All Things CDFI In 2025

Stay up-to-date with the latest changes, opportunities, and compliance requirements for CDFIs, including certification, grants, and legislative updates for 2025 and beyond.
Stay up-to-date with the latest changes, opportunities, and compliance requirements for CDFIs, including certification, grants, and legislative updates for 2025 and beyond.
Lake Trust Credit Union is driving statewide entrepreneurial spirit with a loan program that has provided more than $22 million in funding.
A partnership that helps the homeless wouldn’t be nearly as successful without the right people in the right seats — but that means more than just looking for the right work background.
A partnership between the Michigan-based credit union and a local shelter is changing lives and gradually expanding to other parts of the state.
Leaders share how grant funding has supported members on the fringes of financial ruin while underpinning credit union growth.
CDFIs offer loans, investments, and financial education to individuals and businesses that might not have access to traditional banking services. Learn more about these financial first responders.
As the nation’s largest community development credit union, Suncoast is a force for development, collaboration, and innovation.
From focus groups to influencer marketing, two credit unions share why advisory boards are a valuable tool for any credit union.
Understanding what constitutes a banking desert can help credit unions determine branching and outreach strategies for underserved communities.
A mix of quality people and customizable services help members through economic uncertainty.
A longstanding program that spotlights small businesses and local organizations deepens ties and reinforces the credit union’s commitment to community prosperity.
Regardless of what’s going on politically, the needs for education financing won’t wait.
The Texas cooperative takes fun and philanthropy to the next level with a real-world business challenge that raised more than $57,000 for charity in one semester alone.
For the first time in 15 years, salary growth for loyal employees outpaces those who leap from job to job.
Data analytics help credit unions identify and serve unmet credit needs that result in enhanced member satisfaction and loyalty.
Intuitive design, advanced security, and ongoing innovation helps credit unions secure their future in a financial industry full of tech-savvy members.
With an eye toward sustainable success, a grant program in North Carolina empowers small nonprofits to fulfill their missions.
Recent drops in consumer sentiment indicators reveal a complex mix of financial pessimism, political influence, and generational divides.
Cut through the noise and unlock growth with five bold tips to sharpen your targeting, master new channels, harness AI, and market like a pro.
Protection products offer a range of benefits that safeguard a borrower’s peace of mind while simultaneously buckling up their financial security.