How Credit Unions are draining Louisiana communities

Last month, OnPath Federal Credit Union agreed to buy Heritage Bank of St. Tammany in Covington a century-old institution with deep local roots. The deal was hailed by OnPath CEO Jared Freeman, who praised Heritage’s “unwavering commitment to the local community.” But what Freeman failed to mention is that the acquisition will rob that community of a critical source of revenue.

Because OnPath is a …