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?
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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.
ILWU CU Boasts Increased Loan, Share and Asset Growth
April 28, 2016
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According to third quarter 2005 data, ILWU Credit Union has increased its loan portfolio, share accounts and assets tremendously.
Three Ingredients for a Successful Vehicle Remarketing Program
April 28, 2016
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Travis Credit Union shares three practices for structuring a remarketing program.
An A+ Approach to Indirect Lending
April 28, 2016
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Like everything else in Texas, indirect auto lending is big. Find out how one credit union successfully broke the mold of the typical Texan program.
Helping Members Through Life
April 26, 2016
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A car. An education. A home. Wright-Patt helps its members live their lives.
Going Green in North Carolina
April 26, 2016
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SECU’s green car loan fills a niche for environmentally conscious members. That segment of the credit union’s billion-dollar-plus auto loan portfolio also happens to perform well.
Affinity Federal’s Steady Hand Yields Dynamic Results
April 26, 2016
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Sticking to its roots kept this New Jersey credit union standing firm in uncertain times.
FirstLook: The Key to 14% Lending Growth
April 26, 2016
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Affinity FCU demonstrates that sticking by their membership, in good times and bad, can lead to phenomenal growth—even when the competition comes roaring back.
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.
ILWU CU Boasts Increased Loan, Share and Asset Growth
According to third quarter 2005 data, ILWU Credit Union has increased its loan portfolio, share accounts and assets tremendously.
Three Ingredients for a Successful Vehicle Remarketing Program
Travis Credit Union shares three practices for structuring a remarketing program.
An A+ Approach to Indirect Lending
Like everything else in Texas, indirect auto lending is big. Find out how one credit union successfully broke the mold of the typical Texan program.
Helping Members Through Life
A car. An education. A home. Wright-Patt helps its members live their lives.
Going Green in North Carolina
SECU’s green car loan fills a niche for environmentally conscious members. That segment of the credit union’s billion-dollar-plus auto loan portfolio also happens to perform ...
Affinity Federal’s Steady Hand Yields Dynamic Results
Sticking to its roots kept this New Jersey credit union standing firm in uncertain times.
FirstLook: The Key to 14% Lending Growth
Affinity FCU demonstrates that sticking by their membership, in good times and bad, can lead to phenomenal growth—even when the competition comes roaring back.
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