Lifestyle changes intensified by the pandemic have made recreational vehicles hot sellers, and Alliant Credit Union is flying high off its RV portfolio.
How pairing up with an online used car retailer has helped Digital Federal Credit Union serve members during social distancing, play to partner popularity, and update an old sales model.
Residual-based financing can help close the growing affordability gap as market demand soars for both used and new vehicles.
Iowa’s largest credit union has spent nearly two decades becoming the state’s go-to lender. How did it get here? And what comes next?
Mortgage originations set a quarterly record while consumer lending rebounded in the fourth quarter of 2020. Further economic reopening brings optimism, but the industry must monitor pandemic-related declines in asset quality.
Auto lending continues to dominate in penetration and market share; loan quality also improves.
How to position your credit union’s auto loan strategy for success in 2021.
Declines in consumer loan demand and a continued pullback from indirect lending programs have resulted in a deceleration of auto loan growth, particularly in new auto loans.
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Research and reflection drives a new lineup of products and services at Seattle Credit Union.
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.