offering broader services and greater financial scale. Alden Credit Union, a nearly century-old community lender based in Western Massachusetts, announced on Thursday that [...]
New NCUA call report data analyzed by Tyfone shows BECU edging past Pentagon Federal, reshaping the top five by assets even as earnings surge for most. Year-end call report data for individual U.S. credit [...]
The proposed deal would create a $1.4 billion institution rooted in Catholic social teaching, pending a member vote in March. Notre Dame Federal Credit Union of Indiana and Catholic United Financial Credit Union of Minnesota announced [...]
The appointment caps a seven-year rise at the Silicon Valley lender as its retiring chief steps aside after more than three decades. Star One Credit Union, a $9.3 billion-asset financial institution rooted in Silicon Valley, announced [...]
New rules subject some in-state credit unions to a 1.2% business tax on bank acquisitions, a shift that could alter merger strategies and push deals beyond Washington’s borders. When Washington State quietly revised its tax guidance [...]
The Texas-based credit union plans its first major expansion beyond state lines, combining with an Oklahoma City institution rooted in aviation and community banking. Randolph-Brooks Federal Credit Union, one of Texas’s largest member-owned financial institutions, is [...]
With Congress racing to avert a funding lapse, financial cooperatives move quickly to cushion the impact on military members, civil servants and contractors. As lawmakers in Washington edged late Wednesday toward a potential deal [...]
A Tyfone analysis of newly released NCUA call reports finds that while some large institutions improved earnings in 2025, others saw profits decline. Year-end call report data from the National Credit Union Administration is [...]
Fourth phase of agency review aims to trim requirements seen as duplicative or unnecessarily restrictive, while preserving safety and soundness. The National Credit Union Administration on Tuesday unveiled the fourth round of proposed regulatory [...]
The deal would bring four community banking brands under Bennington’s umbrella, reflecting a broader push by regional banks to grow while preserving local identities. Bennington State Bank, a Salina, Kansas-based institution with deep roots in the [...]
The move underscores mounting strain on the smallest federally insured lenders, as losses and declining membership prompt stepped-up regulatory intervention. For the second time in less than a week, the National Credit Union Administration [...]
Veteran credit union executive will take the helm in February, succeeding Kevin Ryan after a year of leadership transition. Financial Center First Credit Union, a nearly $900 million institution serving central Indiana, announced this [...]
Action against People Trust Community Federal Credit Union follows recent interventions as regulators confront mounting losses and thin capital at the smallest lenders. The National Credit Union Administration on Friday placed People Trust Community [...]
Fresh off a merger creating a $20 billion cooperative, the Minnesota-based lender aligns with the Timberwolves and Lynx amid broader debates over credit unions’ expanding reach. Just weeks after completing a merger that vaulted [...]
The $98 million community bank near the Ohio–Michigan line says the new name reflects its roots in northwest Ohio while signaling ambitions beyond a single village. For more than eight decades, Metamora State Bank has carried [...]
Whitesville Community Credit Union’s rapid merger with a struggling Owensboro institution reflects both regional growth ambitions and the mounting pressures on the smallest lenders. Whitesville Community Credit Union, a $33.2 million cooperative based in [...]
A planned union between California Coast Credit Union and San Diego County Credit Union, announced as a transformative consolidation, is now stalled by a Superior Court lawsuit challenging the deal’s termination and raising questions about its future. [...]
Eight days into 2026, the credit union–bank acquisition trend has already resumed, underscoring a consolidation pattern that has reshaped parts of the financial services industry in recent years. Zeal Credit Union of Livonia, Michigan, [...]
The case underscores how a small, community-based financial institution unraveled after its chief executive abused his authority, ultimately leading to federal intervention and a merger. A former credit union chief executive in eastern Indiana [...]
High mortgage costs and limited affordability have pushed housing into a downturn, even as recent data hints at tentative buyer interest. As the U.S. economy moves into 2026, the housing market stands out as [...]
The deal brings together accounting, advisory and operational expertise as banks and credit unions face mounting regulatory and technological pressures. Wolf & Company, P.C., a nationally recognized accounting and consulting firm, has acquired the [...]
Michael Magnavita will step down in May 2026 after nearly four decades at the Pennsylvania credit union, with the board naming Chief Operating Officer Drew Stanley as his successor. Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union, [...]
The Los Angeles-based cooperative turns to a veteran lending and retail banking executive as it looks to deepen university partnerships and expand digital tools after a year of leadership transition. University Credit Union, a [...]
New survey data show rapid adoption of electronic workflows alongside unresolved hurdles in system integration and regulatory alignment. Community banks across the United States are accelerating their shift toward digital banking, particularly in lending, [...]
The U.S. Mint’s decision to halt penny production has left credit unions grappling with shortages and uncertainty as industry leaders press lawmakers and regulators for clear rules on rounding and cash transactions. When the [...]
As the Supreme Court weighs a challenge to long-standing protections for agency leaders, the fate of the NCUA’s board — and the independence of financial regulators — hangs in the balance. The National Credit [...]
The deal would expand Greylock Federal Credit Union into Franklin County as both institutions say the partnership strengthens community banking at a moment of heightened industry consolidation. Greylock Federal Credit Union and Franklin First [...]
The North Fulton startup secured state and federal authorization to open as organizers move to complete a capital raise, marking a noteworthy step in an era when new bank charters have become exceedingly uncommon. [...]
The credit union said longtime leader Dwayne Naylor will step down in January as Dave D’Annunzio prepares to assume the role amid recent operational challenges and a major merger. Civic Credit Union announced on Tuesday that [...]
The National Credit Union Administration grants a new charter in California, marking the third de novo credit union formed in 2025 as the industry continues to contract. A new financial institution will soon open its doors [...]
Federally insured credit unions expanded to $2.4 trillion in assets and added 3.1 million members in the third quarter of 2025, NCUA data shows. Federally insured credit unions ended the third quarter of 2025 [...]
The agreement, which would give the combined company $5.4 billion in assets, marks South Plains’ latest push to build scale across the state as Houston remains one of the nation’s fastest-growing banking markets. South Plains Financial, [...]
The appointment of Bryce Mortensen marks a major leadership transition for the Milwaukie-based credit union as it expands its technological ambitions and prepares for its next phase of growth. Oregonians Credit Union, a $338 [...]
The proposed deal, which awaits a member vote and regulatory approval, would unite two Ogden-founded credit unions into a $4 billion-asset organization with 55 branches. Ascent Federal Credit Union, a small but longstanding institution [...]
The acquisition of Citizens National Bank’s Hammond and Morristown branches marks a strategic shift for the North Country credit union, even as members recently rejected a larger merger. St. Lawrence Federal Credit Union, a [...]
The deal would create the nation’s fourth-largest credit union as Washington-based BECU enters California for the first time, adding 17 branches in the Sacramento region. Boeing Employees Credit Union, better known as BECU, is [...]
The agreement, pending regulatory approval, would create a $4.7 billion-asset financial institution serving more than 440,000 members and customers. GECU, El Paso’s largest locally owned federal credit union, announced that it has agreed to [...]
The move keeps longtime chief executive Bruce Brumfield in place after his planned succession is abruptly halted. Founders Federal Credit Union has halted its long-planned leadership transition after confirming that Keith Wilson, its president [...]
The financial services firm forecasts weaker expansion and continued restrictive monetary policy despite gradual rate cuts. The U.S. economy is expected to grow more slowly in 2026 as persistent inflation, uncertain tariff policies, and restrictive monetary [...]
The $2.8 billion institution will pay more than $500,000 in additional premiums next year, keeping employee costs flat despite double-digit rate increases. As health care costs continue to climb nationwide, Arkansas Federal Credit Union is taking [...]
The deal transfers four branches and $83 million in deposits as Southern Bank sharpens its commercial focus and Palmetto Citizens grows beyond South Carolina. Southern Financial Corporation and its subsidiary, Southern Bank, announced Tuesday that [...]
C. Brett McDowell says technology enhances convenience but can never substitute for the trust, empathy, and relationships that define community banks’ role in Texas life. As banking technology races toward an all-digital future, C. [...]
A new survey by the Vienna-based credit union reveals widespread misconceptions among servicemembers and veterans about VA home loans, underscoring a need for better education. Navy Federal Credit Union recently released new research highlighting persistent confusion [...]
The deal, expected to close in early 2026, will preserve customer ownership while expanding services and community investment across Central Ohio. First Federal Lakewood, the largest mutual bank headquartered in Ohio, announced on Wednesday that it [...]
The Tustin-based SchoolsFirst FCU posted nearly $184 million in third-quarter earnings and surpassed $34 billion in assets, marking double-digit growth while opening a new branch in Burbank and solidifying its place among the nation’s top three credit unions. [...]
717 Credit Union, already northeastern Ohio’s largest credit union, aims to grow its footprint and invest in community initiatives as membership growth accelerates in 2025. 717 Credit Union, the largest credit union headquartered in northeastern [...]
The tie-up of Houston’s largest and one of its oldest credit unions would form a financial cooperative serving more than 460,000 members across Texas, pending approval. Two of Houston’s most established credit unions — TDECU and [...]
The Portland-based credit union received regulatory approval to extend services, continuing its growth across the region. OnPoint Community Credit Union, the largest credit union headquartered in Oregon, announced it has expanded its field of [...]
Southern Energy, Landmark, and Kerr County credit unions announce new chief executives, each bringing deep experience and fresh vision to serve their expanding member bases. In a wave of leadership changes across the credit [...]
Community banks report that their fiercest competition still comes from peers, but nonbanks and credit unions are making strategic gains in key service areas. In the 2025 Annual Survey of Community Banks by the [...]
Michael Baker, president and CEO of the $1.9 billion credit union based in Sumter, S.C., and his wife, Carrie, are in intensive care following a weekend crash. The president and CEO of SAFE Federal [...]
