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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.
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?
State In The Spotlight: Virginia
April 30, 2016
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Virginia credit unions set records in loan originations, members, shares, loans, and much more in 2015. More members than ever are choosing Virginia credit unions as their financial institution of choice, driving up penetration metrics and average member relationships across the state.
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?
State In The Spotlight: Virginia
Virginia credit unions set records in loan originations, members, shares, loans, and much more in 2015. More members than ever are choosing Virginia credit unions ...
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Financial Market Jitters Escalate
Jason Haley
Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.
Takeaways From Day 2 Of GAC
Aaron Passman
From macroeconomics to multiculturalism, the future of AI, and more, the second day of this year’s convention was packed with insights.
Takeaways From Day 1 Of GAC
Aaron Passman
From new attitudes to new ways of thinking about service delivery, here’s a look at the first day of the industry’s biggest event.
Credit Union Storytelling With A Mission Focus
Marc Rapport
Storytelling drives growth and loyalty at Navy Federal, where real member experiences become narratives that strengthen trust, reinforce value, and build lasting relationships.
How Lake Trust Turns Member Experiences Into Brand Strategy
Savana Morie
From where stories come from to how they’re produced and distributed, Lake Trust shares how authentic member narratives strengthen its brand and show what “positive impact” looks like in action.
How An Internal Storyteller Fuels Member Growth At Navy Federal
Marc Rapport
An expert in user experience turns complex problems and opportunities into narratives that guide leaders toward confident decisions and growth-focused investment.
At Ardent Credit Union, Deposits Are A ‘Slam Dunk’
Aaron Passman
The Philadelphia-area cooperative scores among rate-shopping members with a co-branded certificate that links savings returns to college basketball results.
The Strategic Case For Rethinking Credit Card Issuing
Callahan & Associates
The credit unions that will win the next decade of card growth are those that treat credit cards not as one time product launches but as dynamic ecosystems requiring continuous investment.
What Gen Z Is Really Looking For In A Credit Union
Callahan & Associates
Gen Z’s faith in traditional institutions gives credit unions a rich opportunity to serve as a key source of financial guidance.
What’s Job No. 2?
Aaron Passman
CreditUnions.com is all-in on growth and marketing this week, spotlighting real-world strategies that help cooperatives serve members for life, invest in people, expand their impact, and more.