Credit unions share their best practices with CreditUnions.com all year. Here, Callahan’s staff writers share their selections for a handful of lesser-known pieces that are worth revisiting.
Net interest margin and provision expense both rise, leading to flat ROA.
Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
First mortgages are on the rise as the real estate portfolio shifts.
All is calm, but is all bright?
Credit unions make auto loans despite a slowdown in auto industry performance.
Credit unions add more than 10,000 employees.
Membership at the nation’s credit unions expands, and the average member relationship deepens.
It may or may not be a bubble, but consumer debt might roil the waters for credit unions and their members. Can machines learn to help with that?
Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.
A rethink of closing costs, rate relief, and employer partnerships helped 7 17 Credit Union build an affordable housing mortgage program that works.
Where is mortgage growth coming from right now? This week, CreditUnions.com covers a mix of home equity campaigns, targeted affordability programs, and niche lending strategies that are bringing borrowers back into the market.
Home equity lending is a winning option for credit unions in today’s mortgage environment. Learn how three different shops meet members’ needs.
Manufactured home loans can provide members access to affordable housing, including those in rural areas. Two credit unions share how they approach the niche product.
After a prolonged slowdown, signs of life are returning to mortgage lending. Growth is uneven, with first-time buyers and shifting rate dynamics driving activity in select segments.
The Michigan cooperative keeps everyday payments working and members happy by using a common friction point to build brand loyalty.
How a former Sam’s Club finance leader adapted his member-first mindset to a not-for-profit credit union.
How a novel role instills SchoolsFirst FCU’s future leaders with an appreciation for its past.
Arriba Advisors co-founder Tom Russell explores how credit unions can bridge the gap between a growth mindset and their technical reality.
Markets Take A Cue From “Silent Night”