When It Comes To Housing, Prices Are Outpacing Income
June 3, 2024
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Census data shows credit unions have a lot of work in front of them to make housing affordable for members.
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Help Members Make Sense Of Social Media Mayhem
May 20, 2024
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Online communities are rife with financial misinformation. Credit unions can help members — especially younger ones — sort the good intelligence from the bad.
5 Takeaways From Trendwatch 1Q 2024
May 13, 2024
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Asset quality, liquidity, and revenue are all on the minds of credit union leaders. Here’s what the data has to say about that and more.
Markets Are Forced To Reprice Yet Again
May 6, 2024
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Look beyond the headlines to discover the driving forces behind market trends and consider how they impact a credit union’s investment portfolio.
Credit Unions Face Higher Expectations Than The Competition
May 6, 2024
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A 2022 survey indicates consumers expect credit unions to have a broader suite of products and services than any other type of financial services provider.
Where Are The Gaps In Financial Inclusion?
April 29, 2024
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Marginalized communities are largely unbanked or underserved, but credit unions can bolster inclusivity and enhance the financial wellbeing of these groups.
Green Lending: What Is Your ‘Why?’
April 22, 2024
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There are different motivations for delving into green lending, but five in particular apply to the strategic focus of credit unions.
Could EVs Help Credit Unions Lure Younger Members?
April 22, 2024
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More than half of Americans younger than 50 say they would consider purchasing an electric vehicle. That’s an opportunity for credit unions.
Americans Report Favorable Views On Small Business
April 15, 2024
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Positive views of small business transcend political party, age, and gender.
Fed Leaders Hope To Avoid Repeating The Mistakes Of The 1970s
April 9, 2024
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Look beyond the headlines to discover the driving forces behind market trends and consider how they impact a credit union’s investment portfolio.
When It Comes To Housing, Prices Are Outpacing Income
Census data shows credit unions have a lot of work in front of them to make housing affordable for members.
Help Members Make Sense Of Social Media Mayhem
Online communities are rife with financial misinformation. Credit unions can help members — especially younger ones — sort the good intelligence from the bad.
5 Takeaways From Trendwatch 1Q 2024
Asset quality, liquidity, and revenue are all on the minds of credit union leaders. Here's what the data has to say about that and more.
Credit Unions Face Higher Expectations Than The Competition
A 2022 survey indicates consumers expect credit unions to have a broader suite of products and services than any other type of financial services provider.
Where Are The Gaps In Financial Inclusion?
Marginalized communities are largely unbanked or underserved, but credit unions can bolster inclusivity and enhance the financial wellbeing of these groups.
Green Lending: What Is Your ‘Why?’
There are different motivations for delving into green lending, but five in particular apply to the strategic focus of credit unions.
Could EVs Help Credit Unions Lure Younger Members?
More than half of Americans younger than 50 say they would consider purchasing an electric vehicle. That’s an opportunity for credit unions.
Americans Report Favorable Views On Small Business
Positive views of small business transcend political party, age, and gender.
Fed Leaders Hope To Avoid Repeating The Mistakes Of The 1970s
Look beyond the headlines to discover the driving forces behind market trends and consider how they impact a credit union’s investment portfolio.
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New data from Gallup shows half of all employees who work for companies that pay for AI tools use them. Credit unions are building their own momentum.
A Credit Union Bond Beyond Bloodlines
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For Mike and Dave Valentine, the family business just happens to be credit unions. The father-son duo talk leadership styles, cooperative values, and the lessons they’ve learned from each other along the way.
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Markets Flip From Pricing Cuts To 50% Chance Of Hikes
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Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.
Keep The Mortgage. Ditch The Fees.
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A rethink of closing costs, rate relief, and employer partnerships helped 7 17 Credit Union build an affordable housing mortgage program that works.
Home Is Where The Heart (And More) Is
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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.
3 Ways To Market For HELOC Success
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Home equity lending is a winning option for credit unions in today’s mortgage environment. Learn how three different shops meet members’ needs.
Small House, Big Opportunity: 2 Takes On Manufactured Home Loans
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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.
Mortgage Lending Is Back, But It Looks Different
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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.
MSUFCU Turns A Break In Payments Into A Member Experience Moment
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The Michigan cooperative keeps everyday payments working and members happy by using a common friction point to build brand loyalty.
Markets Are Forced To Reprice Yet Again