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.
Student Lending, Non-Interest Income, And More
September 19, 2016
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Five can’t-miss data points featured this week on CreditUnions.com.
4 Graphs About Non-Interest Income
September 12, 2016
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In July 2016, Callahan & Associates surveyed 170 credit union executives from 40 states to gain insight into their current and emerging sources of non-interest income.
How This Small, Single-Sponsor Credit Union Hangs Tough
September 6, 2016
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Simplot Employees Credit Union uses new tools to stay old school with a single branch and sponsor.
3 Graphs That Show Second Quarter Member Service Success
September 4, 2016
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Credit unions are serving members better than ever before, and these three graphs show just how much ground the cooperative industry has gained.
New Cultures, Member Relationships, Leadership Styles
August 29, 2016
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This week, CreditUnions.com profiles a new culture in Arizona, small dollar loans in New Mexico, and data insights nationwide.
Why Nusenda Partners With Local Organizations To Vet Small-Dollar Loans
August 29, 2016
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The New Mexico credit union puts community capital and cooperative principles to work.
Member Relationships By The Number (1Q 2016)
August 29, 2016
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Penetration metrics are up across all major product types, with share draft penetration topping 50%.
3 Takeaways From Trendwatch 2Q 2016
August 23, 2016
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Second quarter performance data tells a positive story: member growth has never been stronger, the loan faucet is still flowing, and credit unions are well-positioned from an interest rate risk perspective.
Lending Highlights From First Quarter 2016
August 22, 2016
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Growth percentiles in major lending categories highlight opportunity and success in the credit union loan portfolio.
A Team Solution To The Payday Lending Problem
August 22, 2016
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Redstone Federal Credit Union combines risk and reward in its counseling-lending program and casts a wary eye at proposed CFPB changes in short-term loan regs.
Student Lending, Non-Interest Income, And More
Five can't-miss data points featured this week on CreditUnions.com.
4 Graphs About Non-Interest Income
In July 2016, Callahan & Associates surveyed 170 credit union executives from 40 states to gain insight into their current and emerging sources of non-interest ...
How This Small, Single-Sponsor Credit Union Hangs Tough
Simplot Employees Credit Union uses new tools to stay old school with a single branch and sponsor.
3 Graphs That Show Second Quarter Member Service Success
Credit unions are serving members better than ever before, and these three graphs show just how much ground the cooperative industry has gained.
New Cultures, Member Relationships, Leadership Styles
This week, CreditUnions.com profiles a new culture in Arizona, small dollar loans in New Mexico, and data insights nationwide.
Why Nusenda Partners With Local Organizations To Vet Small-Dollar Loans
The New Mexico credit union puts community capital and cooperative principles to work.
Member Relationships By The Number (1Q 2016)
Penetration metrics are up across all major product types, with share draft penetration topping 50%.
3 Takeaways From Trendwatch 2Q 2016
Second quarter performance data tells a positive story: member growth has never been stronger, the loan faucet is still flowing, and credit unions are well-positioned ...
Lending Highlights From First Quarter 2016
Growth percentiles in major lending categories highlight opportunity and success in the credit union loan portfolio.
A Team Solution To The Payday Lending Problem
Redstone Federal Credit Union combines risk and reward in its counseling-lending program and casts a wary eye at proposed CFPB changes in short-term loan regs. ...
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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.
The Numbers Are Good. The Moment Is Hard.
William Hunt
Members are anxious about their financial futures, even as credit unions remain financially strong. Institutions that respond to this moment can make 2026 a turning point.
Wages Are Growing. Wallets Are Not.
Sherry Virden
Global events are flowing directly into household budgets, reshaping how credit union members save, borrow, and cope. Such trends don’t always show up in headline data.
Credit Unions Are Having A Margin Moment
Tony Waltrich
Credit unions are benefiting from a rare margin advantage as loans reprice slower than deposits. The question now is how institutions will use that strength to better serve members.
Where Have All The Members Gone?
Omar Shalabi
Membership growth is slowing, but financial activity is not. What does the modern financial relationship look like?
5 Takeaways From First Quarter Credit Union Performance Data
William Hunt
Inflation, war, and uncertain futures have reshaped members’ needs in 2026. What does credit union performance data from the first quarter of 2026 say about household budgets, inflation pressures, and more?