Oct 14, 2021
By Micheal Herman, AdvantEdge Digital President While the economic impact of COVID-19 on individuals and families has been about as divergent as possible, most people experienced a financial awakening of one form or another. Whether it was the financial devastation of...
Oct 14, 2021
By year end, over half of Government-Sponsored Enterprise “GSE” (conventional) forbearance plans and approximately 70% of Ginnie Mae forbearance plans are estimated to expire. Conventional buyouts have been minimal thus far, but an updated Flex Modification option...
Sep 16, 2021
International Credit Union Day (ICU Day) exists to raise awareness and celebrate what makes credit unions unique. This year’s theme looks towards our shared future and building a brighter future for tomorrow. It is time to get ready. Add these 4 things to your to-do...
Sep 15, 2021
The NCUL Compliance Conference will be held virtually again this year on September 22-23! The informational flyer is HERE. Please note the following: **Each session has its own registration link; therefore, you will need to register for each one separately. Each...
Sep 15, 2021
Federally insured, low-income credit unions seeking a CDFI certification can apply for the NCUA’s streamlined qualification process between Sept. 12 and Oct. 15. To qualify, low-income-designated credit unions must register in the NCUA’s CyberGrants system and...
Sep 15, 2021
The CFPB recently reported that credit access declined during the pandemic for credit cards but increased for mortgages and auto loans. The details were provided in a post as part of a series of reports documenting trends in consumer credit outcomes during the...
Sep 15, 2021
STRONG PAST, BRIGHT FUTURECLH Architects was a firm that had been round since 1968 and has evolved over the decades. This year, Rich Onken took ownership and is proudly carrying on the SDVOSB (Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business) status. The firm took this...
Sep 15, 2021
A new CUNA Mutual Group risk alert focuses on recent EEOC guidance stating that employers are allowed to mandate COVID-19 vaccinations for in-person employees. The risk alert states that, with the spread of COVID-19 variants, employers have been placed in a unique...
Sep 15, 2021
Small credit unions are essential to the future of the credit union movement. Not only do millions of consumers rely on small credit unions for their services, but these credit unions are also an important part of maintaining a not-for-profit tax status. That said,...
