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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.
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.
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.
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 ...
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 ...
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A dedicated CUSO holding company allows WSECU to move beyond building and back fintech partners it helps shape and scale.
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Future Bets From Today’s Credit Unions
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AI Adoption Is Growing. Are Credit Unions Keeping Pace?
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New data from Gallup shows half of all employees who work for companies that pay for AI tools use them. Credit unions are building their own momentum.