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?
Browse Topics
MSUFCU Turns A Break In Payments Into A Member Experience Moment
Aaron Passman
The Michigan cooperative keeps everyday payments working and members happy by using a common friction point to build brand loyalty.
Insights From The Outside: Don Rositano
Marc Rapport
How a former Sam’s Club finance leader adapted his member-first mindset to a not-for-profit credit union.
What’s In A Name: Vice President Of History And Culture
Aaron Passman
How a unique role instills SchoolsFirst FCU’s future leaders with an appreciation for its past.
Growth Is A Mindset, But Success Is In The Contract
Callahan & Associates
Arriba Advisors co-founder Tom Russell explores how credit unions can bridge the gap between a growth mindset and their technical reality.
Fraud Is Faster, Smarter, And Harder To Stop. Here’s How To.
Callahan & Associates
RKL offers insight, expertise, and experience to help fight off growing threats.
The Numbers Are Good. The Moment Is Hard.
William Hunt
Members are anxious about their financial futures, even as credit unions remain financially strong. Institutions that respond to this moment can make 2026 a turning point.
Wages Are Growing. Wallets Are Not.
Sherry Virden
Global events are flowing directly into household budgets, reshaping how credit union members save, borrow, and cope. Such trends don’t always show up in headline data.
Credit Unions Are Having A Margin Moment
Tony Waltrich
Credit unions are benefiting from a rare margin advantage as loans reprice slower than deposits. The question now is how institutions will use that strength to better serve members.
Where Have All The Members Gone?
Omar Shalabi
Membership growth is slowing, but financial activity is not. What does the modern financial relationship look like?
5 Takeaways From First Quarter Credit Union Performance Data
William Hunt
Inflation, war, and uncertain futures have reshaped members’ needs in 2026. What does credit union performance data from the first quarter of 2026 say about household budgets, inflation pressures, and more?