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Credit unions are shuffling staff and reimagining operations to make up for a slowdown in home lending.
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The Art Of Selling On Social Media
Credit unions are navigating regulatory compliance and setting guidelines to help mortgage, investment, and deposit teams gain more traction on social.
2024 Lending Outlook: Hopes, Fears, And Serving Members In The Year Ahead
Forget the Beige Book — these credit union executives offer insights on what it will take to see green.
Credit Union Share Growth Picks Up Steam In 2015
February 2, 2016
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Despite a red-hot lending market, credit union share balances increase through the end of the year.
No One-Size-Fits-All Approach To Balance Sheet Management
February 1, 2016
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This week, CreditUnions.com features five articles showcasing strategies different credit unions use to manage balance sheets and better serve members.
How To Buy A Participation Loan
February 1, 2016
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Kevin Kesecker, vice president and chief lending officer for SECU of Maryland, offers advice on how to review packaged loans to make sure they are attractive — and worthwhile — to the credit union.
Light On Lending? Not Today’s Credit Unions.
January 25, 2016
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This week, CreditUnions.com is featuring performance data and vetted strategies from leaders in the lending sphere.
How To Build An MBL Program
January 25, 2016
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A dedicated team and executive oversight has allowed Listerhill Credit Union to open the floodgates to member business loan growth.
How Attentive Listening Makes For Stronger Lending
January 25, 2016
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First Source Federal Credit Union scores rapid loan growth by considering a borrower’s personal background as well as their financial history.
Point-Of-Sale Financing: A New Growth Channel For Credit Unions
January 11, 2016
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Why retail and medical lending can be a smart play for credit unions.
Light On Lending? Not Todays Credit Unions.
January 8, 2016
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This week, CreditUnions.com is featuring performance data and vetted strategies from leaders in the lending sphere.
Do You Have A Top 200 Originator?
January 6, 2016
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Each year, the National Mortgage News publishes a list of top 200 loan originators. Here’s why credit unions need to be on the list.
Equity Investment Is A Big Idea For 2016
January 4, 2016
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Crowdfunding provides opportunities for credit unions, small businesses, investors, and local communities.
Credit Union Share Growth Picks Up Steam In 2015
Despite a red-hot lending market, credit union share balances increase through the end of the year.
No One-Size-Fits-All Approach To Balance Sheet Management
This week, CreditUnions.com features five articles showcasing strategies different credit unions use to manage balance sheets and better serve members.
How To Buy A Participation Loan
Kevin Kesecker, vice president and chief lending officer for SECU of Maryland, offers advice on how to review packaged loans to make sure they are ...
Light On Lending? Not Today’s Credit Unions.
This week, CreditUnions.com is featuring performance data and vetted strategies from leaders in the lending sphere.
How To Build An MBL Program
A dedicated team and executive oversight has allowed Listerhill Credit Union to open the floodgates to member business loan growth.
How Attentive Listening Makes For Stronger Lending
First Source Federal Credit Union scores rapid loan growth by considering a borrower’s personal background as well as their financial history.
Point-Of-Sale Financing: A New Growth Channel For Credit Unions
Why retail and medical lending can be a smart play for credit unions.
Light On Lending? Not Todays Credit Unions.
This week, CreditUnions.com is featuring performance data and vetted strategies from leaders in the lending sphere.
Equity Investment Is A Big Idea For 2016
Crowdfunding provides opportunities for credit unions, small businesses, investors, and local communities.
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What’s In A Name: Vice President Of Retail Quality Control And Projects
Marc Rapport
Stephanie Sides straddles daily branch operations and strategic management to ensure retail quality at Texas Trust.
Universal Tellers Take Credit Unions Beyond Basic Banking
Marc Rapport
Branching experts share the pros and cons behind ditching the traditional teller role in favor of a new staffing model.
Traditional Tellers Offer Tried-And-True Benefits
Marc Rapport
Evolving technology and alternative staffing models offer greater flexibility and efficiencies, but the conventional service model remains a mainstay at many credit unions.
Redwood Credit Union Serves Up More Than Financial Services
Savana Morie
The California cooperative has partnered with a catering company to open a café in its two headquarters buildings, offering fresh, affordable food to the public.
More Branches, But Smaller And Smarter
Aaron Passman
Cooperatives are expanding branch networks as banks of all sizes pull back from brick-and-mortar.
UFCU’s Mobile Branch Drives Financial Sense In Underserved Communities
Savana Morie
The Texas credit union is extending financial services and resources to geographical areas with limited or no banking presence.
Loan Trends In 2Q24
Andrew Lepczyk
Fluctuating loan demand upset credit union lending pipelines and balance sheets in the first half of the year. How significant were these impacts?
Macroeconomic Indicators In 2Q24
Andrew Lepczyk
Six data points showcase what’s happening in the U.S. economy that could direct credit union decision-making for the rest of the year.
As Indirect Lending Falls, So Goes Auto Market Share
Sherry Virden
Credit unions have made the choice to back away from indirect auto lending, but that has come with a substantial opportunity cost.
Better Rates And Service Mean Extra Costs For Credit Unions
Trace Jerrett
Credit unions leverage their member-first mission to better serve all members, even those of modest means, making cooperatives especially valuable in challenging economic times.
Do You Have A Top 200 Originator?