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Your Foundation Helps CU Staff and Volunteers When Disaster Strikes
Your Cornerstone Foundation is ready to help credit union staff and volunteers when disasters strike, including severe storms and tornadoes.
RBFCU Raises Starting Pay to $18 Per Hour
Randolph-Brooks Federal Credit Union announced Monday it has raised its starting pay to $18 per hour, joining the ranks of credit unions, banks, and other businesses that have decided to increase their starting pay above minimums required by law.
How Are Credit Unions Responding to the COVID-19 Delta Variant?
Recently, CreditUnions.com interviewed credit union executives about how they are responding to the COVID-19 Delta variant, which is more virulent than earlier strains. As the virus has surged again, credit unions are refining what they’ve learned to respond to changes the new variant has caused.
Shell FCU Named Deer Park Chamber’s 2020 Large Business of the Year
The Deer Park Chamber of Commerce recognized Shell Federal Credit Union as the 2020 Large Business of the Year at the Chamber’s Annual Bucks and Beauties Banquet on July 29, 2021. Each year, businesses are nominated for the award based on community leadership, acts of service, and contribution to the Deer Park community.
Texas Trust CU Donates $20,000 to American Cancer Society
Employees of Texas Trust Credit Union in Arlington, Texas, held a Relay for Life walk at the company headquarters and raised more than $20,000 for the American Cancer Society.
Education First FCU Sponsors New Cardinal NEST at Guess Elementary
Education First Federal Credit Union in Beaumont, Texas, has gifted Lamar University with $15,000 for the construction of a Cardinal NEST at Beaumont Independent School District’s Guess Elementary School.
In This Week’s Leaguer
Check out the great articles in this week’s Leaguer where we highlight the latest on crypto, auto financing, member business lending caps, CDLRF grants, and people stepping up and getting noticed. It’s all here for you.
Cryptocurrency’s ‘Access’ Issue and How CUs Can Help
Cryptocurrency has captivated our attention here at Cornerstone, and that of many of our members as well.
Many Auto Dealers in Texas Refuse to Accept Outside Financing
Car loans are one of the primary business lines for credit unions in Texas.
House Bill Would Lift Loan Term Limits
Credit Union National Association on Tuesday urged passage of a bipartisan bill filed in the House which once again attempts to raise loan term limits and exclude more loans from the member business lending cap.
NCUA Awards Grants to Assist Low-Income Credit Unions
The National Credit Union Administration awarded $1.5 million in Community Development Revolving Loan Fund grants to help 105 low-income credit unions expand outreach to underserved communities and improve digital services and security.
Fort Worth City CU Merges with All Saints Catholic FCU
All Saints Catholic Federal Credit Union has merged into Fort Worth City Credit Union, effective Sept. 1, 2021.
WEOKIE FCU Drastically Reduces Overdraft Service Charges
WEOKIE Federal Credit Union is the first financial institution in Oklahoma to announce a decrease of their members’ overdraft and non-sufficient funds service charges by almost 50%.
Resource One CU Gives Back to Community in Celebration of 85th Anniversary
To celebrate Resource One Credit Union’s 85th anniversary, the Dallas-based credit union called for help giving back to their communities.
Houston Chapter Volleyball Tournament Raises Funds for Children’s Charities
The Houston Chapter of Credit Unions continues to raise funds for children’s charities.
City FCU Opens Soncy Branch in Amarillo
Amarillo-based City Federal Credit Union is celebrating the opening of its Soncy branch (8100 South Soncy), which will act as the gateway to Western Amarillo in the subdivision of Heritage Hills.
Tinker FCU Announces New CEO Dave Willis
Tinker Federal Credit Union has announced that Dave Willis is its new president and CEO, effective Sept. 1, 2021. Willis assumes the help after Mike Kloiber retired in August.
Tinker FCU Names Krista Basinger SVP of Lending
Tinker Federal Credit Union has named Krista Basinger senior vice president of lending.
Education CU Announces Promotions and New Hire
Education Credit Union in Amarillo has promoted four team members and hired a new SVP of lending.
Kevin Lockingen Promoted to SVP – Finance with Greater Texas CU
Kevin Lockingen was recently promoted to Senior Vice President – Finance with Austin-based Greater Texas Credit Union.
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