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Navy Federal, Mortgage Bankers join forces to help minorities buy homes

2024-12-17T09:11:37-08:00

The $178 billion-asset Navy Federal is collaborating with Fifth Third Bank, Fannie Mae and others to close the homeownership gap between Whites and minorities. Navy Federal Credit Union is joining the Mortgage Bankers Association [...]

Navy Federal, Mortgage Bankers join forces to help minorities buy homes2024-12-17T09:11:37-08:00

TruWest taps insider to be next chief executive

2024-12-17T09:11:31-08:00

After working at the Tempe-based credit union for 12 years, Chris Kearney took the reins as its new CEO effective Sept. 30. TruWest Credit Union in Tempe, Arizona, promoted Chris Kearney to be its [...]

TruWest taps insider to be next chief executive2024-12-17T09:11:31-08:00

Record-setting 17th CU-bank deal of 2024 lands in Arizona

2024-12-17T09:11:23-08:00

There were 16 such deals announced two years ago, but the tie up between OneAZ Credit Union and 1st Bank Yuma pushes 2024 over the top. And there it is. The most credit union-buying-bank [...]

Record-setting 17th CU-bank deal of 2024 lands in Arizona2024-12-17T09:11:23-08:00

Merger will create supersized Ukrainian American-serving credit union in NYC

2024-12-17T09:11:17-08:00

Both Self Reliance New York FCU and Ukrainian Selfreliance FCU have struggled to generate earnings in the past year. Two of the nation’s largest credit unions that serve the Ukrainian American community announced plans [...]

Merger will create supersized Ukrainian American-serving credit union in NYC2024-12-17T09:11:17-08:00

Increased digital spend leads to big gains in mobile deposits

2024-12-17T09:11:10-08:00

The most recent digital banking metrics report by Cornerstone Advisors showed that while the adoption of mobile deposits has skyrocketed in recent years, digital account openings continue to lag. During the past three years, [...]

Increased digital spend leads to big gains in mobile deposits2024-12-17T09:11:10-08:00

ESL FCU to buy Generations Bank in 16th CU-bank tie up of 2024

2024-12-17T09:11:03-08:00

ESL is expected to have total assets of $9.6 billion and will increase its footprint to more than 30 branches at deal completion. In a record-tying deal, ESL Federal Credit Union has agreed to [...]

ESL FCU to buy Generations Bank in 16th CU-bank tie up of 20242024-12-17T09:11:03-08:00

Harborstone in Washington strikes another deal, this one with a credit union

2024-12-17T09:10:57-08:00

After announcing two bank acquisitions in seven months, the Lakewood, Washington-based credit union will merge with an in-state peer. Harborstone Credit Union has been among the most acquisitive CUs in the country in the [...]

Harborstone in Washington strikes another deal, this one with a credit union2024-12-17T09:10:57-08:00

Membership growth is hard to find for most U.S. credit unions.

2024-12-17T09:10:51-08:00

Data recently released by the NCUA revealed that, at the median, membership declined in 29 states during the past year. Roughly 53% of federally insured credit unions had fewer members at the end of [...]

Membership growth is hard to find for most U.S. credit unions.2024-12-17T09:10:51-08:00

NCUA approves ‘second chance’ rule to allow offenders to work in CU industry

2024-12-17T09:10:44-08:00

The NCUA board Thursday said it will no longer ban for a lifetime those who have been convicted of certain crimes The National Credit Union Administration approved a final rule allowing people with convictions [...]

NCUA approves ‘second chance’ rule to allow offenders to work in CU industry2024-12-17T09:10:44-08:00

TDECU to rebrand after merger with fellow Houston credit union

2024-12-17T09:10:38-08:00

Texas Dow Employees CU, which operates as TDECU, will change its name to Space City Financial after the completion of its deal with Space City Credit Union. Two Houston-area credit unions plan to merge [...]

TDECU to rebrand after merger with fellow Houston credit union2024-12-17T09:10:38-08:00

CEO changes at University of Kentucky FCU, Soarion CU

2024-12-17T09:10:30-08:00

Ryan Ross takes the helm at UKFCU and is replaced at Soarion CU by Ric Ledezma. University of Kentucky Credit Union in Lexington has named Ryan Ross as its new president and CEO. Ross [...]

CEO changes at University of Kentucky FCU, Soarion CU2024-12-17T09:10:30-08:00

CD growth skyrockets for credit unions as core deposits decline

2024-12-17T09:10:24-08:00

Certificates now make up 28% of credit union savings products, the highest level in 15 years. Traditional credit union savings products continue to see declining balances, but certificate of deposits are booming. During the [...]

CD growth skyrockets for credit unions as core deposits decline2024-12-17T09:10:24-08:00

Mountain America CU to exit Albuquerque through branch sale

2024-12-17T09:10:19-08:00

The eighth largest credit union in the U.S. says it will focus its energies on other markets. Sandy, Utah-based Mountain America Credit Union is selling off its operations in Albuquerque, New Mexico, to Sandia [...]

Mountain America CU to exit Albuquerque through branch sale2024-12-17T09:10:19-08:00

New name but same commitment, says Chicago-based credit union

2024-12-17T09:10:10-08:00

The Windy City’s United Credit Union has changed its name to Vicinity. United Credit Union in Chicago is rebranding as Vicinity Credit Union. The $293 million-asset organization said the name better reflects its “deep-rooted” [...]

New name but same commitment, says Chicago-based credit union2024-12-17T09:10:10-08:00

CLO named CEO at one of Colorado’s largest credit unions

2024-12-17T09:10:06-08:00

Chad Shane replaces Toddy Marksberry at the helm of $4.5 billion-asset Canvas Credit Union in Lone Tree. Canvas Credit Union in Lone Tree, Colorado, named Chad Shane its new chief executive officer. Shane replaces [...]

CLO named CEO at one of Colorado’s largest credit unions2024-12-17T09:10:06-08:00

‘Challenges persist’ for credit unions heading into 2025, NCUA says

2024-12-17T09:10:00-08:00

Delinquencies and charge offs both increased for U.S. credit unions in the second quarter of 2024, and net income fell by 10%. The latest credit union data paints a less-than-rosy picture for the industry [...]

‘Challenges persist’ for credit unions heading into 2025, NCUA says2024-12-17T09:10:00-08:00

Southeast credit union trade groups announce merger plans

2024-12-17T09:09:52-08:00

The League of Southeastern Credit Unions & Affiliates and the Virginia Credit Union League plan to merge, although the timing remains murky. Not only are credit unions merging with increasing frequency, the leagues and [...]

Southeast credit union trade groups announce merger plans2024-12-17T09:09:52-08:00

West Virginia bank sells to South Carolina credit union

2024-12-17T09:09:46-08:00

REV Federal Credit Union in Summerville, South Carolina, will enter ‘almost heaven’ with the acquisition of First Neighborhood Bank in Spencer. For the first time ever, a West Virginia-based community bank plans to sell [...]

West Virginia bank sells to South Carolina credit union2024-12-17T09:09:46-08:00

Peach State, Pinnacle join forces in latest credit union tie up

2024-12-17T09:09:39-08:00

The merger will create a $1 billion-asset organization serving nearly 78,000 members. Two Georgia-based credit unions are the latest to consummate a merger. The $935 million-asset Peach State Federal Credit Union and the $88 [...]

Peach State, Pinnacle join forces in latest credit union tie up2024-12-17T09:09:39-08:00

Georgia Heritage FCU finds next CEO at in-state peer

2024-12-17T09:09:32-08:00

The $149 million-asset institution hired Matt Selke to replace retiring chief executive Dale Taratuta. Georgia Heritage Federal Credit Union in Savannah has named Matt Selke as its next president and CEO. Selke most recently [...]

Georgia Heritage FCU finds next CEO at in-state peer2024-12-17T09:09:32-08:00

Northwest FCU secures Commanders’ stadium naming rights

2024-12-17T09:09:26-08:00

Northwest Federal became the NFL’s Washington Commanders’ official credit union partner last year, and the two sides have now taken the relationship to the next level. Northwest Federal Credit Union has acquired the naming [...]

Northwest FCU secures Commanders’ stadium naming rights2024-12-17T09:09:26-08:00

Navy Federal sails into the City of Brotherly Love

2024-12-17T09:09:15-08:00

The world’s largest credit union has opened three branches in Philadelphia and has more on the drawing board. Navy Federal Credit Union is making a push into the Philadelphia area. The world’s largest credit [...]

Navy Federal sails into the City of Brotherly Love2024-12-17T09:09:15-08:00

‘No joy below $10 billion’ leading to more credit union tie ups

2024-12-17T09:09:09-08:00

A merger of equals recently announced in Florida could set the stage for more credit union M&A. The current operating environment may be driving a growing number of credit unions to consider mergers. That [...]

‘No joy below $10 billion’ leading to more credit union tie ups2024-12-17T09:09:09-08:00

UCCU taps insider as next chief executive

2024-12-17T09:09:02-08:00

Justin Olson will replace retiring Bret VanAusdal as the CEO of Utah Community Credit Union. Utah Community Credit Union has named Justin Olson as its next president and CEO. Olson has been with the [...]

UCCU taps insider as next chief executive2024-12-17T09:09:02-08:00

U.S. Eagle FCU to bolster cannabis program with community bank acquisition

2024-12-17T09:08:55-08:00

The deal marks the14th transaction announced this year in which a credit union is acquiring a bank. There were 11 such deals announced all of last year. U.S. Eagle Federal Credit Union plans to [...]

U.S. Eagle FCU to bolster cannabis program with community bank acquisition2024-12-17T09:08:55-08:00

Detroit-based credit union names first female, first African American CEO

2024-12-17T09:08:49-08:00

Portia Powell replaces the retiring Hank Hubbard, who served as the credit union’s chief executive for 34 years. One Detroit Credit Union named Portia Powell as its next CEO effective January 2025. Powell will [...]

Detroit-based credit union names first female, first African American CEO2024-12-17T09:08:49-08:00

Merger to create $650 million-asset credit union in Portland

2024-12-17T09:08:43-08:00

Providence Federal Credit Union and Consolidated Community Credit Union are planning a 2025 tie-up that will result in an organization with more than 35,000 members. Two Portland, Oregon-based credit unions plan to merge and [...]

Merger to create $650 million-asset credit union in Portland2024-12-17T09:08:43-08:00

Thirteenth credit union-bank deal of 2024 lands in the Pacific Northwest

2024-12-17T09:08:34-08:00

By early June, 12 credit union-bank deals had been struck, but dealmaking has been quiet for the past two months. Spokane Teachers Credit Union plans to acquire $550 million-asset Community Bank, which is based [...]

Thirteenth credit union-bank deal of 2024 lands in the Pacific Northwest2024-12-17T09:08:34-08:00

Interest rates, competition hampering auto lending for U.S. credit unions

2024-12-17T09:08:30-08:00

Loan balances for new cars are flirting with levels not seen since the COVID-19 pandemic. New-auto loan balances for U.S. credit unions fell 3.2% through May, significantly below the 1.3% increase reported during the [...]

Interest rates, competition hampering auto lending for U.S. credit unions2024-12-17T09:08:30-08:00

Sessa to leave Coast Central after 43-year career

2024-12-17T09:27:32-08:00

The CEO will be replaced by CFO Fred Moore. Jim Sessa will step down as president and CEO of Coast Central Credit Union in Eureka, California, on Sept. 18. Sessa has been with the [...]

Sessa to leave Coast Central after 43-year career2024-12-17T09:27:32-08:00

California credit union eliminates NSF fees

2024-12-17T09:08:20-08:00

Wescom Central CU has taken in more than $6 million in fee income so far in 2024 but will remove NSF fees going forward. Wescom Central Credit Union in Pasadena, California, has eliminated non-sufficient [...]

California credit union eliminates NSF fees2024-12-17T09:08:20-08:00

Verity Credit Union to launch small dollar loan program with grant money

2024-12-17T09:29:53-08:00

The $859 million-asset lender in Seattle was awarded $383,223 from the U.S. Treasury. Verity Credit Union in Seattle will use a $383,000 grant from the U.S. Treasury to fund a small dollar consumer loan program. [...]

Verity Credit Union to launch small dollar loan program with grant money2024-12-17T09:29:53-08:00

Merger creates third largest credit union in Virginia

2024-12-17T09:08:10-08:00

Member One Federal Credit Union and Virginia Federal Credit Union have closed their deal and formed an institution with nearly $7 billion of assets. The membership of Member One Federal Credit Union has approved [...]

Merger creates third largest credit union in Virginia2024-12-17T09:08:10-08:00

Long-time Maine credit union CEO announces retirement plans

2024-12-17T09:08:01-08:00

Acadia Federal Credit Union said that David Desjardins will step down in July. He will be replaced by EVP Joey Cannan. David Desjardins, who has been the president and CEO of Acadia Federal Credit [...]

Long-time Maine credit union CEO announces retirement plans2024-12-17T09:08:01-08:00

City of Boston Credit Union hires industry veteran as new chief executive

2024-12-17T09:07:54-08:00

Lisa Perrin, who spent five years at the helm of Worcester Credit Union, is the organization’s new CEO. The City of Boston Credit Union has hired Lisa Perrin to be its new president and CEO. [...]

City of Boston Credit Union hires industry veteran as new chief executive2024-12-17T09:07:54-08:00

TDECU’s CEO retires from distinguished military career

2024-12-17T09:07:48-08:00

Isaac Johnson concluded his 38-year Army career during an official Change of Command, Responsibility and Retirement ceremony held on July 13. TDECU President and CEO Isaac Johnson has retired from his position as a [...]

TDECU’s CEO retires from distinguished military career2024-12-17T09:07:48-08:00

NCUA approves “daunting” succession planning rule by 2-1 vote

2024-12-17T09:07:47-08:00

Board Vice Chairman Kyle Hauptman voted against the proposal, claiming it could actually hamper succession planning efforts for small credit unions. The National Credit Union Administration approved a proposed rule that would require federally-insured [...]

NCUA approves “daunting” succession planning rule by 2-1 vote2024-12-17T09:07:47-08:00

Report: Margins suffering for credit unions that bought banks

2024-12-17T09:07:38-08:00

But an S&P Global Market Intelligence study also found that membership and deposit growth rates have been stronger for credit unions that have acquired a bank. Credit unions that have not struck bank deals [...]

Report: Margins suffering for credit unions that bought banks2024-12-17T09:07:38-08:00

Profits rise for JPMorgan as credit unions eye bank Q2 earnings season

2024-12-17T09:07:31-08:00

Unlike banks, credit unions do not have to report quarterly earnings, but they often keep close tabs on the results divulged by their bank competitors. JPMorgan Chase, the largest bank in the U.S., reported [...]

Profits rise for JPMorgan as credit unions eye bank Q2 earnings season2024-12-17T09:07:31-08:00

New rule could force federal credit unions to divulge CEO salaries

2024-12-17T09:07:23-08:00

The White House Office of Management and Budget said a rule requiring federal credit unions to report executive compensation could soon be on the NCUA board’s agenda. The National Credit Union Administration is considering issuing [...]

New rule could force federal credit unions to divulge CEO salaries2024-12-17T09:07:23-08:00

TruStage says credit union loan balance growth will be tepid this year and next

2024-12-17T09:07:14-08:00

Loan balances in the first quarter for U.S. credit unions saw the weakest growth in the past 13 years. Credit union loan balances fell 0.14% in the first quarter of 2024, the lowest growth [...]

TruStage says credit union loan balance growth will be tepid this year and next2024-12-17T09:07:14-08:00

Connecticut credit unions finalize 2025 merger plans

2024-12-17T09:07:07-08:00

CEO warns that current conditions are forcing small CUs to look for partners. Nutmeg State Financial Credit Union in Rocky Hill and First Bristol Federal Credit Union in Hartford said this week that First [...]

Connecticut credit unions finalize 2025 merger plans2024-12-17T09:07:07-08:00

Atlanta credit union conserved by NCUA

2026-04-21T16:01:16-07:00

1st Choice Credit Union becomes the first institution conserved by the regulator in 2024. The National Credit Union Administration said the action was taken in consultation with the Georgia Department of Banking and Finance. [...]

Atlanta credit union conserved by NCUA2026-04-21T16:01:16-07:00

Tyfone’s CEO Narendra named an Innovator of the Year finalist

2024-12-19T09:04:25-08:00

Tyfone CEO and Co-Founder Siva Narendra was named a finalist in the American Banker 2024 Innovator of the Year Awards. The trade publication named Narendra one of the 20 people doing the most this [...]

Tyfone’s CEO Narendra named an Innovator of the Year finalist2024-12-19T09:04:25-08:00

Merger of two Fairfax,Virginia credit unions will create $5 billion-asset institution

2026-04-21T16:00:29-07:00

The $4.4 billion-asset Apple FCU announced plans to merge with $532 million-asset NextMark Credit Union. The combined credit union will have more than 260,000 members and 25 branches throughout Northern Virginia, the institutions said [...]

Merger of two Fairfax,Virginia credit unions will create $5 billion-asset institution2026-04-21T16:00:29-07:00

Minnesota group earns first-ever provisional charter from NCUA

2024-12-17T09:06:45-08:00

The regulator granted a federal charter and share insurance fund coverage to Tribe Federal Credit Union in Minneapolis. Tribe is the first federal credit union to receive a charter under the NCUA’s provisional charter [...]

Minnesota group earns first-ever provisional charter from NCUA2024-12-17T09:06:45-08:00

Another CU-bank Deal Lands in Washington

2024-12-17T09:06:37-08:00

Richland, Washington-based Gesa Credit Union plans to acquire Centralia, Washington-based Security State Bank. The $5.5 billion-asset Gesa CU becomes the fourth credit union to announce the acquisition of a Washington bank in 2024. Earlier [...]

Another CU-bank Deal Lands in Washington2024-12-17T09:06:37-08:00
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