Innovation Series: Lending
March 5, 2025
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Check out 2025’s top innovators in lending
Indirect Lending
5 Takeaways From Trendwatch
February 12, 2025
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With shares outpacing loans and indirect lending bringing in fewer members, credit unions focused on what they do best in the fourth quarter: serving core members.
Loan Trends In 2Q24
September 11, 2024
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Fluctuating loan demand upset credit union lending pipelines and balance sheets in the first half of the year. How significant were these impacts?
Navigating The Indirect Auto Loan Industry In A Competitive Market
July 28, 2024
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In this Q&A, CRIF Select President Jeremy Engbrecht explains how credit unions are navigating the competitive indirect auto loan industry.
Originations Slide As Lenders Tighten Underwriting
June 10, 2024
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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 make a big purchase.
Could EVs Help Credit Unions Lure Younger Members?
April 22, 2024
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More than half of Americans younger than 50 say they would consider purchasing an electric vehicle. That’s an opportunity for credit unions.
High Rates + Costly Assets = Slow Lending
March 11, 2024
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Following years of elevated output, lending returned to historic norms in 2023.
Credit Unions And Dealerships Connect Via Seamless Indirect Lending Solutions
February 26, 2024
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The right streamlined processes plus industry insight supports auto portfolio growth.
Indirect Delinquency Continues To Outpace Direct
January 29, 2024
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Loans sourced from third parties helped credit unions make up for plummeting originations and foot traffic during the COVID-19 pandemic, but the strategy has presented increased risk.
2024 Vendor Showcase
January 22, 2024
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Vendors break down the problems they solve and highlight what makes them stand out in a crowded industry.
5 Takeaways From Trendwatch
With shares outpacing loans and indirect lending bringing in fewer members, credit unions focused on what they do best in the fourth quarter: serving core ...
Loan Trends In 2Q24
Fluctuating loan demand upset credit union lending pipelines and balance sheets in the first half of the year. How significant were these impacts?
Navigating The Indirect Auto Loan Industry In A Competitive Market
In this Q&A, CRIF Select President Jeremy Engbrecht explains how credit unions are navigating the competitive indirect auto loan industry.
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 ...
Could EVs Help Credit Unions Lure Younger Members?
More than half of Americans younger than 50 say they would consider purchasing an electric vehicle. That’s an opportunity for credit unions.
High Rates + Costly Assets = Slow Lending
Following years of elevated output, lending returned to historic norms in 2023.
Credit Unions And Dealerships Connect Via Seamless Indirect Lending Solutions
The right streamlined processes plus industry insight supports auto portfolio growth.
Indirect Delinquency Continues To Outpace Direct
Loans sourced from third parties helped credit unions make up for plummeting originations and foot traffic during the COVID-19 pandemic, but the strategy has presented ...
2024 Vendor Showcase
Vendors break down the problems they solve and highlight what makes them stand out in a crowded industry.
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A longstanding program that spotlights small businesses and local organizations deepens ties and reinforces the credit union’s commitment to community prosperity.
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For the first time in 15 years, salary growth for loyal employees outpaces those who leap from job to job.
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Recent drops in consumer sentiment indicators reveal a complex mix of financial pessimism, political influence, and generational divides.
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