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December

11
2023
Trends

Card Debt Hits Another Record High As Consumers Keep Putting Purchases on Plastic

U.S. consumers added another $2.9 billion to their revolving debts—mainly credit cards—in October, bringing the total to a fresh record high of nearly $1.3 trillion, the Federal Reserve said Thursday. It was the smallest rise in credit card debt since June’s decline.

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December

11
2023
Industry News

21 AGs implore OCC, CFPB to force banks into cooperation

A coalition of 21 attorneys general penned letters this week urging federal regulators to force nationally chartered banks to cooperate with AGs’ investigations into violations of state laws.

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December

8
2023
Industry News

Lending, Assets, Insured Shares, and Delinquencies Rise in Third Quarter | NCUA

ALEXANDRIA, Va. (Dec. 7, 2023) – According to the latest financial performance data released today by the National Credit Union Administration, total loans outstanding in federally insured credit unions increased $132 billion, or 9.1 percent, over the year ending in the third quarter of 2023, to $1.59 trillion.

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December

8
2023
Industry News

CFPB report highlights UDAAP violations in medical debt collection

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) released its annual report to Congress on the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), focusing on challenges faced by American families dealing with medical debt collectors.

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December

8
2023
Industry News

Coast Central Announces Five Member Services Promotions

Five employees have recently been promoted at Coast Central Credit Union, including two newly created positions. “We are excited to recognize these outstanding female leaders and their contributions to Coast Central over a collective 50 years with well-earned promotions,” stated James T. Sessa, President & CEO. “

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