If learning is one of your resolutions for the New Year, one of the Maine CU League's training partners, CU Webinar Network, is offering a…
In a year made up of weeks, Weekly Update had impressive readership
According to statistics compiled by your League, engagement and readership in your League's signature weekly publication, Weekly Update, remains strong and well-above the national average…
"Credit unions can help get your finances in shape," League states in TV segment
The Maine CU League's focus on how credit unions can help consumers get their finances in order in the new year resulted in the third…
League's work ensures that magazine again includes Maine credit unions in issue on finances
When Portland Monthly Magazine first did its annual article on financial institutions a number of years ago, the focus was only on Maine banks. After…
CFPB announces it will reconsider HMDA rule
The advocacy of both the Credit Union National Association and state leagues, including the Maine CU League, has led to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau…
Dealing with ACH Tax Refunds: Exceptions, Posting & Liabilities
The IRS issues over 101 million tax refunds yearly – over 80% via Direct Deposit. The average refund is over $3,000. With such high volume,…
Top Issues for 2017 HMDA Reporting
Join us for a webinar on Thursday, January 4, from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., as we cover the basic requirements for accurate 2017 HMDA…
For Maine CUs, Savings is in 'the cards' thanks to new partnership
After a thorough analysis and evaluation of its delivery of card plastic product and service, your League's service subsidiary, Synergent, is pleased to announce that…
With Congressman Poliquin's support, House Financial Services Committee passes three CUNA, League-backed Reg. Relief Bills
Since Congressman Poliquin became Maine's first member of Congress to serve on the House Financial Services Committee (HFSC) in nearly five decades, when he was…
Financial expertise of Maine CUs featured in segment that airs on statewide television
This past Sunday on WCSH 6 and WLBZ 2's popular Morning Report, a segment aired that featured the financial expertise and savings advice of Maine's…
Radio interviews boosting awareness, last minute push as 2017 Maine CUs' Campaign for Ending Hunger enters final weeks
With the final day for contributions to count towards the 2017 Maine CUs' Campaign for Ending Hunger total just three weeks away, the Maine CU…
Maine CUs can help state's two CMN hospitals share in $100,000 giveaway
The Credit Union for Kids 'Vote for Miracles' campaign to benefit Children's Miracle Network hospital is an opportunity for Maine CUs and members to help…
CUAnalyzer is a great tool for Maine CUs
For member credit unions, another benefit of affiliation with the Maine CU League is access to CUAnalyzer, and its benefits are significant. CUAnalyzer is an…
Small CU CUNA GAC scholarship contest could get a small Maine CU a trip to D.C.
For credit unions in Maine with less than $100 million in assets, the Credit Union National Association (CUNA), in cooperation with state leagues including your…
Final NCUA Board Meeting of 2017 produces CUNA, League-supported emergency mergers rule, other actions
On Thursday, December 14, in its final meeting of 2017, the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) Board finalized two rules, and announced its meeting schedule…
ALLL useful information to be provided in webinar
The allowance for loan and lease losses (ALLL) is typically the single largest estimate in a credit union's financial statements and receives significant attention from…
Attend webinar on how to prepare a plan for CDD Changes
On Wednesday, December 20, a webinar designed for BSA officers, BSA staff, deposit operations personnel, loan operations staff, compliance officers, auditors and others, will be…
Time flies: Synergent webinar to present a Year In Review – A look at Synergent service offerings
2017 has been a busy year for Synergent with a variety of new service and product offerings that help credit unions with day-to-day operations. Get…
League works with Federal Reserve Bank of Boston to secure acceptance of E-sign for consumer loans
An issue that was brought to the attention of the Maine CU League last spring by New Dimensions FCU, and impacted other CUs, has reached…
Senior Leadership changes for Maine CU League and Synergent aimed at moving organization from "great to even better."
On Thursday, December 7, Todd Mason, President/CEO of the Maine Credit Union League and Synergent, announced changes to the Senior Leadership Team. In announcing the…
League talks youth financial education and holiday shopping in TV segments
The connection between holiday shopping and youth financial education was tied up in a bow, so to speak, for TV viewers as the Maine CU…
CUNA, League-backed Regulatory Relief Bill passed by Senate Banking Committee
The Senate Banking Committee voted 16-7 to pass the CUNA-backed, bipartisan Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief and Consumer Protection Act (S. 2155). CUNA and your League…
Maine CUs have plenty of heroes so time to nominate one for national honor
As Bette Midler asks in the award-winning song, Wind Beneath My Wings, "Did you ever know that you're my hero?" In Maine, the CU System…
Webinar to cover critical HMDA issues for HELOC applications & upcoming coverage changes for commercial lenders
HMDA reporters must follow the new rules for covered loan applications when final action is taken on or after January 1, 2018. While the focus…
New to Client Workstation Internet (CWSi)? Need a refresher? This hands-on training is for you!
If you’re new to Client Workstation Internet (CWSi) or would like a refresher on everything that CWSi can do, this hands-on training session presented by…