Affordable Housing Isn’t About Business. It’s About People.
NOLA Firemen’s FCU helps members qualify for a mortgage in a state where poverty is high and insurance premiums are keeping many would-be borrowers out
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Midwestern Credit Unions Break New Ground With Auto Loans
Blaze, Consumers, and Interra credit unions pioneer a new path to liquidity under the guidance of Alloya Corporate.
7 Smart Loans For Life’s Big Moments
From funerals to education to gender-affirming care and beyond, credit unions are punching up the personal loan.
Unlock Growth In A Challenging Lending Environment: How Credit Unions Can Innovate To Meet Evolving Member Needs
February 23, 2025
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Discover how leveraging technology can streamline your lending processes, enhance member satisfaction, and drive growth in a challenging economic landscape.
It’s More Expensive Than Ever For Members To Insure A Car
February 23, 2025
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Recent data shows the cost of auto insurance has dramatically outpaced car prices in the last two decades.
Misinformation Is Everywhere. How Can Credit Unions Fight It?
February 16, 2025
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Financial misinformation spreads fast. Here’s how two credit unions ensure their members receive accurate, trustworthy guidance in addition to quality services.
Meet The Finalists For The 2025 Innovation Series: Lending
February 14, 2025
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This year’s finalists are reshaping how credit unions approach lending thanks to increased efficiencies, AI, and more.
5 Takeaways From Trendwatch 4Q 2024
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.
From State Funds To Affordable Homes
February 3, 2025
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Heritage Family Credit Union launches a low-rate lending program to increase the availability of area affordable housing.
Callahan Quiz: Guess That Graph
February 3, 2025
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Test your knowledge of credit union lending trends in this consumer behavior pop quiz.
Michigan Microloans Empower Small Business Success
February 3, 2025
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Lake Trust Credit Union is driving statewide entrepreneurial spirit with a loan program that has provided more than $22 million in funding.
The Influence Of Credit Card Rewards On Consumers
February 3, 2025
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Credit unions must optimize their rewards programs to attract consumers willing to bank with any FI that meets their credit card needs.
3 Ways Credit Unions Can Win Big In Member Business Lending
February 3, 2025
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Credit unions can leverage past successes and harness existing strengths to expand into member business lending.
Unlock Growth In A Challenging Lending Environment: How Credit Unions Can Innovate To Meet Evolving Member Needs
Discover how leveraging technology can streamline your lending processes, enhance member satisfaction, and drive growth in a challenging economic landscape.
It’s More Expensive Than Ever For Members To Insure A Car
Recent data shows the cost of auto insurance has dramatically outpaced car prices in the last two decades.
Misinformation Is Everywhere. How Can Credit Unions Fight It?
Financial misinformation spreads fast. Here’s how two credit unions ensure their members receive accurate, trustworthy guidance in addition to quality services.
Meet The Finalists For The 2025 Innovation Series: Lending
This year's finalists are reshaping how credit unions approach lending thanks to increased efficiencies, AI, and more.
5 Takeaways From Trendwatch 4Q 2024
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 ...
From State Funds To Affordable Homes
Heritage Family Credit Union launches a low-rate lending program to increase the availability of area affordable housing.
Callahan Quiz: Guess That Graph
Test your knowledge of credit union lending trends in this consumer behavior pop quiz.
Michigan Microloans Empower Small Business Success
Lake Trust Credit Union is driving statewide entrepreneurial spirit with a loan program that has provided more than $22 million in funding.
The Influence Of Credit Card Rewards On Consumers
Credit unions must optimize their rewards programs to attract consumers willing to bank with any FI that meets their credit card needs.
3 Ways Credit Unions Can Win Big In Member Business Lending
Credit unions can leverage past successes and harness existing strengths to expand into member business lending.
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A Rewards Program That Relies On Relationships, Not Usage
Savana Morie
Nuvision’s Added Advantage program tracks member engagement across the credit union, then rewards relationships through better pricing and other perks.
Innovations Financial Bets Big On Small Business Lending
Aaron Passman
CDFI grant funding helps the Florida cooperative offer microloans for small businesses after many banks pulled out of its market.
How Marine Credit Union Shifted Its Foundation From Siloed To Symbiotic
Savana Morie
By aligning governance, leadership, and day to day operations, Marine Credit Union transformed its foundation from a parallel operation into a visible extension of the credit union brand.
How Today’s Market Is Stress-Testing Credit Union And Bank Earnings Models
Andrew Lepczyk
Credit union and bank earnings reflect different business objectives. Those differences matter for how financial institutions serve their markets.
The Case For Marketing That Doesn’t Lead With The Credit Union
Savana Morie
Whitefish Credit Union barely mentions itself in its member stories. Instead, its high-quality video storytelling spotlights people, businesses, and communities, building trust, advocacy, and impact that don’t always show up in traditional ROI metrics.
Exit Interview: Deb Vollmer
Aaron Passman
The retired Langley FCU executive looks back on a career shaped by industry change, evolving leadership responsibility, and a constant focus on serving members first.
How Affinity FCU Became A Financial First Responder
Callahan & Associates
The New Jersey-New York metro credit union shares how a wellbeing-led strategy ensures members know where to turn first when life gets difficult.
Running With Scissors: The Bold Side Of Personalization
Callahan & Associates
To become skilled at personalization, credit unions must stop making assumptions about what resonates with members and start leveraging data to be sure.
A Short Guide To Compliance With The New Succession Planning Rule
Jennie Boden
Check all the right boxes while tying your credit union compliance efforts to strategy.
Industry Intelligence For Credit Union Leaders
Callahan & Associates
Looking for quarterly data coverage, expert analysis, lessons from leading credit unions, and more? Callahan has it covered. Comparing top-level performance and digging into the details has never been easier.