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.
National And State Trends From The Latest HMDA Data
November 15, 2016
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The latest HMDA data is here. Check out trends in the mortgage industry, including state leaders.
A Brief Look At Trends In Automated Decisioning
November 14, 2016
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Callahan & Associates surveyed 333 credit unions to learn about automated decisioning practices in the consumer lending portfolio. What did it find?
Homeowner Trends In The United States
November 14, 2016
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HMDA data reveals who is, and who isn’t, taking out mortgages.
Day 1 Certainty Will Help Credit Unions Serve Customers
November 14, 2016
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Enhanced validation service and property inspection waivers will save credit unions’ borrowers time and money.
A Strategy To Borrow Responsibly And Save Sensibly
November 14, 2016
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Freedom First’s microloan program helps low-income members build credit and a nest egg.
How Credit Union Of America Increased Pull-Through Of TBD Applications By 52% In 3 Months
November 14, 2016
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Mortgage lending success in today’s marketplace begins with clear, timely communications with members.
Ask The Experts: Disparate Impact
November 14, 2016
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CRIF Achieve helps credit unions comply with fair lending regulations.
Getting To Yes, Mortgage Trends, And Payday Alternatives
November 14, 2016
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Four can’t-miss data points featured this week on CreditUnions.com.
GTE By The Numbers
November 7, 2016
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The team at GTE FCU managed the credit union through home prices declines and high unemployment.
Credit Union Mortgage Market Share Growth Outpaces Banks
November 7, 2016
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Four can’t-miss data points featured this week on CreditUnions.com.
National And State Trends From The Latest HMDA Data
The latest HMDA data is here. Check out trends in the mortgage industry, including state leaders.
A Brief Look At Trends In Automated Decisioning
Callahan & Associates surveyed 333 credit unions to learn about automated decisioning practices in the consumer lending portfolio. What did it find?
Homeowner Trends In The United States
HMDA data reveals who is, and who isn't, taking out mortgages.
Day 1 Certainty Will Help Credit Unions Serve Customers
Enhanced validation service and property inspection waivers will save credit unions’ borrowers time and money.
A Strategy To Borrow Responsibly And Save Sensibly
Freedom First’s microloan program helps low-income members build credit and a nest egg.
How Credit Union Of America Increased Pull-Through Of TBD Applications By 52% In 3 Months
Mortgage lending success in today’s marketplace begins with clear, timely communications with members.
Ask The Experts: Disparate Impact
CRIF Achieve helps credit unions comply with fair lending regulations.
Getting To Yes, Mortgage Trends, And Payday Alternatives
Four can't-miss data points featured this week on CreditUnions.com.
GTE By The Numbers
The team at GTE FCU managed the credit union through home prices declines and high unemployment.
Credit Union Mortgage Market Share Growth Outpaces Banks
Four can't-miss data points featured this week on CreditUnions.com.
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A Rewards Program That Relies On Relationships, Not Usage
Savana Morie
Nuvision’s Added Advantage program tracks member engagement across the credit union, then rewards relationships through better pricing and other perks.
Innovations Financial Bets Big On Small Business Lending
Aaron Passman
CDFI grant funding helps the Florida cooperative offer microloans for small businesses after many banks pulled out of its market.
How Marine Credit Union Shifted Its Foundation From Siloed To Symbiotic
Savana Morie
By aligning governance, leadership, and day to day operations, Marine Credit Union transformed its foundation from a parallel operation into a visible extension of the credit union brand.
How Today’s Market Is Stress-Testing Credit Union And Bank Earnings Models
Andrew Lepczyk
Credit union and bank earnings reflect different business objectives. Those differences matter for how financial institutions serve their markets.
The Case For Marketing That Doesn’t Lead With The Credit Union
Savana Morie
Whitefish Credit Union barely mentions itself in its member stories. Instead, its high-quality video storytelling spotlights people, businesses, and communities, building trust, advocacy, and impact that don’t always show up in traditional ROI metrics.
Exit Interview: Deb Vollmer
Aaron Passman
The retired Langley FCU executive looks back on a career shaped by industry change, evolving leadership responsibility, and a constant focus on serving members first.
How Affinity FCU Became A Financial First Responder
Callahan & Associates
The New Jersey-New York metro credit union shares how a wellbeing-led strategy ensures members know where to turn first when life gets difficult.
Running With Scissors: The Bold Side Of Personalization
Callahan & Associates
To become skilled at personalization, credit unions must stop making assumptions about what resonates with members and start leveraging data to be sure.
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.
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.