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.
FirstLook: The Key to 14% Lending Growth
April 26, 2016
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Affinity FCU demonstrates that sticking by their membership, in good times and bad, can lead to phenomenal growth—even when the competition comes roaring back.
Stories from the Trenches: Patelco, GTE Post Positive 2010 First Quarter Results
April 26, 2016
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Patelco and GTE manage expenses and asset quality to earn their way back.
How Will Changes to Federal Student Loan Programs Affect Credit Unions?
April 26, 2016
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Earlier in 2009, President Obama introduced his 2010 budget overview, which included plans to dramatically overhaul the current student loan financing system. To understand the impact of this proposed change on natural person credit unions involved in FFELP lending, Callahan’s Dane Coalson interviewed Mike Long, EVP& CCO of University of Wisconsin CU (UWCU).
CEO Insights: How Our Low-Rate Loan Sale of Last Year has Worked Out
April 26, 2016
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A look back at Community First FCU’s loan sale shows that the sale was successful in creating profitable loans and loyal new members.
How To Make Outbound Calls Part Of A Call Center Strategy
April 25, 2016
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Aptitude, attitude, and opportunity have helped Leaders Credit Union develop a team of call center cross-sell superstars.
Cash Back For Auto Loans
April 22, 2016
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Spokane Teachers Credit Union snagged $20 million in rescued auto loans through a 1% cash back campaign.
One Credit Union’s Response to Mortgage Turmoil
April 22, 2016
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Kern Schools is looking to catch potential mortgage issues early by educating not only members but the community.
The Big Three: A First Look at 3Q Results
April 22, 2016
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Take a look at Navy, State Employees, and Pentagon’s 3Q results. All three industry leaders have posted strong growth.
Arizona State Pools Resources to Make a Splash in Business Lending
April 22, 2016
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Local banks were not providing good business service lending, so Arizona State stepped in with a full range of popular services.
What Can Credit Unions Learn from Niche Lenders
April 22, 2016
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One credit union’s dedicated focus on a niche market is paying off in double digit loan and share growth.
FirstLook: The Key to 14% Lending Growth
Affinity FCU demonstrates that sticking by their membership, in good times and bad, can lead to phenomenal growth—even when the competition comes roaring back.
Stories from the Trenches: Patelco, GTE Post Positive 2010 First Quarter Results
Patelco and GTE manage expenses and asset quality to earn their way back.
How Will Changes to Federal Student Loan Programs Affect Credit Unions?
Earlier in 2009, President Obama introduced his 2010 budget overview, which included plans to dramatically overhaul the current student loan financing system. To understand the ...
CEO Insights: How Our Low-Rate Loan Sale of Last Year has Worked Out
A look back at Community First FCU's loan sale shows that the sale was successful in creating profitable loans and loyal new members.
How To Make Outbound Calls Part Of A Call Center Strategy
Aptitude, attitude, and opportunity have helped Leaders Credit Union develop a team of call center cross-sell superstars.
Cash Back For Auto Loans
Spokane Teachers Credit Union snagged $20 million in rescued auto loans through a 1% cash back campaign.
One Credit Union’s Response to Mortgage Turmoil
Kern Schools is looking to catch potential mortgage issues early by educating not only members but the community.
The Big Three: A First Look at 3Q Results
Take a look at Navy, State Employees, and Pentagon's 3Q results. All three industry leaders have posted strong growth.
Arizona State Pools Resources to Make a Splash in Business Lending
Local banks were not providing good business service lending, so Arizona State stepped in with a full range of popular services.
What Can Credit Unions Learn from Niche Lenders
One credit union's dedicated focus on a niche market is paying off in double digit loan and share growth.
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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.