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Asset Quality Is Worsening. Is There Light On The Horizon?

Higher interest rates have forced members to pick and choose which debts to repay and which to postpone, which doesn't fare well for revolving products.
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Mortgages For The Military, Members For Life

Credit union leaders share how they navigate a successful VA loan program and address challenges veterans face.
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How To Help Gen Z Combat The ‘Vibecession’

The economy feels pretty bleak to young consumers, with homeownership seeming permanently out of reach. Some credit unions are taking steps to combat that pessimism.
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Millennials Are Driving Mortgage Growth At These Credit Unions

Discover how Liberty FCU and Veridian Credit Union are successfully increasing mortgage portfolios with strategies tailored for Gen Z and millennials.
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5 Graphs That Explain Loan Demand

From sky-high housing prices to increased credit card spending and beyond, these are the prime factors influencing today's lending landscape.
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GreenState Foundation Invests In Data To Improve Its Community

A partnership with United Ways of Iowa is uncovering insights about employed community members who struggle under limited assets and constrained income.
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Share Draft And Auto Loan Penetration Jump Substantially

Penetration growth is uneven across product lines, with share draft and auto loans blazing a trail in the past decade while other products remain stagnant.
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Originations Slide As Lenders Tighten Underwriting

The Federal Reserve is projected to cut rates several times in 2024; however, soaring prices and dwindling savings still leave Americans with little incentive to ...
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There’s More Than 1 Way To Make A Mortgage

An inclusive approach to home loans at Honor Credit Union helps the cooperative confront inequality across Michigan.
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Ready To Make The Most Of Today’s Lending Environment? Wright-Patt Credit Union Is.

Interest rates and inflation meet member budgetary challenges, but this Ohio credit union has a plan for that.
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