Be That Unwavering Commodity
Reflections on what credit unions can do to build community and commitment — and re-create themselves along the way.
Reflections on what credit unions can do to build community and commitment — and re-create themselves along the way.
Friday’s jobs report will be messy and easily forgotten. Traders will go through the motions of reacting, but the numbers will have no staying power.
Six can’t-miss data points featured this week on CreditUnions.com.
I am a veteran, and Navy Federal’s “Millennials and Their Money” highlights something I know to be true.
Hope and Latino Community credit unions share products expanding homeownership in communities of color.
Don’t be the first or the last financial institution on the block to raise rates.
Politics, advocacy, and impact rule the day at the Opportunity Finance Network’s 2017 conference.
Five can’t-miss data points featured this week on CreditUnions.com.
The markets react mildly to yesterday’s Fed meeting.
The NCUA does not need to keep credit union corporate bailout money, if the past is still prologue.

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.
Be That Unwavering Commodity