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
Lending
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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.
How To Lay The Foundation For Construction Loans
December 28, 2016
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Directions Credit Union has increased its construction portfolio nearly 50% year-over-year. Here’s how the Ohio credit union does it.
Best Of Auto 2016
December 26, 2016
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Eight strategies and lessons in managing one of the credit union industry’s largest assets.
How Heritage FCU Increased Sales By Nearly 50%
December 26, 2016
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The Indiana credit union increased GAP sales by nearly 50% by thinking outside the vehicle protection box.
Best Of CreditUnions.com 2016: Auto, Branching, HR, and Deposits
December 26, 2016
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Five can’t-miss data points featured this week on CreditUnions.com.
The Driving Decision To Offer Auto Leases
December 21, 2016
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Ohio-based Directions Credit Union has originated $104 million in auto leases since 2012. Here’s how.
A Strategy To Centralize Lending And Increase Efficiency
December 19, 2016
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University Credit Union in Orono, ME, creates new positions and titles to streamline its lending environment.
5 Ways To Better Understand Your Auto Portfolio
December 12, 2016
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Use these metrics to better understand what third quarter auto data means to a credit union’s loan portfolio.
Addressing Employees And Borrowers At The Digital Mortgage Conference
December 12, 2016
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Interactions with and baseline knowledge of technology drives the majority of loan operations.
Pumped-Up Loans And A Debunked Merger Myth
December 12, 2016
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Six can’t-miss data points featured this week on CreditUnions.com.
The Race Is On For Online Originations
December 9, 2016
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Digital offerings and strategies that drive online mortgage originations are put to the test at the annual Digital Mortgage Conference in San Francisco.
How To Lay The Foundation For Construction Loans
Directions Credit Union has increased its construction portfolio nearly 50% year-over-year. Here’s how the Ohio credit union does it.
Best Of Auto 2016
Eight strategies and lessons in managing one of the credit union industry’s largest assets.
How Heritage FCU Increased Sales By Nearly 50%
The Indiana credit union increased GAP sales by nearly 50% by thinking outside the vehicle protection box.
Best Of CreditUnions.com 2016: Auto, Branching, HR, and Deposits
Five can't-miss data points featured this week on CreditUnions.com.
The Driving Decision To Offer Auto Leases
Ohio-based Directions Credit Union has originated $104 million in auto leases since 2012. Here’s how.
A Strategy To Centralize Lending And Increase Efficiency
University Credit Union in Orono, ME, creates new positions and titles to streamline its lending environment.
5 Ways To Better Understand Your Auto Portfolio
Use these metrics to better understand what third quarter auto data means to a credit union’s loan portfolio.
Addressing Employees And Borrowers At The Digital Mortgage Conference
Interactions with and baseline knowledge of technology drives the majority of loan operations.
Pumped-Up Loans And A Debunked Merger Myth
Six can't-miss data points featured this week on CreditUnions.com.
The Race Is On For Online Originations
Digital offerings and strategies that drive online mortgage originations are put to the test at the annual Digital Mortgage Conference in San Francisco.
Browse Topics
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.