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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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AI Boot Camp Is More Than Basic Training At Clearview FCU
Aaron Passman
Hands-on work with artificial intelligence tools is future-proofing staff members, giving them the confidence to adoption new technology and embrace efficiencies.
Stable Economy. Strained Households.
Andrew Lepczyk
Wages briefly caught up with inflation, but rising costs have pushed them back into negative territory. Here’s what that shift means for member finances and credit union performance.
Fintech Grounded In Mission As Much As Market Opportunity
Marc Rapport
Suncoast Credit Union balances near-term needs with longer-term bets, applying discipline to timing, valuation, and fit to decide when to invest and when to walk away.
Industry Intelligence For Credit Union Leaders
Callahan & Associates
Looking for quarterly data coverage, expert analysis, lessons from leading credit unions, and more? Callahan has it covered. Comparing top-level performance and digging into the details has never been easier.
Cost Pressures Are Changing Member Behavior
Savana Morie
First quarter data shows how rising costs are pushing consumers toward flexibility and reshaping borrowing and saving habits.
WSECU Invests In Innovation To Solve Pain Points
Marc Rapport
A dedicated CUSO holding company allows WSECU to move beyond building and back fintech partners it helps shape and scale.
When Employees Own Culture, Service Follows
Savana Morie
Advancial FCU links internal service standards, employee feedback, and peer recognition to create a more consistent experience for both staff and members.
How MSUFCU Builds And Backs Fintech Solutions
Marc Rapport
MSUFCU takes a hands-on approach to fintech, piloting solutions through its in-house lab before scaling and backing them through a wholly owned CUSO.
Members Demand Digital, But They Want Branches, Too
Savana Morie
Affinity Plus FCU has a clear member service mantra: digital for daily, human when it’s hard. Its CEO and CFO share what that looks like in practice.
How A Holding Company Helps Service Credit Union Win At Fintech
Marc Rapport
The New Hampshire cooperative shares how its fintech arm, Service Ventures, evaluates investments, balances risk, and defines success.
The Rise Of The Machines