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.
‘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.
Does Your Collection Reporting Stack Up?
July 11, 2016
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Here are four elements of a collection reporting system that will help you effectively measure your operation’s success.
A 3-Year Strategy To Turn Around Negative Growth
July 11, 2016
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Capitol Credit Union revamped policies, processes, and procedures to counter negative loan and member growth and once again achieve stable financial footing.
How Interra Credit Union Boosted Online Apps By 50% In One Year
July 8, 2016
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A new mobile loan application platform has extended and unified the Indiana credit union’s online presence.
‘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.
Does Your Collection Reporting Stack Up?
Here are four elements of a collection reporting system that will help you effectively measure your operation’s success.
A 3-Year Strategy To Turn Around Negative Growth
Capitol Credit Union revamped policies, processes, and procedures to counter negative loan and member growth and once again achieve stable financial footing.
How Interra Credit Union Boosted Online Apps By 50% In One Year
A new mobile loan application platform has extended and unified the Indiana credit union’s online presence.
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Fintech Grounded In Mission As Much As Market Opportunity
Marc Rapport
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
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.
Cost Pressures Are Changing Member Behavior
Savana Morie
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
Marc Rapport
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
Marc Rapport
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.