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.
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.
Procuring more than Office Supplies: Small Businesses Demand Flexibility in Payment Options
April 28, 2016
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One of the many challenges of running a business of any size is properly allocating and managing corporate purchases. Although company checks and business credit cards have long been the standard form of payment among businesses, many companies are now turning to procurement cards as a fast, efficient, and cost-saving measure.
The Nation’s Largest Credit Union Private Student Loan Program
April 28, 2016
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Eastman CU offers full-cost student loans. It makes members for life, and delinquency rates have been low.
Crafting the Right RBP Program: A Case Study with Ent FCU
April 28, 2016
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Ent FCU provides a strong example of the need to continuously reevaluate one’s RBP program to ensure it meets both the members’ and the credit union’s needs.
Establishing A Mortgage Rebate Program
April 28, 2016
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As credit unions seek to develop a mortgage rebate program to encourage realtor loyalty and participation, they are confronted with many options. BECU and Bethpage FCU have taken two different routes, but have both achieved success.
Attracting SEGs and Serving Members with Alternative Payday Loans
April 28, 2016
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Carolina Trust FCU demonstrates the opportunity credit unions have to offer attractive payday loan alternatives.
ILWU CU Boasts Increased Loan, Share and Asset Growth
April 28, 2016
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According to third quarter 2005 data, ILWU Credit Union has increased its loan portfolio, share accounts and assets tremendously.
Three Ingredients for a Successful Vehicle Remarketing Program
April 28, 2016
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Travis Credit Union shares three practices for structuring a remarketing program.
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 ...
Procuring more than Office Supplies: Small Businesses Demand Flexibility in Payment Options
One of the many challenges of running a business of any size is properly allocating and managing corporate purchases. Although company checks and business credit ...
The Nation’s Largest Credit Union Private Student Loan Program
Eastman CU offers full-cost student loans. It makes members for life, and delinquency rates have been low.
Crafting the Right RBP Program: A Case Study with Ent FCU
Ent FCU provides a strong example of the need to continuously reevaluate one’s RBP program to ensure it meets both the members’ and the credit ...
Establishing A Mortgage Rebate Program
As credit unions seek to develop a mortgage rebate program to encourage realtor loyalty and participation, they are confronted with many options. BECU and Bethpage ...
Attracting SEGs and Serving Members with Alternative Payday Loans
Carolina Trust FCU demonstrates the opportunity credit unions have to offer attractive payday loan alternatives.
ILWU CU Boasts Increased Loan, Share and Asset Growth
According to third quarter 2005 data, ILWU Credit Union has increased its loan portfolio, share accounts and assets tremendously.
Three Ingredients for a Successful Vehicle Remarketing Program
Travis Credit Union shares three practices for structuring a remarketing program.
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Keep The Mortgage. Ditch The Fees.
Savana Morie
A rethink of closing costs, rate relief, and employer partnerships helped 7 17 Credit Union build an affordable housing mortgage program that works.
Home Is Where The Heart (And More) Is
Aaron Passman
Where is mortgage growth coming from right now? This week, CreditUnions.com covers a mix of home equity campaigns, targeted affordability programs, and niche lending strategies that are bringing borrowers back into the market.
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.
Small House, Big Opportunity: 2 Takes On Manufactured Home Loans
Aaron Passman
Manufactured home loans can provide members access to affordable housing, including those in rural areas. Two credit unions share how they approach the niche product.
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.