How Mortgage Lenders Win With Data
November 2, 2015
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Mortgage lenders are using data to gain an edge in closing more high-quality home loans.
First Mortgages
Reading The Roil Of Mortgage Regulations
October 22, 2015
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Not all dark waters as TRID changes take effect and HMDA changes announced, but much work remains.
Anatomy Of A Leadership Culture
September 14, 2015
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In February, Callahan & Associates visited Iowa-based Veridian Credit Union ($20.B, Waterloo, IA) for a two-day investigation into how the credit union creates a culture where everyone is a leader and everyone is an owner. Learn more in this quarter’s Anatomy Of A Leadership Culture.
Now’s The Time To Do (Measurably) Well And Good
August 20, 2015
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Surging credit union metrics combine with startling measures of Americans’ financial woes to paint picture of opportunity and challenge.
Minnesota Credit Unions Lead The Nation In First Mortgage Loan Origination Growth
August 11, 2015
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Wings Financial’s triple-digit annual increase in first mortgage originations is a guiding force in the North Star State.
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.
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.
How Mortgage Lenders Win With Data
Mortgage lenders are using data to gain an edge in closing more high-quality home loans.
Reading The Roil Of Mortgage Regulations
Not all dark waters as TRID changes take effect and HMDA changes announced, but much work remains.
Anatomy Of A Leadership Culture
In February, Callahan & Associates visited Iowa-based Veridian Credit Union ($20.B, Waterloo, IA) for a two-day investigation into how the credit union creates a culture ...
Now’s The Time To Do (Measurably) Well And Good
Surging credit union metrics combine with startling measures of Americans’ financial woes to paint picture of opportunity and challenge.
Minnesota Credit Unions Lead The Nation In First Mortgage Loan Origination Growth
Wings Financial’s triple-digit annual increase in first mortgage originations is a guiding force in the North Star State.
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.
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