Strategies To Enhance Mortgage Efficiency Without Cutting Jobs
Credit unions are shuffling staff and reimagining operations to make up for a slowdown in home lending.
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The Art Of Selling On Social Media
Credit unions are navigating regulatory compliance and setting guidelines to help mortgage, investment, and deposit teams gain more traction on social.
2024 Lending Outlook: Hopes, Fears, And Serving Members In The Year Ahead
Forget the Beige Book — these credit union executives offer insights on what it will take to see green.
Credit Unions Are Making Their Mark In Auto Lending
June 6, 2016
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Indirect lending helps the credit union industry build market share amid booming auto sales.
Is There An Auto Bubble In Credit Union Land?
June 6, 2016
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Credit union ledgers show no froth amid larger financial industry reports about a growing subprime auto loan bubble.
Why Vibrant Credit Union Doubled Down On Direct Lending
June 6, 2016
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The Illinois credit union phased out its indirect lending efforts and posted major gains in its auto portfolio.
Auto Lending By The Numbers (4Q 2015)
June 6, 2016
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More than 19 million members hold an auto loan originated by a credit union. What does that mean for the industry’s auto loan portfolio?
How To Map Your Way To Greater Indirect Lending Success
June 6, 2016
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These five areas of focus can help you better deal with dealers and win more business for your credit union.
Turning Lemons Into Lemonade
June 6, 2016
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GAP insurance can help lenders make lemons out of lemonade in a time of low interest rates.
How Credit Unions Are Driving Auto Growth
June 6, 2016
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This week, CreditUnions.com looks at different sources of auto loans, from the indirect channel to leases, and considers the possibility of a subprime auto bubble.
The Rise Of Indirect Lending
June 6, 2016
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Indirect auto lending overtook direct lending one year ago, and first quarter data shows no sign of a slow down.
The House That Credit Unions Built
June 1, 2016
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Real estate originations and balances climbed in the first quarter of 2016, showing the credit union industry is well positioned to serve the housing needs of members.
3 Takeaways From Trendwatch 1Q 2016
May 18, 2016
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Credit unions again set new marks in major measurements of industry strength, and Callahan’s Trendwatch webinar has the details.
Credit Unions Are Making Their Mark In Auto Lending
Indirect lending helps the credit union industry build market share amid booming auto sales.
Is There An Auto Bubble In Credit Union Land?
Credit union ledgers show no froth amid larger financial industry reports about a growing subprime auto loan bubble.
Why Vibrant Credit Union Doubled Down On Direct Lending
The Illinois credit union phased out its indirect lending efforts and posted major gains in its auto portfolio.
Auto Lending By The Numbers (4Q 2015)
More than 19 million members hold an auto loan originated by a credit union. What does that mean for the industry’s auto loan portfolio?
How To Map Your Way To Greater Indirect Lending Success
These five areas of focus can help you better deal with dealers and win more business for your credit union.
Turning Lemons Into Lemonade
GAP insurance can help lenders make lemons out of lemonade in a time of low interest rates.
How Credit Unions Are Driving Auto Growth
This week, CreditUnions.com looks at different sources of auto loans, from the indirect channel to leases, and considers the possibility of a subprime auto bubble.
The Rise Of Indirect Lending
Indirect auto lending overtook direct lending one year ago, and first quarter data shows no sign of a slow down.
The House That Credit Unions Built
Real estate originations and balances climbed in the first quarter of 2016, showing the credit union industry is well positioned to serve the housing needs ...
3 Takeaways From Trendwatch 1Q 2016
Credit unions again set new marks in major measurements of industry strength, and Callahan's Trendwatch webinar has the details.
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Don’t Wait For Data. FirstLook Analysis Is Available Today.
Callahan & Associates
Callahan & Associates provides an early look at quarterly performance results. Sneak a peek at the latest trends here.
What Credit Unions Can Learn From Mamdani’s Campaign
Alix Patterson
Don’t stop reading because you think this is a love letter to Zohran Mamdani. It’s not about politics; it’s about connection and authenticity. His people-first campaign offers four lessons for credit unions on speaking with purpose and being heard.
Member Experience Is Everything
Aaron Passman
Explore best practices to streamline service, inspire leadership engagement, and improve the member experience.
2 Hot Takes On Member Growth
Rebecca Wessler
Member growth is slowing. What can credit unions do about it? Callahan experts explore how purpose and financial wellbeing might be the key to sustainable member growth.
How Credit Unions Can Compete Through Omnichannel Member Experiences
Callahan & Associates
Futureproof your credit union. Learn how ASAPP Financial Technology’s bank.io OXP | Omnichannel Experience Platform supports credit unions as they compete against direct-to-consumer fintechs.
Why Service And Support Should Guide Your Technology Decisions
Callahan & Associates
Choosing the right credit union core technology provider helps members, employees, and the credit union thrive.
Insights From The Outside: Erling Amundson
Marc Rapport
When Erling Amundson made the jump from Fortune 500s to Langley Federal Credit Union, he brought a knack for member service and systems that listen, learn, and evolve.
3 Ways To Build A Better Member Experience
Rebecca Wessler
Credit unions improve the member experience through training, bilingual service, and bold branch strategies. Explore three stories that show what it takes to connect.
The Member Experience Revolution
Omar Shalabi
How changing consumer behavior is redefining branches as community spaces for advice, education, and connection.
How Credit Limits Impact Cardmember Usage And Loyalty
Callahan & Associates
Increases in credit limits strengthen trust and loyalty; denials risk driving cardholders away.