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.
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.
Lending By The Numbers (2Q 2016)
November 7, 2016
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Check out how the credit union loan portfolio fared in the first six months of 2016.
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.
Lending By The Numbers (2Q 2016)
Check out how the credit union loan portfolio fared in the first six months of 2016.
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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.