Strategies To Enhance Mortgage Efficiency Without Cutting Jobs
Credit unions are shuffling staff and reimagining operations to make up for a slowdown in home lending.
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The Art Of Selling On Social Media
Credit unions are navigating regulatory compliance and setting guidelines to help mortgage, investment, and deposit teams gain more traction on social.
2024 Lending Outlook: Hopes, Fears, And Serving Members In The Year Ahead
Forget the Beige Book — these credit union executives offer insights on what it will take to see green.
6 Insights From NACUSO’s 2014 Next Big Idea Winner
April 5, 2016
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nCino CEO Pierre Naudé, winner of NACUSO’s Next Big Idea competition, talks his system, lending opportunities at credit unions, and cloud-based computing at financial institutions.
The House That Trash Built
April 5, 2016
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Niche mortgages are becoming more common, but finding appropriate financing still causes headache and heartache.
A Strategy To Provide Reliable Rides For Vulnerable Members
April 5, 2016
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Manatee Community Credit Union provides reliable transportation and financial education to vulnerable, low-income members.
Recharge Your Credit Card Program In 2015
April 5, 2016
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Credit card programs need constant attention to remain engaging and competitive.
4 Tips To Stop Selling Products And Start Selling Experience
April 5, 2016
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In 2004, Redwood Credit Union took the leap from making auto loans to managing its own auto dealership. Now it has advice for others on how to do it, too.
The Considerate Cross-Sell And Other Tips
April 5, 2016
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How NorthCountry FCU maximizes its investment in employees, members, and community.
Leaders In 12-Month First Mortgage Origination Growth
April 4, 2016
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Which credit unions lead the industry in mortgage production growth? Find out in this Callahan & Associates leader table.
A Mortgage By Any Other Name: HELOCs Show Spring
April 4, 2016
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Home equity lines of credit are drawing renewed interest among banks and credit unions as housing prices rebound amidst consumer confidence.
3 Takeaways From The 2016 Callahan TRID Survey
April 4, 2016
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Has TRID caused delays in credit union mortgage closings? If so, why? Find out what more than 200 credit union leaders report.
Mortgage Lending For Today’s Market: The Rise Of Extended Households
April 4, 2016
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Multi-generation households are showing up in U.S. Census data and can be effectively served with underwriting software.
6 Insights From NACUSO’s 2014 Next Big Idea Winner
nCino CEO Pierre Naudé, winner of NACUSO’s Next Big Idea competition, talks his system, lending opportunities at credit unions, and cloud-based computing at financial institutions.
The House That Trash Built
Niche mortgages are becoming more common, but finding appropriate financing still causes headache and heartache.
A Strategy To Provide Reliable Rides For Vulnerable Members
Manatee Community Credit Union provides reliable transportation and financial education to vulnerable, low-income members.
Recharge Your Credit Card Program In 2015
Credit card programs need constant attention to remain engaging and competitive.
4 Tips To Stop Selling Products And Start Selling Experience
In 2004, Redwood Credit Union took the leap from making auto loans to managing its own auto dealership. Now it has advice for others on ...
The Considerate Cross-Sell And Other Tips
How NorthCountry FCU maximizes its investment in employees, members, and community.
Leaders In 12-Month First Mortgage Origination Growth
Which credit unions lead the industry in mortgage production growth? Find out in this Callahan & Associates leader table.
A Mortgage By Any Other Name: HELOCs Show Spring
Home equity lines of credit are drawing renewed interest among banks and credit unions as housing prices rebound amidst consumer confidence.
3 Takeaways From The 2016 Callahan TRID Survey
Has TRID caused delays in credit union mortgage closings? If so, why? Find out what more than 200 credit union leaders report.
Mortgage Lending For Today’s Market: The Rise Of Extended Households
Multi-generation households are showing up in U.S. Census data and can be effectively served with underwriting software.
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Cybersecurity Is Under Fire And Credit Unions Are Fighting Back (Part 1)
Marc Rapport
Bad actors don’t rest. Credit unions are beefing up cybersecurity with smarter tools, stronger teams, and sharper defenses.
Cybersecurity Is Under Fire And Credit Unions Are Fighting Back (Part 2)
Marc Rapport
Cyber threats never stop. Credit unions share how collaboration, AI, and smarter strategies protect members and institutions.
What’s Scarier Than Ghosts And Goblins?
Aaron Passman
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and CreditUnions.com has the lowdown on assessment tools, AI strategies, the role of collaboration in fighting fraud, and more.
Fighting Fraud Through The Power Of Collaboration
Aaron Passman
A quartet of Northeastern Pennsylvania credit unions came together to share strategies and best practices for combatting check fraud, account takeover, and more.
QUIZ: Are You Smarter Than A Scammer?
Savana Morie
From check fraud to suspicious logins, see how well you can sniff out red flags before they cost members money.
Navigating Loan Servicing Compliance: A Smarter Path For Credit Unions
Callahan & Associates
Credit unions can simplify compliance, reduce risk, and enhance member trust by rethinking loan servicing with outsourced solutions designed to keep pace with evolving regulations.
Eliminate Console Chaos: Smarter Check Fraud Mitigation For Credit Unions
Callahan & Associates
Centralized fraud prevention helps credit unions fight evolving check fraud while streamlining operations and safeguarding members.
Fighting Fraud Requires Smarter Cybersecurity
Marc Rapport
In a post-CAT era, many credit unions are using the tool’s sunsetting as a catalyst to upgrade their cybersecurity posture.
Government Shutdown? Credit Unions Know The Drill.
Aaron Passman
With three full government shutdowns and repeated trips to the precipice in the past 25 years, credit unions have had plenty of opportunity to refine how they approach helping members during work stoppages.
Is Revenge Savings A Fad? Or A Financial Shift?
Andrew Lepczyk
After years of post-pandemic splurges for the well-to-do and inflationary pain for the less well off, more Americans are shifting to a discipline of saving. Here’s what that means for members and how credit unions can turn the trend into opportunity.