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.
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.
MECE Credit Union Takes Advantage of its Base
April 29, 2016
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A strong membership frees up resources to build a stronger credit union.
Mortgage Momentum: What NWFCU Achieved in ‘08 & their Plans for ‘09
April 29, 2016
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Erin Krause from Northwest FCU discusses how her credit union was able to gain member loyalty in this troubled economy.
Not All Negative – Northeast Credit Union Sees Record Growth
April 29, 2016
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At the end of 2008 Northeast Credit Union ($643M in Portsmouth, NH) posted 29.8% loan growth, 19.6% share growth and 20.5% member growth. A conversation with their President and CEO, Peter Kavalauskas, revealed the dedication to the cooperative’s success through new initiatives, solid execution, and an excellent market.
You Have Chosen … Wisely
April 28, 2016
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Purdue Federal procures longer lasting financial relationships with its affinity card product.
Good Loans for Students = Good Business for Members 1st FCU
April 28, 2016
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Members 1st FCU finds early success with recent launch of private student lending solution.
Coming to the Aid of First-Time Homebuyers
April 28, 2016
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Wright-Patt Credit Union found a way to respond to the unique needs of their community by developing a suite of lending products that specifically cater to first time home-buyers.
It was all about Making More Loans..
April 28, 2016
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In September 2006 at WesCorp’s Credit Union Outlook conference in Las Vegas, more than 300 of the nation’s credit union leaders gathered on the last day of this popular three-day economic forum to hear WesCorp announce the first of its annual Best Practices honors entitled the InsideRISK Awards.
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.
MECE Credit Union Takes Advantage of its Base
A strong membership frees up resources to build a stronger credit union.
Mortgage Momentum: What NWFCU Achieved in ‘08 & their Plans for ‘09
Erin Krause from Northwest FCU discusses how her credit union was able to gain member loyalty in this troubled economy.
Not All Negative – Northeast Credit Union Sees Record Growth
At the end of 2008 Northeast Credit Union ($643M in Portsmouth, NH) posted 29.8% loan growth, 19.6% share growth and 20.5% member growth. A conversation ...
You Have Chosen … Wisely
Purdue Federal procures longer lasting financial relationships with its affinity card product.
Good Loans for Students = Good Business for Members 1st FCU
Members 1st FCU finds early success with recent launch of private student lending solution.
Coming to the Aid of First-Time Homebuyers
Wright-Patt Credit Union found a way to respond to the unique needs of their community by developing a suite of lending products that specifically cater ...
It was all about Making More Loans..
In September 2006 at WesCorp’s Credit Union Outlook conference in Las Vegas, more than 300 of the nation’s credit union leaders gathered on the last ...
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3 Ways To Market For HELOC Success
Aaron Passman
Home equity lending is a winning option for credit unions in today’s mortgage environment. Learn how three different shops meet members’ needs.
Mortgage Lending Is Back, But It Looks Different
Tony Waltrich
After a prolonged slowdown, signs of life are returning to mortgage lending. Growth is uneven, with first-time buyers and shifting rate dynamics driving activity in select segments.
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.