5 Takeaways From Trendwatch 2Q 2022
September 7, 2022
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Macroeconomic shifts drove changes in member demand, which impacted top-level credit union metrics.
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How Credit Unions Are Coping With Surging Mortgage Rates (Part 1)
August 1, 2022
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Some underwriting and belt-tightening, staffing and product changes are part of the response as swiftly rising rates roil the housing market.
What’s Next for the Housing Market?
August 1, 2022
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The U.S. is experiencing a shortage of homes amid record demand, which is likely to have an impact on mortgage lending moving forward.
Are We In A Housing Bubble? 5 Credit Union Leaders Weigh In
July 25, 2022
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Supply still lags demand but price hikes are slowing, and a lot has changed in the past 15 years.
Mortgage Originations Rise Gradually Amid Surge In Home Values
June 27, 2022
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First mortgage originations at credit unions have risen substantially in the last decade, a period in which median home values have nearly doubled.
A Call For Cooperatives To Close The Racial Homeownership Gap
June 6, 2022
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GreenState Credit Union has committed $1 billion toward home loans for communities of color. CEO Jeff Disterhoft is rallying the entire industry to take similar steps.
Crowdsourcing For A Cause: How Blue FCU Plans To Ease The Down Payment Pinch
June 6, 2022
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The Wyoming-based credit union is testing a program that rewards members for contributing to a fund to help other members more easily afford a down payment on a home.
5 Ways Credit Unions Are Fighting The Affordable Housing Crisis
June 6, 2022
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Credit unions across the country have rolled out programs to create better days in their communities.
Inclusive Lending For First-Time Homebuyers Turns Dreams Into Reality
June 6, 2022
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A program at Carolina Foothills FCU targets low-income borrowers with flexible underwriting practices, financial education, and partnerships with public, private, and nonprofit groups.
Industry Performance: Loans (4Q21)
March 28, 2022
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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.
5 Takeaways From Trendwatch 2Q 2022
Macroeconomic shifts drove changes in member demand, which impacted top-level credit union metrics.
How Credit Unions Are Coping With Surging Mortgage Rates (Part 1)
Some underwriting and belt-tightening, staffing and product changes are part of the response as swiftly rising rates roil the housing market.
What’s Next for the Housing Market?
The U.S. is experiencing a shortage of homes amid record demand, which is likely to have an impact on mortgage lending moving forward.
Are We In A Housing Bubble? 5 Credit Union Leaders Weigh In
Supply still lags demand but price hikes are slowing, and a lot has changed in the past 15 years.
Mortgage Originations Rise Gradually Amid Surge In Home Values
First mortgage originations at credit unions have risen substantially in the last decade, a period in which median home values have nearly doubled.
A Call For Cooperatives To Close The Racial Homeownership Gap
GreenState Credit Union has committed $1 billion toward home loans for communities of color. CEO Jeff Disterhoft is rallying the entire industry to take similar ...
Crowdsourcing For A Cause: How Blue FCU Plans To Ease The Down Payment Pinch
The Wyoming-based credit union is testing a program that rewards members for contributing to a fund to help other members more easily afford a down ...
5 Ways Credit Unions Are Fighting The Affordable Housing Crisis
Credit unions across the country have rolled out programs to create better days in their communities.
Inclusive Lending For First-Time Homebuyers Turns Dreams Into Reality
A program at Carolina Foothills FCU targets low-income borrowers with flexible underwriting practices, financial education, and partnerships with public, private, and nonprofit groups.
Industry Performance: Loans (4Q21)
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. ...
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