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.
Why Can’t Bigger Be Better?
March 2, 2017
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This is not an indictment of large credit unions. Instead, I hope it’s a reminder to all of us of why we’re here.
3 Ways To Engage Your Digital Members
March 1, 2017
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Expand your payment channels, conduct a “user journey” audit, and partner with experienced, trusted providers.
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.
3 Ways To Engage Your Digital Members
Expand your payment channels, conduct a “user journey” audit, and partner with experienced, trusted providers.
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.
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6 Credit Union Executive Priorities For 2026
Jay Johnson
Credit union leaders want to know where peers are placing their focus. These six priorities reflect how leadership teams are responding to change with intention and clarity.
What’s Next For Credit Union Earnings?
Omar Shalabi
As margin support begins to fade, earnings performance is becoming more sensitive to revenue mix and harder to interpret through public reporting alone.
The Great Wealth Transfer Is Also A Relationship Transfer
Savana Morie
Harvard FCU combines digital estate planning with human financial guidance to support positive, proactive wealth transfer across generations.
The Lending Lag Is Real, And Here’s What Smaller Credit Unions Can Do About It
Callahan & Associates
Discover how small to midsize credit unions can weather the economic headwinds hitting their communities right now.
Fresh Risks For Financial Markets
Jason Haley
Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.
What’s In A Name: AVP Of Member Insights
Aaron Passman
At Service Credit Union, Dave Widener connects data, strategy, and culture to shape better outcomes for members.
At Cardinal Credit Union, Small Investments Offer Big Financial Lessons
Aaron Passman
The Ohio-based cooperative has partnered with a fintech to offer fractional investing as part of its financial education curriculum in local schools.
How Compensation Blind Spots Impact CEO Retention And Succession
Callahan & Associates
Seven questions credit union board members should ask to ensure alignment on executive benefit plan goals.
What Makes Good AI Policy? Start With Curiosity And Accountability.
Marc Rapport
As credit unions move from experimentation to adoption, leaders offer firsthand knowledge on what separates weak policies from strong ones that actually work.
Governance And Guardrails Help Credit Unions Navigate AI
Aaron Passman
How Members Cooperative focuses on structure, oversight, and clear expectations to ensure AI supports, not undermines, long term strategy.
Why Can’t Bigger Be Better?