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Why Is a Credit Union Better Than a Bank?

Credit Corp

You can open an account with a traditional bank, set up an online bank account , or choose a neighborhood credit union. As you’re reviewing your options, you may see some claims that credit unions are better than banks. Why is a credit union better than a bank for some people?

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Credit Union Vs. Bank Mortgage: Which Should You Choose?

Credit Corp

Commercial banks may be the obvious choice, but they aren’t the only option for your mortgage. Mortgage brokers , online mortgage lenders , and credit unions also originate mortgage loans. Credit unions and other non-banks are gaining in popularity for mortgage originations. Find a Mortgage.

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Congressional Republicans Receive Banking and Credit Union Trade Association Support for Legislation to Overturn the CFPB’s Section 1071 Final Rule

Troutman Sanders

While that outcome appears unlikely under the current Democratic administration, letters submitted to Congress by banking and credit union trade groups supporting the joint resolution do appear to confirm the nearly unanimous industry opposition to the Final Rule. But the clock is ticking.

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Hiring for Florida Banks and Credit Unions: A Summary of Background Checks and Other Information Required to Comply With Various Regulatory Schemes

Jimerson Firm

Banks and credit unions should not only routinely require, but also closely scrutinize, criminal background checks during the hiring process in order to maintain compliance with applicable regulatory schemes. The SBA regulations will apply to both banks and credit unions that process SBA loans.

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Credit Union Trades Applaud CFPB Decision To Supervise Fintechs

Collection Industry News

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)’s decision to establish supervisory powers over nonbank financial institutions will level the playing field and subject those companies to much-needed scrutiny, credit union trade groups informed the agency Tuesday. Response From Credit Union Trade Groups.

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Credit Union Trade Associations Move to Intervene in Case Challenging CFPB’s Enforcement of its Section 1071 Rule

Troutman Sanders

This filing comes just three days after CUNA and the National Association of Federally-Insured Credit Unions (NAFCU) sent a joint letter to the CFPB urging it to stay enforcement and implementation of the Final Rule for all covered financial institutions until after the U.S. CFPB (discussed here ).

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Lenders Take Note: Federal Banking Agencies Issue Long-Awaited Community Reinvestment Act Final Rule

Troutman Sanders

On October 24, the Federal Reserve Board (Fed), the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) (collectively, the agencies) finally issued their long-awaited final rule modernizing how they assess lenders’ compliance under the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA).

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