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.
One Size Fits None
November 22, 2016
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A multichannel marketing strategy yields success in a dual market.
Are You Working The Odds?
November 22, 2016
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Greater Nevada shares seven changes it has made over the past decade that have helped it succeed, no matter how the dice roll.
3 Ways To Reward Loyal Members
November 21, 2016
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Credit unions in Texas, Tennessee, and Arizona share pricing structures and best practices for relationship-based loan products.
Rewards For Loyalty, Booms And Busts, And Credit Union Earnings
November 21, 2016
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Three can’t-miss data points featured this week on CreditUnions.com.
3 Takeaways From Trendwatch 3Q 2016
November 17, 2016
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Shares, member business loans, and the fallout from the Wells Fargo scandal. How did credit unions perform in the third quarter?
Member Business Lending Grows In Third Quarter
November 15, 2016
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The industry sets new records as the portfolio tops $58 billion. The top 10 list spans the nation.
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.
Are You Working The Odds?
Greater Nevada shares seven changes it has made over the past decade that have helped it succeed, no matter how the dice roll.
3 Ways To Reward Loyal Members
Credit unions in Texas, Tennessee, and Arizona share pricing structures and best practices for relationship-based loan products.
Rewards For Loyalty, Booms And Busts, And Credit Union Earnings
Three can't-miss data points featured this week on CreditUnions.com.
3 Takeaways From Trendwatch 3Q 2016
Shares, member business loans, and the fallout from the Wells Fargo scandal. How did credit unions perform in the third quarter?
Member Business Lending Grows In Third Quarter
The industry sets new records as the portfolio tops $58 billion. The top 10 list spans the nation.
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.
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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.