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.
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.
U.S. Mortgages: Credit Unions Vs. Banks
November 7, 2016
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What does new Home Mortgage Disclosure Act data say about credit union performance?
CUbroadcast Highlights Credit Union Growth By Region
November 4, 2016
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In episode No. 658, Callahan Industry Analyst Liz Furman digs deep into national and regional data and debunks the myth that credit union membership and asset growth is strictly due to mergers.
8 Facts About HELOCs And Second Mortgages
October 31, 2016
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While home equity lines of credit and second mortgages account for a smaller portion of real estate loans, consumers are using them to a great extent.
Make A WISH. Buy A Home.
October 31, 2016
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Funds from an FHLB program helps TruWest Credit Union put members into affordable homes.
It’s A Wrap: Money 20/20 Through A Credit Union Industry Lens
October 27, 2016
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Financial tech trade show had big focus on increasing access to credit, both in rating risk and making lending fast and convenient.
The Hearts Of Non-Profits And The Mentality Of Hungry Entrepreneurs
October 24, 2016
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A Money 20/20 session on new credit scoring techniques highlights a new focus on financial inclusion and expanding the pool of potential borrowers.
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.
U.S. Mortgages: Credit Unions Vs. Banks
What does new Home Mortgage Disclosure Act data say about credit union performance?
CUbroadcast Highlights Credit Union Growth By Region
In episode No. 658, Callahan Industry Analyst Liz Furman digs deep into national and regional data and debunks the myth that credit union membership and ...
8 Facts About HELOCs And Second Mortgages
While home equity lines of credit and second mortgages account for a smaller portion of real estate loans, consumers are using them to a great ...
Make A WISH. Buy A Home.
Funds from an FHLB program helps TruWest Credit Union put members into affordable homes.
It’s A Wrap: Money 20/20 Through A Credit Union Industry Lens
Financial tech trade show had big focus on increasing access to credit, both in rating risk and making lending fast and convenient.
The Hearts Of Non-Profits And The Mentality Of Hungry Entrepreneurs
A Money 20/20 session on new credit scoring techniques highlights a new focus on financial inclusion and expanding the pool of potential borrowers.
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6 Credit Union Executive Priorities For 2026
Jay Johnson
Credit union leaders want to know where peers are placing their focus. These six priorities reflect how leadership teams are responding to change with intention and clarity.
What’s Next For Credit Union Earnings?
Omar Shalabi
As margin support begins to fade, earnings performance is becoming more sensitive to revenue mix and harder to interpret through public reporting alone.
The Great Wealth Transfer Is Also A Relationship Transfer
Savana Morie
Harvard FCU combines digital estate planning with human financial guidance to support positive, proactive wealth transfer across generations.
The Lending Lag Is Real, And Here’s What Smaller Credit Unions Can Do About It
Callahan & Associates
Discover how small to midsize credit unions can weather the economic headwinds hitting their communities right now.
Fresh Risks For Financial Markets
Jason Haley
Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.
What’s In A Name: AVP Of Member Insights
Aaron Passman
At Service Credit Union, Dave Widener connects data, strategy, and culture to shape better outcomes for members.
At Cardinal Credit Union, Small Investments Offer Big Financial Lessons
Aaron Passman
The Ohio-based cooperative has partnered with a fintech to offer fractional investing as part of its financial education curriculum in local schools.
How Compensation Blind Spots Impact CEO Retention And Succession
Callahan & Associates
Seven questions credit union board members should ask to ensure alignment on executive benefit plan goals.
What Makes Good AI Policy? Start With Curiosity And Accountability.
Marc Rapport
As credit unions move from experimentation to adoption, leaders offer firsthand knowledge on what separates weak policies from strong ones that actually work.
Governance And Guardrails Help Credit Unions Navigate AI
Aaron Passman
How Members Cooperative focuses on structure, oversight, and clear expectations to ensure AI supports, not undermines, long term strategy.