credit union
noun
: a cooperative association that makes small loans to its members at low interest rates and offers other banking services (such as savings and checking accounts)
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Here’s a closer look at the emerging trends, challenges and strategies that banks and credit unions are embracing.
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Paul Davis, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
New Year's is one of several federal holidays, so banks and credit unions are not open.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 30 Dec. 2024
Bridge loans are more often offered by regional banks and credit unions than big national lenders.
—Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 3 Dec. 2024
There are no fees to send or receive money, but Zelle recommends confirming with the bank or the credit union.
—Deena Zaidi, Quartz, 29 Oct. 2024
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Paul Davis, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
New Year's is one of several federal holidays, so banks and credit unions are not open.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 30 Dec. 2024
Bridge loans are more often offered by regional banks and credit unions than big national lenders.
—Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 3 Dec. 2024
There are no fees to send or receive money, but Zelle recommends confirming with the bank or the credit union.
—Deena Zaidi, Quartz, 29 Oct. 2024
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“Credit union.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/credit%20union. Accessed 9 Jan. 2025.
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