Credit Union Mortgages Thrive In The First Quarter
June 2, 2020
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Mortgage market share for U.S. credit unions increased 1.0 percentage point year-over-year to reach 9.0% as of March 31.
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Lending Pros Share Pandemic-Fueled Lending Lessons
June 1, 2020
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A new story each day this week as five credit unions share how they handled sudden change and soaring needs by adapting people, processes, and products.
College Prepped: Making Sure Your Private Student Lending Program Is Built For Success During The Pandemic, And Beyond
June 1, 2020
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By addressing today’s unique challenges, while remaining focused on the long view, credit unions engaged in private student lending have a powerful opportunity to connect with the next generation of members.
Lenders On Loan Make Mortgages At Affinity Plus
June 1, 2020
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The Minnesota credit union shifted 45 consumer lenders and others with loan experience to help the cooperative meet a flurry of mortgage activity.
How Financial Center First Ramped Up Their Payments Platform
June 1, 2020
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Lower wait times and more self-service options result in higher member satisfaction.
Credit Unions Overcome PPP ‘Nightmare’
May 27, 2020
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Portal crashes. Controversies. Confusion. Despite a shaky start, the Paycheck Protection Program is providing badly needed capital to more than 4.3 million small businesses nationwide.
CommonWealth One Makes The Most Of Staying At Home
May 26, 2020
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Employees and employer benefit from homegrown e-learning initiative.
A Credit Union Career Isn’t For Me. Change My Mind. (Part 1)
May 26, 2020
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Industry leaders talk about how they cultivated a career in credit unions and how credit unions across the United States can recruit enthusiastic employees to fill tomorrow’s leadership bench.
How To Stand Out In A Field Of Potential Employers
May 26, 2020
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Doug Fecher, CEO of Wright-Patt Credit Union, dishes on why he joined the credit union industry and how other cooperatives can entice young, up-and-coming leaders to do the same.
Video Banking Comes Of Age In The Time Of COVID-19
May 25, 2020
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Service options that offer a personal touch at a safe distance are gaining in popularity among members and those who serve them.
Credit Union Mortgages Thrive In The First Quarter
Mortgage market share for U.S. credit unions increased 1.0 percentage point year-over-year to reach 9.0% as of March 31.
Lending Pros Share Pandemic-Fueled Lending Lessons
A new story each day this week as five credit unions share how they handled sudden change and soaring needs by adapting people, processes, and ...
College Prepped: Making Sure Your Private Student Lending Program Is Built For Success During The Pandemic, And Beyond
By addressing today’s unique challenges, while remaining focused on the long view, credit unions engaged in private student lending have a powerful opportunity to connect ...
Lenders On Loan Make Mortgages At Affinity Plus
The Minnesota credit union shifted 45 consumer lenders and others with loan experience to help the cooperative meet a flurry of mortgage activity.
How Financial Center First Ramped Up Their Payments Platform
Lower wait times and more self-service options result in higher member satisfaction.
Credit Unions Overcome PPP ‘Nightmare’
Portal crashes. Controversies. Confusion. Despite a shaky start, the Paycheck Protection Program is providing badly needed capital to more than 4.3 million small businesses nationwide. ...
CommonWealth One Makes The Most Of Staying At Home
Employees and employer benefit from homegrown e-learning initiative.
A Credit Union Career Isn’t For Me. Change My Mind. (Part 1)
Industry leaders talk about how they cultivated a career in credit unions and how credit unions across the United States can recruit enthusiastic employees to ...
How To Stand Out In A Field Of Potential Employers
Doug Fecher, CEO of Wright-Patt Credit Union, dishes on why he joined the credit union industry and how other cooperatives can entice young, up-and-coming leaders ...
Video Banking Comes Of Age In The Time Of COVID-19
Service options that offer a personal touch at a safe distance are gaining in popularity among members and those who serve them.
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