5 Takeaways From Trendwatch 1Q 2022
June 24, 2022
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How did credit unions perform in the first three months of the year? Learn this and other insights from Callahan’s quarterly webinar.
Indirect Lending
Industry Performance: Auto (4Q21)
March 28, 2022
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Vehicles are selling, but credit unions must consider the risks of financing less reliable used cars at all-time-high prices.
How Being ‘Unapologetically Different’ Helped Buckeye State’s Turnaround
February 7, 2022
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A focus on reining in costs and changing organizational culture have transformed the Ohio-based institution.
Desert Financial Leads With Heart To Conquer New Markets
November 29, 2021
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The Arizona cooperative commits time and money to fundraising, grants, and activities that revolve around the idea of giving back.
The Direct Benefits Of The Right Indirect Lending Partner
September 21, 2021
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Process improvements from beginning to end and stronger partnerships await credit unions that use the right technology and service provider.
How Direct Lending Drives The Auto Portfolio At 2 Small Credit Unions
September 15, 2021
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When it comes to building the auto portfolio, BHCU and Seasons FCU take different directions but arrive at the same destination.
How A Former Airline Credit Union Dominates RV Loans
June 14, 2021
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Lifestyle changes intensified by the pandemic have made recreational vehicles hot sellers, and Alliant Credit Union is flying high off its RV portfolio.
Digital Car Sales: 5 Best Practices For A Booming Business
June 7, 2021
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How pairing up with an online used car retailer has helped Digital Federal Credit Union serve members during social distancing, play to partner popularity, and update an old sales model.
Credit Union Auto Lending Growth Slows But Still Grows
February 22, 2021
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Auto lending continues to dominate in penetration and market share; loan quality also improves.
How Financial Center First Ramped Up Their Payments Platform
June 1, 2020
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Lower wait times and more self-service options result in higher member satisfaction.
5 Takeaways From Trendwatch 1Q 2022
How did credit unions perform in the first three months of the year? Learn this and other insights from Callahan’s quarterly webinar.
Industry Performance: Auto (4Q21)
Vehicles are selling, but credit unions must consider the risks of financing less reliable used cars at all-time-high prices.
How Being ‘Unapologetically Different’ Helped Buckeye State’s Turnaround
A focus on reining in costs and changing organizational culture have transformed the Ohio-based institution.
Desert Financial Leads With Heart To Conquer New Markets
The Arizona cooperative commits time and money to fundraising, grants, and activities that revolve around the idea of giving back.
The Direct Benefits Of The Right Indirect Lending Partner
Process improvements from beginning to end and stronger partnerships await credit unions that use the right technology and service provider.
How Direct Lending Drives The Auto Portfolio At 2 Small Credit Unions
When it comes to building the auto portfolio, BHCU and Seasons FCU take different directions but arrive at the same destination.
How A Former Airline Credit Union Dominates RV Loans
Lifestyle changes intensified by the pandemic have made recreational vehicles hot sellers, and Alliant Credit Union is flying high off its RV portfolio.
Digital Car Sales: 5 Best Practices For A Booming Business
How pairing up with an online used car retailer has helped Digital Federal Credit Union serve members during social distancing, play to partner popularity, and ...
Credit Union Auto Lending Growth Slows But Still Grows
Auto lending continues to dominate in penetration and market share; loan quality also improves.
How Financial Center First Ramped Up Their Payments Platform
Lower wait times and more self-service options result in higher member satisfaction.
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