A program at Carolina Foothills FCU targets low-income borrowers with flexible underwriting practices, financial education, and partnerships with public, private, and nonprofit groups.
Lenders reported a record year for originations in 2021 despite rising asset prices and rates increases, both of which were substantively driven by inflationary pressures.
Larger average mortgage balances have offset the reduced pipeline, and credit unions are holding these loans on their balance sheets at greater rates.
How a loan consortium in La Crosse, WI, aims to rebuild downtown and keep college students in state.
The financial constraints credit unions faced in 2020 provide insights for how to move forward in the coming year.
Loan performance in 2020 might shed light on the future of credit union lending.
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A monthly collection of Callahan content that, together, addresses a single topic from a variety of perspectives.
Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
With deposits per branch up 50% in the last five years, many credit unions are redeploying staff to provide more holistic offerings such as financial counseling.
The Virginia cooperative bucks the CD trend with a high-rate savings product aimed at members who need help building budgetary resiliency.
Emilio Cooper brings a comprehensive approach to deposit growth at Bethpage FCU, moving from a one-size-fits-all method to a more nuanced strategy.
With “junk fees” in the crosshairs in Washington, Callahan takes a deep dive into how that revenue impacts the balance sheet and what the future could hold.
In this Q&A, CRIF Select President Jeremy Engbrecht explains how credit unions are navigating the competitive indirect auto loan industry.
Greenwood and Metro Credit Unions are both reporting deposit growth far above the industry average, thanks in part to a focus on commercial accounts.
How Member Loyalty Group grows credit unions’ ability to understand and act on feedback through AI-powered analytics.
Although the industry is chock-full of foundations, some institutions rely on donor-advised funds as a pathway to giving back.
The Fortera Foundation is breaking the cycle of generational poverty by providing essential resources and financial aid to single-parent students.
The United Nations FCU Foundation helps the New York-based credit union make an impact on multiple continents.