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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Customer satisfaction for banks and credit unions remained unchanged from last year, with scores of 80 and 79, respectively.
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Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 25 Feb. 2025
Additionally, banks and credit unions may offer rate discounts to existing customers with multiple accounts or a history of responsible borrowing.
—True Tamplin, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
Federal credit unions cannot charge more than 18% interest on a credit card.
—Daniel De Visé, USA TODAY, 10 Feb. 2025
Two groups, on behalf of credit reporting and credit union industries, have filed a lawsuit against a new federal rule barring medical debt from appearing on consumer credit reports.
—Annabella Rosciglione, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 8 Jan. 2025
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Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 25 Feb. 2025
Additionally, banks and credit unions may offer rate discounts to existing customers with multiple accounts or a history of responsible borrowing.
—True Tamplin, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
Federal credit unions cannot charge more than 18% interest on a credit card.
—Daniel De Visé, USA TODAY, 10 Feb. 2025
Two groups, on behalf of credit reporting and credit union industries, have filed a lawsuit against a new federal rule barring medical debt from appearing on consumer credit reports.
—Annabella Rosciglione, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Credit union.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/credit%20union. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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