Positive news about Indiana CUs


In this issue
June 28, 2016
In the Media
June 14-28, 2016

This collection of positive news about credit unions and their activities is assembled from a variety of sources on the Internet and from credit union submissions. Note: links used here are external and the League does not control their expiration dates.
 
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Indiana Credit Unions in the Media
Source: Credit union submissions and Internet news reports. Some stories may require passwords for access.
CU Insight - 6/27/2016
Indiana Members Credit Union to open new Carmel location
The office is expected to open in the fall of 2016. It is pictured with the story.
Indiana University Kokomo - 6/24/2016
Gala celebrates student scholarships, donors
Solidarity Community FCU received the Chancellor's Medallion award at a recent gala dinner. The credit union's Diana TenBrook comments. 
Credit Union Journal - by Eric Guldenstern 6/24/2016
First privately insured CUs join FHLB
Beacon CU is the first privately insured credit union to join the FHLB ranks. (Password/subscription required.)
CU Insight - 6/24/2016
FORUM Credit Union hosts 2016 Foundation Summer Reception
Fifteen teachers from central Indiana received grants and seven high school seniors received scholarships at the event. In addition, seven students from the first year of scholarships were recognized and awarded an additional $5,000.
Tribune Star - 6/23/2016
Goals, pride and achievements
Indiana State University FCU announced scholarship winners for the 2016-17 school year.
WFIE - 6/22/2016
Ask the Expert
Heritage FCU CEO Ruth Jenkins appears on "Midday with Mike" and answers questions about mobile payments technology.
CU Insight - 6/22/2016
Notre Dame Federal Credit Union raises over $4,000 for area foster children
The funds support Together We Rise to purchase clothing for foster children.
CU Insight - 6/21/2016
Rick Silvers named President and CEO of Centra Credit Union
Rick Silvers is the credit union's new President/CEO. Both he and Board Chair Loretta Burd comment in this story.
Valpo Life - 6/21/2016
First Trust Credit Union awards $5,000 in scholarships in 2016
The scholarship recipients and credit union employees are pictured at the presentations.
WTTV CBS 4 - 6/20/2016
Indy Backpack Attack
Indiana Members CU was part of the program's kick off. The credit union's Nikki Thompson comments on-air.
Perry County News - by Stuard Cassidy6/20/2016
One-to-one with youth technology
Through financing at Hoosier Hills CU, Tell City schools are purchasing new laptops for students.
Credit Union Times - by Jack Craver, Erin Moriarity-Siler 6/14/2016
Top 10 States for Millennials
Number 7 is our favorite -- Indiana! (Password/subscription required.)
National and Wide-reaching Coverage
Source: Credit Union National Association and other national sources. Some stories may require passwords for access.
National Mortgage News - by Brian Collins 6/22/2016
Financial, consumer groups push to lower GSE fees
CUNA, along with twenty-five financial and consumer groups, is urging Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Mel Watt to remove or reduce the loan fees associated with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac guaranteed mortgage loans. The groups sent Director Watt a letter noting that Fannie and Freddie have raised their fees from 22 basis points in 2007 to 58 basis points in 2014. The combination of the fees and LLPAs has priced many qualified borrowers out of the conforming loan market.
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