Small Credit Unions Get A Big Charge Out Of EV Lending
June 20, 2022
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Financing alternatives for electric vehicles make mission sense for two cooperatives in Denver and Seattle.
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Credit Unions’ Auto Market Share Hits All-Time High
June 13, 2022
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Despite all the challenges associated with buying a car right now, more consumers than ever are turning to credit unions for auto loans.
Lease Buyouts Are Booming At Affinity FCU
May 16, 2022
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High used car prices make buying out the residual on a leased vehicle a burgeoning business, and this New Jersey credit union is targeting that trade.
Auto Lending Trends: Chip Shortage Costs The Industry $210 Billion In 2021
April 4, 2022
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Vehicle production continues to suffer in 2022 and experts predict effects to ripple into 2023 and beyond.
Industry Performance: Auto (4Q21)
March 28, 2022
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Vehicles are selling, but credit unions must consider the risks of financing less reliable used cars at all-time-high prices.
Industry Performance: Loans (4Q21)
March 28, 2022
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Lenders reported a record year for originations in 2021 despite rising asset prices and rates increases, both of which were substantively driven by inflationary pressures.
Migrating Your Credit Union’s IBM i System To The Cloud
February 28, 2022
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A qualified, experienced cloud hosting provider makes all the difference in managing systems, ensuring efficient operations, and securing data should an intrusion or natural disaster take place.
3 Lending Trends From The Third Quarter Of 2021
February 7, 2022
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First mortgage and used auto dominate the loan portfolio, but commercial lending is hitting an all-time high.
3 Ways To Boost Lending In 2022
February 7, 2022
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The reopening of local economies and the return of pre-pandemic consumer spending habits have mostly offset the role pandemic relief programs have played in recent growth. According to the New York Fed’s Center for Microeconomic Data, the number of credit inquiries have returned to 2019 levels. And thanks to additional post-CARES Act policies at federal
Is Loan Growth Keeping Pace With Deposit Growth At Your Credit Union?
February 7, 2022
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How residual based financing can help credit unions increase their auto loan volume.
Small Credit Unions Get A Big Charge Out Of EV Lending
Financing alternatives for electric vehicles make mission sense for two cooperatives in Denver and Seattle.
Credit Unions’ Auto Market Share Hits All-Time High
Despite all the challenges associated with buying a car right now, more consumers than ever are turning to credit unions for auto loans.
Lease Buyouts Are Booming At Affinity FCU
High used car prices make buying out the residual on a leased vehicle a burgeoning business, and this New Jersey credit union is targeting that ...
Auto Lending Trends: Chip Shortage Costs The Industry $210 Billion In 2021
Vehicle production continues to suffer in 2022 and experts predict effects to ripple into 2023 and beyond.
Industry Performance: Auto (4Q21)
Vehicles are selling, but credit unions must consider the risks of financing less reliable used cars at all-time-high prices.
Industry Performance: Loans (4Q21)
Lenders reported a record year for originations in 2021 despite rising asset prices and rates increases, both of which were substantively driven by inflationary pressures. ...
Migrating Your Credit Union’s IBM i System To The Cloud
A qualified, experienced cloud hosting provider makes all the difference in managing systems, ensuring efficient operations, and securing data should an intrusion or natural disaster ...
3 Lending Trends From The Third Quarter Of 2021
First mortgage and used auto dominate the loan portfolio, but commercial lending is hitting an all-time high.
3 Ways To Boost Lending In 2022
The reopening of local economies and the return of pre-pandemic consumer spending habits have mostly offset the role pandemic relief programs have played in recent ...
Is Loan Growth Keeping Pace With Deposit Growth At Your Credit Union?
How residual based financing can help credit unions increase their auto loan volume.
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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.
Insights From The Outside: Don Rositano
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How a former Sam’s Club finance leader adapted his member-first mindset to a not-for-profit credit union.
What’s In A Name: Vice President Of History And Culture
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How a novel role instills SchoolsFirst FCU’s future leaders with an appreciation for its past.
Growth Is A Mindset, But Success Is In The Contract
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Arriba Advisors co-founder Tom Russell explores how credit unions can bridge the gap between a growth mindset and their technical reality.