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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 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.
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.
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.
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 ...
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Fintech Grounded In Mission As Much As Market Opportunity
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.