NorthCountry FCU finds that reaching members of modest means requires moving beyond traditional lending methods. READ MORE

I tend to get suspicious when the name of a trade association doesn't accurately describe who it represents. READ MORE

CUs aren’t waiting for the new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to change how payday lenders operate. Instead, they’re offering financially distressed consumers affordable borrowing options. READ MORE

CUNA cites need to address a number of issues, including ATM disclosures and HMDA triggers. READ MORE

Many consumers are over-extended with payday loans. READ MORE