A Grace Period By Any Other Name
June 11, 2015
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Call it what you will, CFPB’s promise to go easy on mortgage disclosure changes provides some temporary relief.
First Mortgages
Small Loans Could Be Big Business
June 3, 2015
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Zillow mortgage research shows that many small borrowers will pay 10% more for every dollar borrowed than a borrower with a $400,000 loan.
3 Takeaways From Trendwatch 1Q 2015
May 13, 2015
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First quarter performance data showcases current and future areas of growth for credit unions, including first mortgages and share accounts.
San Antonio FCU Posts A Record Mortgage Performance
May 12, 2015
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The Florida credit union reported a 97% increase in first mortgage originations in the first quarter of 2015.
Gaining Influence In A Metropolitan Area
April 10, 2015
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University Federal Credit Union is a mover and shaker in Central Texas.
A Mortgage Strategy With A 61% Growth Rate
April 8, 2015
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Investments in products, technology, and personnel contribute to tremendous mortgage loan performance at Ventura County Credit Union.
Hitting A Home Run With Home Mortgages
April 6, 2015
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Strong partnerships can push credit union lending business around the base paths.
There’s No Place Like Home
April 6, 2015
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What are credit unions doing to increase their visibility in the mortgage market?
Credit Unions And The U.S. Housing Market
April 6, 2015
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Homeownership rates, origination volume, market share, and more in this Graphic Of The Week.
Credit Union Lending In 2014
March 2, 2015
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Seven graphics highlight where the credit union industry gained the most momentum during the past year.
A Grace Period By Any Other Name
Call it what you will, CFPB's promise to go easy on mortgage disclosure changes provides some temporary relief.
3 Takeaways From Trendwatch 1Q 2015
First quarter performance data showcases current and future areas of growth for credit unions, including first mortgages and share accounts.
San Antonio FCU Posts A Record Mortgage Performance
The Florida credit union reported a 97% increase in first mortgage originations in the first quarter of 2015.
Gaining Influence In A Metropolitan Area
University Federal Credit Union is a mover and shaker in Central Texas.
A Mortgage Strategy With A 61% Growth Rate
Investments in products, technology, and personnel contribute to tremendous mortgage loan performance at Ventura County Credit Union.
Hitting A Home Run With Home Mortgages
Strong partnerships can push credit union lending business around the base paths.
There’s No Place Like Home
What are credit unions doing to increase their visibility in the mortgage market?
Credit Unions And The U.S. Housing Market
Homeownership rates, origination volume, market share, and more in this Graphic Of The Week.
Credit Union Lending In 2014
Seven graphics highlight where the credit union industry gained the most momentum during the past year.
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Markets Flip From Pricing Cuts To 50% Chance Of Hikes
Jason Haley
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.
Savana Morie
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
Aaron Passman
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
Aaron Passman
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
Aaron Passman
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
Tony Waltrich
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
Aaron Passman
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
Marc Rapport
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.
Small Loans Could Be Big Business