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The Personal Loan Landscape Has Shifted
Declining savings rates and rising financial pressure are reshaping why members borrow, pushing credit unions to rethink lending strategies.

Simplify Credit Card Issuing For Sustainable Growth
How can credit unions stay true to their mission while evolving to meet modern needs?

Will Ultra-Low Interest Rates Improve Housing Affordability?
Ultra-low rates might feel like a boost to affordability, but they can create unintended challenges that ripple through housing markets, lenders, and the members credit unions serve.
The Affordable Housing Crisis Goes Beyond Single-Family Homes
The cost of manufactured homes has increased even faster than that of traditional houses. That can affect members’ ability to qualify for and repay those loans.

Credit Union Data Predicts Who Will Win Super Bowl 2026
As Super Bowl LX nears, the Callahan Bowl prediction model says the Seahawks will see green en route to the Lombardi Trophy.

How APL FCU Builds A Board Succession Pipeline
Two programs for aspiring volunteers are building a steady pipeline of ready-to-step-in leaders that trickles up to the director level.