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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.
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.
Why Credit Unions Need To Beware The TCPA
December 1, 2016
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Class-action suits pile up and it’s very easy to run afoul of complex, outdated regulations surrounding auto-calls and collections.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
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Twenty-eight graphs, charts, and maps that evaluate credit union performance in the third quarter of 2016.
A Wake-Up Call In 2017?
December 1, 2016
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The year of the monkey is in the books. Say hello to the year of the rooster.
State In The Spotlight: Pennsylvania
December 1, 2016
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Besting national averages across various penetration and efficiency rates, financial cooperatives in the Keystone State are efficiently serving members and expanding books of business with their current staffing models.
State By State Growth Rates For 3Q 2016
November 30, 2016
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Credit union asset, loan, share, and member growth were strong in the third quarter of 2016, both for the industry and on a state-by-state level.
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.
A Wake-Up Call In 2017?
The year of the monkey is in the books. Say hello to the year of the rooster.
State In The Spotlight: Pennsylvania
Besting national averages across various penetration and efficiency rates, financial cooperatives in the Keystone State are efficiently serving members and expanding books of business with ...
State By State Growth Rates For 3Q 2016
Credit union asset, loan, share, and member growth were strong in the third quarter of 2016, both for the industry and on a state-by-state level. ...
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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.
Future Bets From Today’s Credit Unions
Marc Rapport
Industry leaders share how they approach fintech investment, balancing immediate needs with longer-term bets while keeping member value and mission at the center.
AI Adoption Is Growing. Are Credit Unions Keeping Pace?
Andrew Lepczyk
New data from Gallup shows half of all employees who work for companies that pay for AI tools use them. Credit unions are building their own momentum.