Yearly Archives: 2024
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Solarity Credit Union Fills Critical Need at Selah Naches Food Bank
Solarity Credit Union teamed up with the Selah Naches Food Bank to collect desperately needed non-perishable food items and toiletries.
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Colorado’s 4 Congressional District Fight for Former Congressman Buck’s Vacant Seat
On March 22, Congressman Buck from Colorado’s 4th Congressional District (CO-4) resigned abruptly, triggering a special election to fill his vacant seat for the remainder of his term.
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Governor Signs Arizona Credit Union Modernization Bill
The updates will go into effect 90 days after the legislature adjourns for the year.
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Gesa Credit Union Opens First Branch in Post Falls, Idaho
Gesa Credit Union extends its commitment to the local heroes, students, educators, businesses, and communities of Post Falls.
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Mid Oregon Receives Third Crystal Performance Award
Mid Oregon Credit Union received a 2023 Crystal Performance Award from Raddon.
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Cascade Community Credit Union Ranked #2 Credit Union in the Nation
Cascade Community Credit Union has received top rankings through the nationally recognized S&P Global Market Intelligence list, ranking as the #1 Credit Union in Oregon and #2 of 4,900 Credit Unions in the United States in 2023.
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iQ Credit Union Unveils Key Promotions to Enhance Member Experience
iQ Credit Union has announced a series of leadership promotions that expand the member experience throughout all communication and service delivery channels.
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Denetta Monk Elected to Unitus Community Credit Union’s Board of Directors
Unitus Community Credit Union announced that Denetta Monk has been elected to its Board of Directors.
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2023 HMDA Data Released
We highly encourage GoWest credit unions to analyze this data to gauge your standing within the industry and track your progress over time as shifting currents within the regulatory realm continue to shape the mortgage landscape.
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Compliance Newsletter – April 3, 2024
Stay informed on the latest news and resources around compliance-related issues.
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Colorado Credit Unions Speak: Giving Banks the Option to Sell to Credit Unions Makes Good Economic Sense
In an initial hearing, the House Business Affairs and Labor Committee agreed this makes sense for Coloradans, and the committee voted 7-4 Wednesday in favor of moving it forward.
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E-titling approved for interim study
At the request of a 13-member coalition of organizations, including GoWest Credit Union Association, along with the Wyoming Department of Transportation the Joint Transportation Committee included electronic titling as priority number three on their list of priorities.
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Wyoming special session a no go
Headlines across the state have announced there will be no special session convened to attempt to override the Governor’s vetoes.
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Young Professional Summit: Fostering Lasting Relationships
YP Summit is right around the corner, June 5-6, and is an amazing opportunity for credit union professionals to grow and learn together in person in downtown Boise.
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Landings Credit Union Earns Juntos Avanzamos Designation
Landings Credit Union has achieved national recognition of its’ commitment to financial inclusion by earning the prestigious Juntos Avanzamos designation.
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Governor Inslee signs final bills closing the book on 2024 session
Washington Governor Jay Inslee wrapped up the process of signing bills passed during the 2024 session into law at the end of last week.
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Research: Expectations & Concerns Drive Borrower Behaviors
Money matters are top of mind for a lot of people today. Clickable economic headlines, charismatic financial influencers and the rising costs of nearly everything are definitely contributing to consumers’ increased financial anxiety.
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Congress Pushes Back on Regulators and Legal Settlement Impact on Interchange
GoWest’s Ryan Fitzgerald details a series of wins that will help credit unions build momentum against misguided legislation and regulatory overreach.
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iQ Credit Union Announces Retirement of CLO Gayle Rust Gustafson
iQ Credit Union has announced that Gayle Rust Gustafson, Chief Lending Officer, has retired after a 42-year career in the financial services industry.
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GoWest Files Comment Letter on CFPB Rule to Minimize Overdraft Fees
The letter reflects the input of GoWest member credit unions gathered during state GAC meetings and through other forms of outreach.