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.
2016 Priorities At-A-Glance
April 30, 2016
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What do credit union executives hope to accomplish in the coming year? Feedback from the 2016 Executive Outlook Survey shines a light on a few things.
Buying a Pre-Exisiting Business
April 29, 2016
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Citadel Federal Credit Union in Thorndale, PA, recently took a novel approach to starting our credit union service organization (CUSO), Citadel Financial Services – buying a pre-existing business. We at Citadel have already had experience with CUSOs. We have long had a 60% ownership of a check processing organization and 100% ownership of an indirect lending CUSO that works through 165 auto dealer
Refinancing Is a Win-Win Situation
April 29, 2016
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Wright-Patt Credit Union has seen members affected firsthand by the economy, but the credit union has helped members, improved credit union revenue, and shown how America can get growth started.
Joining the Credit Union Student Choice Network
April 29, 2016
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Wright-Patt CU wanted to set up a student lending program and found it could team with the new Credit Union Student Choice network.
Ent Seizes the FHA Opportunity
April 29, 2016
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Ent Credit Union ($2.4B, Colorado Springs, CO) has seen significant growth and opportunity in their FHA program.
A Wake Up Call for Credit Unions: Solutions for Stuggling Members
April 29, 2016
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Beleagured members benefit when Ent Federal Credit Union’s collection team morphs into proactive Member Solutions department.
Holding to a Solid Strategy
April 29, 2016
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Legacy FCU in Birmingham aggressively began positioning itself in the marketplace several years ago and now is reaping rewards.
A Personal Touch
April 29, 2016
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Sooper Credit Union creates an intimate member rapport through personalized URLs.
How Northwest FCU Attracted $1.4M in New Loans Using Personalized Email
April 29, 2016
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By using personalized emails with an interest rate special, Northwest FCU attracted more than $1 billion in new loans.
Using Loan Automation to Become a Market Leader
April 29, 2016
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Louisiana Federal Credit Union has made their online mortgage applications the cornerstone of the mortgage ledning strategy, yielding solid growth in a turbulent market.
2016 Priorities At-A-Glance
What do credit union executives hope to accomplish in the coming year? Feedback from the 2016 Executive Outlook Survey shines a light on a few ...
Buying a Pre-Exisiting Business
Citadel Federal Credit Union in Thorndale, PA, recently took a novel approach to starting our credit union service organization (CUSO), Citadel Financial Services - buying ...
Refinancing Is a Win-Win Situation
Wright-Patt Credit Union has seen members affected firsthand by the economy, but the credit union has helped members, improved credit union revenue, and shown how ...
Joining the Credit Union Student Choice Network
Wright-Patt CU wanted to set up a student lending program and found it could team with the new Credit Union Student Choice network.
Ent Seizes the FHA Opportunity
Ent Credit Union ($2.4B, Colorado Springs, CO) has seen significant growth and opportunity in their FHA program.
A Wake Up Call for Credit Unions: Solutions for Stuggling Members
Beleagured members benefit when Ent Federal Credit Union's collection team morphs into proactive Member Solutions department.
Holding to a Solid Strategy
Legacy FCU in Birmingham aggressively began positioning itself in the marketplace several years ago and now is reaping rewards.
A Personal Touch
Sooper Credit Union creates an intimate member rapport through personalized URLs.
How Northwest FCU Attracted $1.4M in New Loans Using Personalized Email
By using personalized emails with an interest rate special, Northwest FCU attracted more than $1 billion in new loans.
Using Loan Automation to Become a Market Leader
Louisiana Federal Credit Union has made their online mortgage applications the cornerstone of the mortgage ledning strategy, yielding solid growth in a turbulent market.
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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.