How To Map Your Way To Greater Indirect Lending Success
June 6, 2016
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These five areas of focus can help you better deal with dealers and win more business for your credit union.
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Turning Lemons Into Lemonade
June 6, 2016
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GAP insurance can help lenders make lemons out of lemonade in a time of low interest rates.
How Credit Unions Are Driving Auto Growth
June 6, 2016
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This week, CreditUnions.com looks at different sources of auto loans, from the indirect channel to leases, and considers the possibility of a subprime auto bubble.
The Rise Of Indirect Lending
June 6, 2016
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Indirect auto lending overtook direct lending one year ago, and first quarter data shows no sign of a slow down.
A Strategy To Post Arresting Loan Growth
May 9, 2016
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CAHP Credit Union underpins loan growth by building rapport with peace officers across the Golden State.
Lending Highlights From Fourth Quarter 2015
May 9, 2016
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Credit union lending reached a record high of $796.5 billion in 2015 as cooperatives posted year-over-year growth in every major loan category.
How Credit Unions Can Safely Expand Into Lower Score Tiers
May 9, 2016
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Analytics that identify pay-back characteristics can help lenders expand into C segment of borrowers.
Auto Loan Penetration (4Q 2015)
April 30, 2016
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There are 20 credit unions that boast an auto loan penetration rate of more than 50%. Who are they?
Buying a Pre-Exisiting Business
April 29, 2016
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Citadel Federal Credit Union in Thorndale, PA, recently took a novel approach to starting our credit union service organization (CUSO), Citadel Financial Services – buying a pre-existing business. We at Citadel have already had experience with CUSOs. We have long had a 60% ownership of a check processing organization and 100% ownership of an indirect lending CUSO that works through 165 auto dealer
How Northwest FCU Attracted $1.4M in New Loans Using Personalized Email
April 29, 2016
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By using personalized emails with an interest rate special, Northwest FCU attracted more than $1 billion in new loans.
How To Map Your Way To Greater Indirect Lending Success
These five areas of focus can help you better deal with dealers and win more business for your credit union.
Turning Lemons Into Lemonade
GAP insurance can help lenders make lemons out of lemonade in a time of low interest rates.
How Credit Unions Are Driving Auto Growth
This week, CreditUnions.com looks at different sources of auto loans, from the indirect channel to leases, and considers the possibility of a subprime auto bubble.
The Rise Of Indirect Lending
Indirect auto lending overtook direct lending one year ago, and first quarter data shows no sign of a slow down.
A Strategy To Post Arresting Loan Growth
CAHP Credit Union underpins loan growth by building rapport with peace officers across the Golden State.
Lending Highlights From Fourth Quarter 2015
Credit union lending reached a record high of $796.5 billion in 2015 as cooperatives posted year-over-year growth in every major loan category.
How Credit Unions Can Safely Expand Into Lower Score Tiers
Analytics that identify pay-back characteristics can help lenders expand into C segment of borrowers.
Auto Loan Penetration (4Q 2015)
There are 20 credit unions that boast an auto loan penetration rate of more than 50%. Who are they?
Buying a Pre-Exisiting Business
Citadel Federal Credit Union in Thorndale, PA, recently took a novel approach to starting our credit union service organization (CUSO), Citadel Financial Services - buying ...
How Northwest FCU Attracted $1.4M in New Loans Using Personalized Email
By using personalized emails with an interest rate special, Northwest FCU attracted more than $1 billion in new loans.
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Aaron Passman
Lending is evolving, and credit unions are adapting. This week, CreditUnions.com examines how shifting economic conditions are reshaping lending strategies.
Rethinking Auto Lending And The Choices Facing Credit Union Leaders
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Affordability pressures, extended loan terms, and shifting vehicle values are forcing institutions to look beyond familiar structures and reconsider how to balance risk and return.
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Credit unions are uniquely well-positioned to guide members through uncertainty and fill essential funding gaps.
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A closer look at the trade-offs of mandated lower credit card rates reveals a delicate balance between portfolio health and member access.
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A handful of regional credit unions pair up with the GoWest Foundation to offer 100% financing for eligible borrowers.
4 Important Exceptions To Track For Commercial Lending
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Learn how to identify, track, and manage four commercial lending exceptions to reduce risk, strengthen compliance, and streamline operations.
The Personal Loan Landscape Has Shifted
Aaron Passman
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
Callahan & Associates
How can credit unions stay true to their mission while evolving to meet modern needs?
Will Ultra-Low Interest Rates Improve Housing Affordability?
Andrew Lepczyk
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
Aaron Passman
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.