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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Keep The Mortgage. Ditch The Fees.
Savana Morie
A rethink of closing costs, rate relief, and employer partnerships helped 7 17 Credit Union build an affordable housing mortgage program that works.
Home Is Where The Heart (And More) Is
Aaron Passman
Where is mortgage growth coming from right now? This week, CreditUnions.com covers a mix of home equity campaigns, targeted affordability programs, and niche lending strategies that are bringing borrowers back into the market.
3 Ways To Market For HELOC Success
Aaron Passman
Home equity lending is a winning option for credit unions in today’s mortgage environment. Learn how three different shops meet members’ needs.
Small House, Big Opportunity: 2 Takes On Manufactured Home Loans
Aaron Passman
Manufactured home loans can provide members access to affordable housing, including those in rural areas. Two credit unions share how they approach the niche product.
Mortgage Lending Is Back, But It Looks Different
Tony Waltrich
After a prolonged slowdown, signs of life are returning to mortgage lending. Growth is uneven, with first-time buyers and shifting rate dynamics driving activity in select segments.
MSUFCU Turns A Break In Payments Into A Member Experience Moment
Aaron Passman
The Michigan cooperative keeps everyday payments working and members happy by using a common friction point to build brand loyalty.
Insights From The Outside: Don Rositano
Marc Rapport
How a former Sam’s Club finance leader adapted his member-first mindset to a not-for-profit credit union.
What’s In A Name: Vice President Of History And Culture
Aaron Passman
How a unique role instills SchoolsFirst FCU’s future leaders with an appreciation for its past.
Growth Is A Mindset, But Success Is In The Contract
Callahan & Associates
Arriba Advisors co-founder Tom Russell explores how credit unions can bridge the gap between a growth mindset and their technical reality.
Fraud Is Faster, Smarter, And Harder To Stop. Here’s How To.
Callahan & Associates
RKL offers insight, expertise, and experience to help fight off growing threats.