As the coronavirus pandemic has caused disruptions throughout the U.S., scammers have taken advantage of citizens’ concerns by stealing stimulus checks, fraudulently acquiring PPP loans and selling fake products to consumers. The FTC recently...
According to Fannie Mae’s Q2 2020 Mortgage Lender Sentiment Survey, mortgage lenders’ profit margin outlook for the next three months fell slightly but remained positive due to strong reported refinance demand. This quarter, 52% of...
RecordLyf is a white-labeled community outreach planning tool that focuses on personal disaster preparation and recovery ahead of a natural disaster. With the hurricane season underway, RecordLyf is planning two free webinars for credit unions on...
Nominations are open for the 2020 CUNA Awards! The LSCU encourages all credit unions to recognize outstanding individuals who contribute to their organization and community. CUNA’s National Award programs are designed to encourage and recognize...
If you soon will be traveling to the Birmingham area for the LSCU board meetings this week, please note the following: The Birmingham City Council has extended the ordinance requiring face masks to be worn in city limits while in public. The...
Change is accelerating faster than ever. Plans are out of whack. Budgets are tight(er). As we look into the future, finding a new normal feels like both a tremendous responsibility and a giant guessing game. That’s where being part of the credit...
The Southeastern Credit Union Foundation (SECUF) seeks ways to assist credit unions, and providing resources for financial education is a priority. On June 25, the SECUF will present Cash Hash with “Avoiding Disasters: It may be hurricane season but...
The popular LSCU series Webinar Wednesday continues on Wednesday, June 17, with What Auditors Look for When Auditing Your Credit Union. Marcus King, MBA, BSACS, vice president of CU Audit & Compliance Group, will explain what credit unions can...
On June 25, PIVOT Group and the NCUA will work together on a webinar, “2020 Reg 748 and InfoSec/Cybersecurity Compliance and Exam Expectations.” The webinar will be held at 11 a.m. ET. This one-hour webinar will cover the...
The Federal Reserve Board expanded its Main Street Lending Program on June 8 to allow more small and medium-sized businesses to be able to receive support during the pandemic. The action lowered the minimum loan amount, raised the maximum loan...