The latest index of loan activity and rate comparisons from Georgia Credit Union Affiliates shows Georgia's credit unions have continued through the first half of 2009 to offer consumers savings through lower rates on auto loans and credit cards, and fewer and lower transactional fees.
119224
Credit unions continue to offer consumers savings
37301
US bank lending still shrinking:
137589
Markets have discounted rate cuts
25986
US federal Reserve keeps rates low
98580
Credit growth has slowed down:
22894
Credit card debt being effectively reduced for many
133015
Mortgage rates moved slightly higher this week
156391
Local bank lending picks up pace again in November
146328
The credit crunch continues
131442
Mortgage rates fall slightly
40607
Students may notice changes in loan amounts
167523
Bank of America and Wells Fargo refinance mortgage rates close to 2011 lows --
160460
Banks' lending rates to remain stable
7988
Bank of America refinance mortgage rates --
96517
GAO report on credit unions expected to be released Wednesday
25994
Deposit rates not to exceed 18%.
21103
Wells Fargo is reducing the interest rate on student loans.