Sell Mortgages. Reap Non-Interest Income.
How Members 1st Federal Credit Union sells mortgages and makes itself more efficient.
How Members 1st Federal Credit Union sells mortgages and makes itself more efficient.
A debit payback program at Warren FCU builds member interest and non-interest income.
This week, CreditUnions.com features articles showing how credit unions are driving non-interest income, from PIN fees to secondary market sales.
Amy Sink, CFO of Teachers CU in South Bend, IN, spoke with Credit Union Strategy & Performance editor Brooke Stoddard in early March on the challenges and opportunties her credit union faces in 2009.
Many credit unions develop specialized mortgage products for specific homeowner groups.
With bankruptcy filing at an all-time high and national unemployment rates steadily escalating, credit unions nationwide are experiencing both an increase in losses and an increase in member demand for loan extensions to help ease their monthly payment burden. While many credit unions have loan extension programs in place, they are
The Net Promoter® Score is a metric that measures how likely your members will recommend the credit union. Where does your credit union fall on the scale? Are your members promoters or detractors?
NCUA chair Debbie Matz leaves the board as the movement prepares to live with burdensome new capitalization standards that data show nearly no credit unions currently run afoul of.
Credit unions are implementing purchase card, or p-card, programs to streamline payables, manage cash, and earn on their spending.
With net interest margin at its lowest level in recent history, credit unions will need greater focus on expense control to overcome the earnings squeeze.

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.
Year-End Data Shows RBC Tackles Phantom Foe