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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.
An A+ Approach to Indirect Lending
April 28, 2016
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Like everything else in Texas, indirect auto lending is big. Find out how one credit union successfully broke the mold of the typical Texan program.
It’s Kickoff Time For The Housing Season
April 28, 2016
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As peak season for home sales approaches, the outlook for mortgage lending remains positive.
Helping Members Through Life
April 26, 2016
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A car. An education. A home. Wright-Patt helps its members live their lives.
Going Green in North Carolina
April 26, 2016
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SECU’s green car loan fills a niche for environmentally conscious members. That segment of the credit union’s billion-dollar-plus auto loan portfolio also happens to perform well.
Digital Federal Credit Union Makes the Grade
April 26, 2016
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Take the rapidly rising costs of college education, mix in a private student loan market that has grown 450% in the last seven years alone, add a mass exodus of traditional lenders because of restricted access to capital, and you’ve got a volatile recipe for turmoil in the student loan marketplace.
Four-Day Loan Sale and Results
April 26, 2016
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Community First CU held a four-day loan sale in this winter, drawing huge interest and not a little bit of skepticism. Here is the follow-up evaluation.
Cutting Costs and Reaping Opportunities
April 26, 2016
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Arrowhead Central Credit Union finished 2007 with strong financial results despite its geographic location in the “eye of the storm” – California’s housing bust.
Another Y2K? Why a Data Processor Conversion Doesn’t Have to Be
April 26, 2016
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Using the benefit of hindsight, one credit union shares its steps to a successful data processor conversion.
BECU Shows Strong Growth Momentum in First Quarter 2005
April 26, 2016
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For BECU ($5.4B) double-digit growth was the name of the game. See what key components were driving its success in the first quarter
Affinity Federal’s Steady Hand Yields Dynamic Results
April 26, 2016
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Sticking to its roots kept this New Jersey credit union standing firm in uncertain times.
An A+ Approach to Indirect Lending
Like everything else in Texas, indirect auto lending is big. Find out how one credit union successfully broke the mold of the typical Texan program.
Helping Members Through Life
A car. An education. A home. Wright-Patt helps its members live their lives.
Going Green in North Carolina
SECU’s green car loan fills a niche for environmentally conscious members. That segment of the credit union’s billion-dollar-plus auto loan portfolio also happens to perform ...
Digital Federal Credit Union Makes the Grade
Take the rapidly rising costs of college education, mix in a private student loan market that has grown 450% in the last seven years alone, ...
Four-Day Loan Sale and Results
Community First CU held a four-day loan sale in this winter, drawing huge interest and not a little bit of skepticism. Here is the follow-up ...
Cutting Costs and Reaping Opportunities
Arrowhead Central Credit Union finished 2007 with strong financial results despite its geographic location in the “eye of the storm” – California’s housing bust.
Another Y2K? Why a Data Processor Conversion Doesn’t Have to Be
Using the benefit of hindsight, one credit union shares its steps to a successful data processor conversion.
BECU Shows Strong Growth Momentum in First Quarter 2005
For BECU ($5.4B) double-digit growth was the name of the game. See what key components were driving its success in the first quarter
Affinity Federal’s Steady Hand Yields Dynamic Results
Sticking to its roots kept this New Jersey credit union standing firm in uncertain times.
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6 Credit Union Executive Priorities For 2026
Jay Johnson
Credit union leaders want to know where peers are placing their focus. These six priorities reflect how leadership teams are responding to change with intention and clarity.
What’s Next For Credit Union Earnings?
Omar Shalabi
As margin support begins to fade, earnings performance is becoming more sensitive to revenue mix and harder to interpret through public reporting alone.
The Great Wealth Transfer Is Also A Relationship Transfer
Savana Morie
Harvard FCU combines digital estate planning with human financial guidance to support positive, proactive wealth transfer across generations.
The Lending Lag Is Real, And Here’s What Smaller Credit Unions Can Do About It
Callahan & Associates
Discover how small to midsize credit unions can weather the economic headwinds hitting their communities right now.
Fresh Risks For Financial Markets
Jason Haley
Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.
What’s In A Name: AVP Of Member Insights
Aaron Passman
At Service Credit Union, Dave Widener connects data, strategy, and culture to shape better outcomes for members.
At Cardinal Credit Union, Small Investments Offer Big Financial Lessons
Aaron Passman
The Ohio-based cooperative has partnered with a fintech to offer fractional investing as part of its financial education curriculum in local schools.
How Compensation Blind Spots Impact CEO Retention And Succession
Callahan & Associates
Seven questions credit union board members should ask to ensure alignment on executive benefit plan goals.
What Makes Good AI Policy? Start With Curiosity And Accountability.
Marc Rapport
As credit unions move from experimentation to adoption, leaders offer firsthand knowledge on what separates weak policies from strong ones that actually work.
Governance And Guardrails Help Credit Unions Navigate AI
Aaron Passman
How Members Cooperative focuses on structure, oversight, and clear expectations to ensure AI supports, not undermines, long term strategy.
It’s Kickoff Time For The Housing Season