News Topic: Credit unions

The credit union regulator’s proposal to raise the threshold for home-sale appraisals to $1 million could introduce more risk into the financial system, particularly if bank regulators follow suit. ... Read full article

Consolidation activity was ho-hum for most of April before a burst of transactions — and notable ones at that — were announced in the month's final week. ... Read full article

On Dec. 31, 2018. Dollars in thousands. ... Read full article

On Dec. 31, 2018. Dollars in thousands. ... Read full article

On Dec. 31, 2018. Dollars in thousands. ... Read full article

Aging tech systems have become a "pain point" in financial services, and VC firms have backed newcomers trying to push aside traditional vendors and win over banks and credit unions. ... Read full article

The National Credit Union Administration and the Small Business Administration have established a program to boost SBA lending by credit unions, which was very light last year. It is sure to irk bankers, who have raised competitive concerns. ... Read full article

MidFlorida Credit Union has agreed to buy the $730 million-asset Community Bank & Trust of Florida in Ocala. ... Read full article

On Dec. 31, 2018. Dollars in thousands. ... Read full article

On Dec. 31, 2018. Dollars in thousands. ... Read full article

Last-minute arguments from the American Bankers Association have put the National Credit Union Administration on the back foot in advance of an appeal hearing more than a year in the works. ... Read full article

The chairwoman of the House Small Business Committee promised to block action on the agency's budget unless it can justify its fee-hike request. ... Read full article

Alliance Bank Central Texas may have found a way around National Credit Union Administration regulations that make it difficult for banks to buy credit unions. ... Read full article

The first quarter has been sluggish for overall merger activity. Still, hear are the notable deals announced in March. ... Read full article

Financial startups are becoming important partners for community banks and credit unions, despite lobbying efforts to limit their growth. ... Read full article

More than 20 banks have been sold to credit unions. A prominent banking lawyer made the case at this year's ICBA convention that banks can become more aggressive acquirers. ... Read full article

CULedger and the computing giant will work to develop blockchain technologies, create new products and improve existing ones. ... Read full article

The small Wisconsin city features a vibrant economy, low employment and a growing population, but banks that want to buy their way into the market have their work cut out. ... Read full article