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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.
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.
The Importance Of First Quarter Share Growth
February 6, 2017
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If credit unions continue on their current path, will they be able to fund future loans solely through share growth?
Third Quarter 2016 Shares By The Numbers
February 1, 2017
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Share balances in third quarter increased at the fastest rate since fourth quarter 2009, but the loan-to-share ratio still grew.
A Strategy To Serve C And D Paper Borrowers
February 1, 2017
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Cornhusker credit union Trius FCU offers ways to reach good borrowers in hard times while still mitigating risk.
The $10 Billion Threshold, 6 Earnings Ratios, And What’s Hot And Not
January 30, 2017
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Five can’t-miss data points featured this week on CreditUnions.com.
The Truth Of TRID
January 23, 2017
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Callahan & Associates surveyed more than 200 credit union executives regarding their preparation, implementation, and post-TRID experiences.
The Rise Of The Machines
January 23, 2017
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How automated automobiles threaten to disrupt American society and the credit union business.
Speed Dating, McDonald’s, And Credit Union Products
January 19, 2017
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More options might seem like a good idea, but streamlined offerings also benefit both credit unions and their members.
How A Department Re-Org Supports Proficiency Across 5 Business Lines
January 18, 2017
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To keep up with share growth and diversity, Interra Credit Union rebuilt its lending department into five divisions, including agribusiness, business services, and more.
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.
The Importance Of First Quarter Share Growth
If credit unions continue on their current path, will they be able to fund future loans solely through share growth?
Third Quarter 2016 Shares By The Numbers
Share balances in third quarter increased at the fastest rate since fourth quarter 2009, but the loan-to-share ratio still grew.
A Strategy To Serve C And D Paper Borrowers
Cornhusker credit union Trius FCU offers ways to reach good borrowers in hard times while still mitigating risk.
The $10 Billion Threshold, 6 Earnings Ratios, And What’s Hot And Not
Five can't-miss data points featured this week on CreditUnions.com.
The Truth Of TRID
Callahan & Associates surveyed more than 200 credit union executives regarding their preparation, implementation, and post-TRID experiences.
Speed Dating, McDonald’s, And Credit Union Products
More options might seem like a good idea, but streamlined offerings also benefit both credit unions and their members.
How A Department Re-Org Supports Proficiency Across 5 Business Lines
To keep up with share growth and diversity, Interra Credit Union rebuilt its lending department into five divisions, including agribusiness, business services, and more.
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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.
The Rise Of The Machines