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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.
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.
TRID Reaction, Mortgage Awareness, And Construction Lending
April 4, 2016
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This week, CreditUnions.com features stories on some of the biggest mortgage topics of 2016, including TRID and growing awareness.
How These Credit Unions Learned To Love The New TRID Docs
April 1, 2016
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The experience of two credit unions shows prepping early for the TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosure form changes paid off.
Leaders In SBA Lending
March 25, 2016
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These credit unions are moving the needle on SBA lending, ensuring small businesses get the financing they need to flourish.
Follow The Leaders
March 21, 2016
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This week, CreditUnions.com looks at the top 10 credit union leaders in operating income, average member relationships, SBA loans, and loan-to-share ratio.
Millennials Are Starting To Buy Cars
March 16, 2016
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According to a recent J.D. Power report, the generation once thought to end car culture is now buying cars in higher numbers.
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.
TRID Reaction, Mortgage Awareness, And Construction Lending
This week, CreditUnions.com features stories on some of the biggest mortgage topics of 2016, including TRID and growing awareness.
How These Credit Unions Learned To Love The New TRID Docs
The experience of two credit unions shows prepping early for the TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosure form changes paid off.
Leaders In SBA Lending
These credit unions are moving the needle on SBA lending, ensuring small businesses get the financing they need to flourish.
Follow The Leaders
This week, CreditUnions.com looks at the top 10 credit union leaders in operating income, average member relationships, SBA loans, and loan-to-share ratio.
Millennials Are Starting To Buy Cars
According to a recent J.D. Power report, the generation once thought to end car culture is now buying cars in higher numbers.
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Financial Wellbeing Is About More Than Vulnerability
Chris Howard
Half of Americans feel financially secure, yet one in five is suffering. A consortium of credit unions is changing the narrative by focusing on emotional engagement and trust.
How To Build AI Strategy In Real Time (Part 1)
Marc Rapport
Six credit union leaders share how they are balancing innovation and governance while deploying new tools.
How To Build AI Strategy In Real Time (Part 2)
Marc Rapport
Six credit union leaders share how they are balancing innovation and governance while deploying new tools.
Credit Union Finance Leaders Saddle Up For 2026
Aaron Passman
After an anxious 2025, CFOs and observers across the industry are preparing for the year ahead — for better or for worse.
Changes Are Why You Need Today’s Nacha Rulebook
Callahan & Associates
Quality payments are a hallmark of the ACH Network. Follow the rules and do right by members.
Hurricane Knocked The Power Out? New Orleans Firemen’s FCU Is Ready.
Aaron Passman
The next big storm in the Gulf isn’t an “if,” it’s a “when,” but the small Gulf-area credit union has a plan to help the community get back on its feet when the time comes.
6 Lessons For Credit Unions From Craft Breweries
Alix Patterson
Craft breweries demonstrate how commitment to value, operational agility, and community focus can ignite growth and drive property.
It’s Been A Noisy, Yet Resilient Year For The U.S. Economy
Jason Haley
Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.
Every Member Deserves A Financial Oasis
Callahan & Associates
Discover how First Alliance Credit Union is redefining success by putting values and member needs at the heart of everything it does.
The K-Shaped Recovery And An Economy Divided
Tony Waltrich
Inflation, debt, and income inequality are fueling a K-shaped, post-pandemic recovery, widening the gap between different economic segments and challenging lower-income households.