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5 Tucson Credit Unions Join Forces For Affordable Housing

A handful of regional credit unions pair up with the GoWest Foundation to offer 100% financing for eligible borrowers.
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The Affordable Housing Crisis Goes Beyond Single-Family Homes

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 ...
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How 2 Credit Unions Reduce Recidivism 1 Class At A Time

Royal and American 1 credit unions share how their educational programs ensure incarcerated people are reentry ready.
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Hurricane Knocked The Power Out? New Orleans Firemen’s FCU Is Ready.

The next big storm in the Gulf isn’t an “if,” it’s a “when,” but the small Gulf-area credit union has a plan to help the ...
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Every Member Deserves A Financial Oasis

Discover how First Alliance Credit Union is redefining success by putting values and member needs at the heart of everything it does.
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3 Ways Credit Unions Showed Up For Small Businesses In 2025

Amid a turbulent financial landscape, credit unions across the country stepped in with lending, grants, and community partnerships to support small businesses and entrepreneurs.
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Financial Coaching Transforms Members’ Lives At Vantage West

The Arizona-based credit union has revamped its approach to financial education and community partnerships to better serve the needs of its market.
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JetStream FCU Turns CDFI Funding Into Lifelines After Hurricane Maria

A pair of CDFI grants allowed the Florida-based credit union to help members restart their lives on the island or relocate to the United States.
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Affordable Housing Isn’t About Business. It’s About People.

NOLA Firemen’s FCU helps members qualify for a mortgage in a state where poverty is high and insurance premiums are keeping many would-be borrowers out ...
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Wright-Patt Turns Purpose Into Property For First-Time Homebuyers

The Ohio credit union’s Sunshine Community Fund is backing new homes in Dayton, combining financial support, education, and cross-team collaboration to empower first-time buyers.
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