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.
How To Set Lending Records
August 22, 2016
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This week, CreditUnions.com showcases case studies from both large and small credit unions with excellent loan growth metrics, as well as looks at some larger lending trends.
8 Ways To Look At Asset Quality
August 22, 2016
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Loans surpassed $800 billon in the first three months of the year. Here’s how to make sure the industry’s growing portfolio stays strong.
Credit Unions Set A Record For Dollar Amount Originated
August 16, 2016
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Second quarter data shows industry real estate loan growth is strong, but lenders should take portfolio quality and state-level trends into consideration.
‘S’ Is For ‘Sensitivity’
August 11, 2016
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Reactions vary as the credit union industry prepares for its primary regulator to add ‘S’ to CAMEL.
3 Loan Products Drive Balances To New High
August 9, 2016
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Second quarter lending puts credit unions on the path to another record-breaking year. As of June 2016, three loan products accounted for more than 81% of the annual growth.
2Q 2016 Delinquency: The More Things Stay The Same, The More They Change
August 5, 2016
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Overall delinquency is following the traditional cycle, but this year’s numbers might indicate a break in generally declining delinquency rates.
The Refi Boom Comes To Student Loans
July 25, 2016
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Low rate environment and soaring student debt lead to growing refinance boom in student lending.
What To Consider Before Outsourcing A Credit Card Program
July 13, 2016
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There are three broad credit card management options that carry their own advantages and considerations.
If Credit Unions Were Called to Capitol Hill
July 12, 2016
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Last week, CEOs of some of the nation’s largest banks were summoned by Congress to defend their management of bailout funds. What would it look like if they called on credit unions?
4Front Credit Union Shares A Winning Approach To Online and Mobile Strategy
July 11, 2016
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Michigan credit union uses its new LOS to be everywhere its members need it to be.
How To Set Lending Records
This week, CreditUnions.com showcases case studies from both large and small credit unions with excellent loan growth metrics, as well as looks at some larger ...
8 Ways To Look At Asset Quality
Loans surpassed $800 billon in the first three months of the year. Here’s how to make sure the industry's growing portfolio stays strong.
Credit Unions Set A Record For Dollar Amount Originated
Second quarter data shows industry real estate loan growth is strong, but lenders should take portfolio quality and state-level trends into consideration.
‘S’ Is For ‘Sensitivity’
Reactions vary as the credit union industry prepares for its primary regulator to add ‘S’ to CAMEL.
3 Loan Products Drive Balances To New High
Second quarter lending puts credit unions on the path to another record-breaking year. As of June 2016, three loan products accounted for more than 81% ...
2Q 2016 Delinquency: The More Things Stay The Same, The More They Change
Overall delinquency is following the traditional cycle, but this year’s numbers might indicate a break in generally declining delinquency rates.
The Refi Boom Comes To Student Loans
Low rate environment and soaring student debt lead to growing refinance boom in student lending.
What To Consider Before Outsourcing A Credit Card Program
There are three broad credit card management options that carry their own advantages and considerations.
If Credit Unions Were Called to Capitol Hill
Last week, CEOs of some of the nation’s largest banks were summoned by Congress to defend their management of bailout funds. What would it look ...
4Front Credit Union Shares A Winning Approach To Online and Mobile Strategy
Michigan credit union uses its new LOS to be everywhere its members need it to be.
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The Case For Marketing That Doesn’t Lead With The Credit Union
Savana Morie
Whitefish Credit Union barely mentions itself in its member stories. Instead, its high-quality video storytelling spotlights people, businesses, and communities, building trust, advocacy, and impact that don’t always show up in traditional ROI metrics.
Exit Interview: Deb Vollmer
Aaron Passman
The retired Langley FCU executive looks back on a career shaped by industry change, evolving leadership responsibility, and a constant focus on serving members first.
How Affinity FCU Became A Financial First Responder
Callahan & Associates
The New Jersey-New York metro credit union shares how a wellbeing-led strategy ensures members know where to turn first when life gets difficult.
Running With Scissors: The Bold Side Of Personalization
Callahan & Associates
To become skilled at personalization, credit unions must stop making assumptions about what resonates with members and start leveraging data to be sure.
A Short Guide To Compliance With The New Succession Planning Rule
Jennie Boden
Check all the right boxes while tying your credit union compliance efforts to strategy.
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.
10 Credit Unions That Top The Charts In Member Value
William Hunt
Callahan & Associates spotlights credit unions that return more value to members.
Engagement Is Not A Perk. It Is A Strategy.
A. Jerome Fowlkes
Langley FCU asked what it would take to be a truly exceptional workplace, and it shares four ways to get there.
The Opportunity For Credit Unions In NCUA’s New Succession Planning Rule
Jennie Boden
Make your succession plan strategic and give it ‘teeth’ to reap the benefits of stronger governance and more effective C-suite leadership.
How A Child Savings Account Program Is Shaping Futures In Harbor Beach
Savana Morie
A public-private partnership in Michigan aims to influence opportunities after high school via a child savings account that provides yearly deposits and every reason to imagine what comes after graduation.