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
Lending
Our Lending page is the spot for credit union strategies on product development, operations, and pricing.
Top Lending Articles
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.
Leadership Perspective: Growing While Cutting Expenses
April 21, 2016
No Comments
MidWest America has been growing at a healthy rate all the while cutting spending, in no small part because employees submit good cost-trimming ideas.
Would You Like a Loan with that?
April 19, 2016
No Comments
Outbound calling allows a credit union to personalize the point of contact and can be successful at getting members to increase their relationship with the credit union.
Navy Federal Credit Union Posts Strong Results in 2004
April 19, 2016
No Comments
Navy Federal Credit Union grew by nearly $3 billion in assets in 2004. Find out what the main drivers were behind their success in 2004.
Rise in Business Lending Provides Growth Opportunity
April 19, 2016
No Comments
Many credit unions are growing their lending portfolio through member business lending. The foundation for a successful program is an all-encompassing strategy.
Online Progressive Auctions to Members Help Turn Repossessed Vehicles into New Auto Loans
April 19, 2016
No Comments
Repossessions are a money loser, many credit unions say. Most credit unions have little positive to say about repossessed autos. The economy has taken its toll in the past few years, increasing bankruptcies and subsequently increasing a credit union’s occasional need for repossessions, leaving credit unions with autos they do
Air Academy FCU: Commitment to Excellence Leads to First Mortgage Success
April 19, 2016
No Comments
During a time of credit union mortgage success, Air Academy has increased mortgage production as well as member service.
Give Credit Where Credit Is Due
April 19, 2016
No Comments
Hear the story of how Wauna Credit Union motivated a member to improve his credit.
Preparing for and Adapting to a Rapidly Changing Market
April 19, 2016
No Comments
Tower Federal Credit Union did not see the Refi Boom coming, but they were ready for it when it came.
Narrowing Focus: Restructuring Dealer Relationships
April 19, 2016
No Comments
While many credit unions have been increasing their dealer networks in response to current struggles in the automotive market, Digital FCU has found success by scaling back the number of dealerships the credit union works with.
Smaller Credit Unions Level the Auto Lending Playing Field
April 19, 2016
No Comments
Ohio Healthcare FCU has been capitalizing on current market conditions to grow their auto loan portfolio despite being a smaller credit union without an indirect loan portfolio.
Leadership Perspective: Growing While Cutting Expenses
MidWest America has been growing at a healthy rate all the while cutting spending, in no small part because employees submit good cost-trimming ideas.
Would You Like a Loan with that?
Outbound calling allows a credit union to personalize the point of contact and can be successful at getting members to increase their relationship with the ...
Navy Federal Credit Union Posts Strong Results in 2004
Navy Federal Credit Union grew by nearly $3 billion in assets in 2004. Find out what the main drivers were behind their success in 2004.
Rise in Business Lending Provides Growth Opportunity
Many credit unions are growing their lending portfolio through member business lending. The foundation for a successful program is an all-encompassing strategy.
Online Progressive Auctions to Members Help Turn Repossessed Vehicles into New Auto Loans
Repossessions are a money loser, many credit unions say. Most credit unions have little positive to say about repossessed autos. The economy has taken its ...
Air Academy FCU: Commitment to Excellence Leads to First Mortgage Success
During a time of credit union mortgage success, Air Academy has increased mortgage production as well as member service.
Give Credit Where Credit Is Due
Hear the story of how Wauna Credit Union motivated a member to improve his credit.
Preparing for and Adapting to a Rapidly Changing Market
Tower Federal Credit Union did not see the Refi Boom coming, but they were ready for it when it came.
Narrowing Focus: Restructuring Dealer Relationships
While many credit unions have been increasing their dealer networks in response to current struggles in the automotive market, Digital FCU has found success by ...
Smaller Credit Unions Level the Auto Lending Playing Field
Ohio Healthcare FCU has been capitalizing on current market conditions to grow their auto loan portfolio despite being a smaller credit union without an indirect ...
Browse Topics
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.
What’s In A Name: Chief AI Officer
Aaron Passman
As Hudson Valley Credit Union’s artificial intelligence chief, Preetha Sekharan holds a rare role in the industry, but it’s one that is likely to become far more common in the future.
All Eyes On AI
Aaron Passman
Artificial intelligence for credit unions has moved from a future concept to today’s full-fledged leadership and governance challenge.
The Callahan Guide To The 2026 Final Four
Tony Waltrich
What happens when credit union performance data meets March Madness? Callahan’s proprietary model breaks down state-level results to forecast who takes home the hardware.
A Rewards Program That Relies On Relationships, Not Usage
Savana Morie
Nuvision’s Added Advantage program tracks member engagement across the credit union, then rewards relationships through better pricing and other perks.
Innovations Financial Bets Big On Small Business Lending
Aaron Passman
CDFI grant funding helps the Florida cooperative offer microloans for small businesses after many banks pulled out of its market.
How Marine Credit Union Shifted Its Foundation From Siloed To Symbiotic
Savana Morie
By aligning governance, leadership, and day to day operations, Marine Credit Union transformed its foundation from a parallel operation into a visible extension of the credit union brand.
How Today’s Market Is Stress-Testing Credit Union And Bank Earnings Models
Andrew Lepczyk
Credit union and bank earnings reflect different business objectives. Those differences matter for how financial institutions serve their markets.
How Does BCU Put AI Policy Into Practice?
Marc Rapport
AI governance matters as much as innovation when it comes to AI. Learn how BCU built an AI practice that prioritizes data integrity, risk management, and real world decision making.