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.
Juntos Avanzamos, Hitting $1B, And Loan Participations
February 27, 2017
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Four can’t-miss data points featured this week on CreditUnions.com.
4Q 2016 Trendwatch
February 24, 2017
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This must-attend quarterly event for credit union leaders covers performance trends, industry success stories, and areas of opportunity.
3 Takeaways From Trendwatch 4Q 2016
February 22, 2017
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Loans, member relationships, and sources of non-interest income. How did credit unions perform in fourth quarter?
What’s The Deal With Loan Participations?
February 21, 2017
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Credit unions are on track to hit $2.3 billion in participations sold in fourth quarter 2016.
A 5-Year Plan To Hit $1 Billion In Assets
February 20, 2017
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How Texas Trust’s approach to lending, technology, and convenience paved the path to asset growth.
Auto Market Share In 3Q 2016
February 20, 2017
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Which states rank top in the nation for credit union auto loan originations?
Fee Elimination, Loan Trends, And Strategy Development
February 13, 2017
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Five can’t-miss data points featured this week on CreditUnions.com.
Lending By The Numbers (3Q 2016)
February 13, 2017
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Credit unions originated $343.6 billion through third quarter 2016 — that’s an all-time record. See which areas contributed to this double-digit year-over-year growth.
2016 Was A Good Year For Member Business Lending
February 13, 2017
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Fourth quarter trends suggest credit unions will break MBL records.
Indirect Lending At Year-End 2016
February 13, 2017
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Indirect loans are taking an ever-increasing share of the auto portfolio, but growth is not even across credit union location and size.
Juntos Avanzamos, Hitting $1B, And Loan Participations
Four can't-miss data points featured this week on CreditUnions.com.
4Q 2016 Trendwatch
This must-attend quarterly event for credit union leaders covers performance trends, industry success stories, and areas of opportunity.
3 Takeaways From Trendwatch 4Q 2016
Loans, member relationships, and sources of non-interest income. How did credit unions perform in fourth quarter?
What’s The Deal With Loan Participations?
Credit unions are on track to hit $2.3 billion in participations sold in fourth quarter 2016.
A 5-Year Plan To Hit $1 Billion In Assets
How Texas Trust’s approach to lending, technology, and convenience paved the path to asset growth.
Auto Market Share In 3Q 2016
Which states rank top in the nation for credit union auto loan originations?
Fee Elimination, Loan Trends, And Strategy Development
Five can't-miss data points featured this week on CreditUnions.com.
Lending By The Numbers (3Q 2016)
Credit unions originated $343.6 billion through third quarter 2016 — that's an all-time record. See which areas contributed to this double-digit year-over-year growth.
2016 Was A Good Year For Member Business Lending
Fourth quarter trends suggest credit unions will break MBL records.
Indirect Lending At Year-End 2016
Indirect loans are taking an ever-increasing share of the auto portfolio, but growth is not even across credit union location and size.
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Meet The Finalists For The 2026 Innovation Series: Data And Decision Intelligence
Callahan & Associates
This year’s finalists are reimagining how credit unions use data to boost service levels and improve efficiencies.
A New Product Playbook Is Driving Change At Premier Credit Union
Savana Morie
In order to adopt a more proactive strategy, the Iowa cooperative is using a dedicated product development team to promote visibility and follow-through from idea to launch.
Meet The Finalists For The 2026 Innovation Series: AI-Powered Member Experience
Callahan & Associates
This year’s finalists are reimagining how credit unions can use AI to combine cutting-edge technology with old-school member service.
When Members Don’t Turn To FIs, They Turn To Friends And Family
Andrew Lepczyk
Financial advice comes in many forms. How can credits union make sure they are the No. 1 choice for their members?
Meet The Finalists For The 2026 Innovation Series: Reimagining The Lending Experience
Callahan & Associates
This year’s finalists are uncovering new ways to harness the power of technology to improve and expand lending across the industry.
A Small Match Builds Big Emergency Savings At Lake Trust
Aaron Passman
A program to help staffers improve their savings skills generated more than $200,000 in deposits and helped change participants’ financial habits.
Credit Union Data Predicts Who Will Win Super Bowl 2026
Andrew Lepczyk
As Super Bowl LX nears, the Callahan Bowl prediction model says the Seahawks will see green en route to the Lombardi Trophy.
140 Million Reasons To Lend
Aaron Passman
Lending is evolving, and credit unions are adapting. This week, CreditUnions.com examines how shifting economic conditions are reshaping lending strategies.
Rethinking Auto Lending And The Choices Facing Credit Union Leaders
Callahan & Associates
Affordability pressures, extended loan terms, and shifting vehicle values are forcing institutions to look beyond familiar structures and reconsider how to balance risk and return.
What Credit Unions Can Do NOW To Launch And Expand Student Lending Programs
Callahan & Associates
Credit unions are uniquely well-positioned to guide members through uncertainty and fill essential funding gaps.