Is That All There Is?
June 30, 2016
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The knee-jerk reaction to the Brexit vote is over, but the extent of the fallout is still unknown.
Economy
Brexit Bombshell
June 24, 2016
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Against the predictions of traders, the UK voted yesterday to leave the European Union.
Traders Say “Remain” Will Win The Day
June 23, 2016
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The British are at their polling stations, and the Brexit vote is on.
Settle In For Lower Rates
June 16, 2016
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The Fed should admit it plans to raise interest rates only once it sees stronger economic growth, calm global conditions, and a sustainable upward trend in inflation.
Community Involvement, CECL, Succession At NAFCU Confab
June 15, 2016
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Credit unions correlate giving back and growing loans, while accounting standards and succession planning spur table talk.
Two Bears Are Growling
June 9, 2016
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Mario Drahi and George Soros are dinging stocks and giving bond traders a reason to dip below a key level.
Oil Patch Problems Make A Graphic Show
May 30, 2016
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Low oil prices can seem great at the pump, but some states are feeling the pinch.
A Rate Hike By The Fed Is Not A Done Deal
May 19, 2016
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Despite the strong suggestion by the Fed that it will increase rates in June, two events could cause it to hit the pause button.
Triggering a Portfolio Rescore: Understanding Risk in the Current Environment
April 29, 2016
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After a lengthy re-scoring process of 35,000 credit card holders, SAFE Credit Union used their service bureau’s Trigger Alerts to help manage the process.
Why So Negative?
April 7, 2016
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What the future might look like should the U.S. Fed adopt the policies of the central banks in Europe and Japan.
Brexit Bombshell
Against the predictions of traders, the UK voted yesterday to leave the European Union.
Traders Say “Remain” Will Win The Day
The British are at their polling stations, and the Brexit vote is on.
Settle In For Lower Rates
The Fed should admit it plans to raise interest rates only once it sees stronger economic growth, calm global conditions, and a sustainable upward trend ...
Community Involvement, CECL, Succession At NAFCU Confab
Credit unions correlate giving back and growing loans, while accounting standards and succession planning spur table talk.
Two Bears Are Growling
Mario Drahi and George Soros are dinging stocks and giving bond traders a reason to dip below a key level.
Oil Patch Problems Make A Graphic Show
Low oil prices can seem great at the pump, but some states are feeling the pinch.
A Rate Hike By The Fed Is Not A Done Deal
Despite the strong suggestion by the Fed that it will increase rates in June, two events could cause it to hit the pause button.
Triggering a Portfolio Rescore: Understanding Risk in the Current Environment
After a lengthy re-scoring process of 35,000 credit card holders, SAFE Credit Union used their service bureau's Trigger Alerts to help manage the process.
Why So Negative?
What the future might look like should the U.S. Fed adopt the policies of the central banks in Europe and Japan.
Browse Topics
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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
Aaron Passman
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
Callahan & Associates
Arriba Advisors co-founder Tom Russell explores how credit unions can bridge the gap between a growth mindset and their technical reality.
Is That All There Is?