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.
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.
Great Meadow FCU Scores Big While Thinking Small
January 17, 2017
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The upstate New York cooperative mixes mobile offerings with online and in-person social relations to drive member, share, and loan growth.
Tips For Mergers And Navigating The Dark Web
January 17, 2017
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Five can’t-miss data points featured this week on CreditUnions.com.
Serve More Members while Wisely Growing your Auto Portfolio: Insurance and Integrated LOS Automation
January 13, 2017
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With many major banks and lenders pulling out of prime lending, credit unions are now poised for solid growth and have the opportunity to serve even more members.
Have We Reached Peak Auto?
January 12, 2017
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What the future holds for the venerable industry.
Open-Book Management At BCU
January 11, 2017
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A Midwest credit union branch puts OBM principles to work in the field.
6 Ways To Say Yes To The Request
January 10, 2017
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In an increasingly competitive lending environment, these six practices are helping credit unions serve members better and make decisions quickly.
Best Of Mortgage 2016
January 7, 2017
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Credit unions used creative ways to serve new markets and members throughout 2016, and they survived the first year of some dramatic document changes.
Getting off the Bench and Back into the Game
January 7, 2017
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A focus on low rates and balance transfer opportunities resonates with consumers looking to switch their credit card relationship in the wake of the CARD Act.
More Marketing. More Members. More Market Share.
January 7, 2017
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Credit unions have ramped up marketing efforts and are reaping the benefits.
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.
Great Meadow FCU Scores Big While Thinking Small
The upstate New York cooperative mixes mobile offerings with online and in-person social relations to drive member, share, and loan growth.
Tips For Mergers And Navigating The Dark Web
Five can't-miss data points featured this week on CreditUnions.com.
Serve More Members while Wisely Growing your Auto Portfolio: Insurance and Integrated LOS Automation
With many major banks and lenders pulling out of prime lending, credit unions are now poised for solid growth and have the opportunity to serve ...
Open-Book Management At BCU
A Midwest credit union branch puts OBM principles to work in the field.
6 Ways To Say Yes To The Request
In an increasingly competitive lending environment, these six practices are helping credit unions serve members better and make decisions quickly.
Best Of Mortgage 2016
Credit unions used creative ways to serve new markets and members throughout 2016, and they survived the first year of some dramatic document changes.
Getting off the Bench and Back into the Game
A focus on low rates and balance transfer opportunities resonates with consumers looking to switch their credit card relationship in the wake of the CARD ...
More Marketing. More Members. More Market Share.
Credit unions have ramped up marketing efforts and are reaping the benefits.
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Keep The Mortgage. Ditch The Fees.
Savana Morie
A rethink of closing costs, rate relief, and employer partnerships helped 7 17 Credit Union build an affordable housing mortgage program that works.
Home Is Where The Heart (And More) Is
Aaron Passman
Where is mortgage growth coming from right now? This week, CreditUnions.com covers a mix of home equity campaigns, targeted affordability programs, and niche lending strategies that are bringing borrowers back into the market.
3 Ways To Market For HELOC Success
Aaron Passman
Home equity lending is a winning option for credit unions in today’s mortgage environment. Learn how three different shops meet members’ needs.
Small House, Big Opportunity: 2 Takes On Manufactured Home Loans
Aaron Passman
Manufactured home loans can provide members access to affordable housing, including those in rural areas. Two credit unions share how they approach the niche product.
Mortgage Lending Is Back, But It Looks Different
Tony Waltrich
After a prolonged slowdown, signs of life are returning to mortgage lending. Growth is uneven, with first-time buyers and shifting rate dynamics driving activity in select segments.
MSUFCU Turns A Break In Payments Into A Member Experience Moment
Aaron Passman
The Michigan cooperative keeps everyday payments working and members happy by using a common friction point to build brand loyalty.
Insights From The Outside: Don Rositano
Marc Rapport
How a former Sam’s Club finance leader adapted his member-first mindset to a not-for-profit credit union.
What’s In A Name: Vice President Of History And Culture
Aaron Passman
How a novel role instills SchoolsFirst FCU’s future leaders with an appreciation for its past.
Growth Is A Mindset, But Success Is In The Contract
Callahan & Associates
Arriba Advisors co-founder Tom Russell explores how credit unions can bridge the gap between a growth mindset and their technical reality.
Fraud Is Faster, Smarter, And Harder To Stop. Here’s How To.
Callahan & Associates
RKL offers insight, expertise, and experience to help fight off growing threats.