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.
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.
A Strategy To Post Arresting Loan Growth
May 9, 2016
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CAHP Credit Union underpins loan growth by building rapport with peace officers across the Golden State.
Credit Unions And The Online Lending Marketplace
May 9, 2016
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What role can cooperatives play in an industry that was at one point considered a disruptor?
Lending Highlights From Fourth Quarter 2015
May 9, 2016
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Credit union lending reached a record high of $796.5 billion in 2015 as cooperatives posted year-over-year growth in every major loan category.
The Story Behind The Business Boom
May 9, 2016
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The demand for member business loans and services is growing, and offering MBL options are one way to remain competitive in the financial industry.
How Credit Unions Can Safely Expand Into Lower Score Tiers
May 9, 2016
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Analytics that identify pay-back characteristics can help lenders expand into C segment of borrowers.
Lending, Lending, Everywhere
May 9, 2016
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This week, CreditUnions.com drills down into the loan portfolio and explores the ways different credit unions are growing loans.
Auto Loan Penetration (4Q 2015)
April 30, 2016
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There are 20 credit unions that boast an auto loan penetration rate of more than 50%. Who are they?
First Mortgage Origination Growth (4Q 2015)
April 30, 2016
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Which credit unions lead the nation in 12-month first mortgage origination growth?
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.
A Strategy To Post Arresting Loan Growth
CAHP Credit Union underpins loan growth by building rapport with peace officers across the Golden State.
Credit Unions And The Online Lending Marketplace
What role can cooperatives play in an industry that was at one point considered a disruptor?
Lending Highlights From Fourth Quarter 2015
Credit union lending reached a record high of $796.5 billion in 2015 as cooperatives posted year-over-year growth in every major loan category.
The Story Behind The Business Boom
The demand for member business loans and services is growing, and offering MBL options are one way to remain competitive in the financial industry.
How Credit Unions Can Safely Expand Into Lower Score Tiers
Analytics that identify pay-back characteristics can help lenders expand into C segment of borrowers.
Lending, Lending, Everywhere
This week, CreditUnions.com drills down into the loan portfolio and explores the ways different credit unions are growing loans.
Auto Loan Penetration (4Q 2015)
There are 20 credit unions that boast an auto loan penetration rate of more than 50%. Who are they?
First Mortgage Origination Growth (4Q 2015)
Which credit unions lead the nation in 12-month first mortgage origination growth?
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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.