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
Our Lending page is the spot for credit union strategies on product development, operations, and pricing.
Top Lending Articles
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 Heritage FCU Increased Sales By Nearly 50%
December 26, 2016
No Comments
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
No Comments
Five can’t-miss data points featured this week on CreditUnions.com.
The Driving Decision To Offer Auto Leases
December 21, 2016
No Comments
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
No Comments
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
No Comments
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
No Comments
Interactions with and baseline knowledge of technology drives the majority of loan operations.
Pumped-Up Loans And A Debunked Merger Myth
December 12, 2016
No Comments
Six can’t-miss data points featured this week on CreditUnions.com.
The Race Is On For Online Originations
December 9, 2016
No Comments
Digital offerings and strategies that drive online mortgage originations are put to the test at the annual Digital Mortgage Conference in San Francisco.
Why Credit Unions Need To Beware The TCPA
December 1, 2016
No Comments
Class-action suits pile up and it’s very easy to run afoul of complex, outdated regulations surrounding auto-calls and collections.
Industry Performance By The Numbers (3Q 2016)
December 1, 2016
No Comments
Twenty-eight graphs, charts, and maps that evaluate credit union performance in the third quarter of 2016.
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.
Why Credit Unions Need To Beware The TCPA
Class-action suits pile up and it’s very easy to run afoul of complex, outdated regulations surrounding auto-calls and collections.
Industry Performance By The Numbers (3Q 2016)
Twenty-eight graphs, charts, and maps that evaluate credit union performance in the third quarter of 2016.
Browse Topics
A Short Guide To Compliance With The New Succession Planning Rule
Jennie Boden
Check all the right boxes while tying your credit union compliance efforts to strategy.
The Opportunity For Credit Unions In NCUA’s New Succession Planning Rule
Jennie Boden
Make your succession plan strategic and give it ‘teeth’ to reap the benefits of stronger governance and more effective C-suite leadership.
Manufactured Homes Help Close The Housing Affordability Gap
Aaron Passman
Lower prices and better amenities are making pre-built homes an appealing option for credit unions looking to bolster their balance sheet and borrowers stymied by the affordable housing crisis.
How Prepared Are U.S. Workers For Retirement? The Answer Is, ‘Not Well.’
Andrew Lepczyk
Data from Vanguard shows retirement preparation declines with age, leaving no generation fully ready. The gap presents both a challenge and an opportunity for credit unions.
What’s In A Name: Chief People And Technology Officer
Savana Morie
It’s not every day a technology leader takes over HR. Vantage West’s Rob Hoyle explains why the two disciplines are linked now more than ever.
The Employee Benefit Cost Crisis And The Financial Strategy Forward-Thinking Credit Unions Are Using To Solve It
Callahan & Associates
Rising credit union benefit costs don’t have to remain a permanent operating burden.
Financial Market Jitters Escalate
Jason Haley
Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.
Takeaways From Day 2 Of GAC
Aaron Passman
From macroeconomics to multiculturalism, the future of AI, and more, the second day of this year’s convention was packed with insights.
Takeaways From Day 1 Of GAC
Aaron Passman
From new attitudes to new ways of thinking about service delivery, here’s a look at the first day of the industry’s biggest event.
Credit Union Storytelling With A Mission Focus
Marc Rapport
Storytelling drives growth and loyalty at Navy Federal, where real member experiences become narratives that strengthen trust, reinforce value, and build lasting relationships.