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.
Leaders Credit Union Takes The Lead In Digital Innovation
April 11, 2016
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Product meets marketing meets members in this small-town credit union that delivers high-tech solutions.
Alliant Credit Union Finds New Growth Opportunities In RV Lending
April 11, 2016
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The Illinois credit union has increased its indirect RV portfolio by an average of $20 million each month.
Maintain Healthy Cash Flow
April 7, 2016
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Georgetown University’s student-run credit union is cognizant of the duration of its investments and has developed strong cash positions.
The Catch 22 Of Landing Federal Grant Money
April 7, 2016
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After partnering with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston, Grafton Suburban discovered that first mortgage applicants who qualified for grants were hard to find.
The Future Of The Auto Market May Be Upon Us
April 7, 2016
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How large of a player will Tesla become in the United States?
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.
Leaders Credit Union Takes The Lead In Digital Innovation
Product meets marketing meets members in this small-town credit union that delivers high-tech solutions.
Alliant Credit Union Finds New Growth Opportunities In RV Lending
The Illinois credit union has increased its indirect RV portfolio by an average of $20 million each month.
Maintain Healthy Cash Flow
Georgetown University’s student-run credit union is cognizant of the duration of its investments and has developed strong cash positions.
The Catch 22 Of Landing Federal Grant Money
After partnering with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston, Grafton Suburban discovered that first mortgage applicants who qualified for grants were hard to find.
The Future Of The Auto Market May Be Upon Us
How large of a player will Tesla become in the United States?
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 ...
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Engagement Is Not A Perk. It Is A Strategy.
A. Jerome Fowlkes
Langley FCU asked what it would take to be a truly exceptional workplace, and it shares four ways to get there.
Trust Still Has An Address
Callahan & Associates
In the age of smartphones and smartwatches, a strong physical branch network builds trust and credibility.
How Inflation Changed Credit Union Member Behavior
Andrew Lepczyk
Inflation has cooled, but its aftereffects still shape how credit union members spend, save, borrow, and relate to their credit union.
What’s In A Name: Chief Strategic Enablement Officer
Savana Morie
Risk gets a rebrand — and a bigger mandate — at MSUFCU, where a Strategic Enablement department helps initiatives move forward while keeping the organization safe and sound.
Aging Is An Adventure At My Credit Union
Aaron Passman
A 55+ member club is helping the Minnesota cooperative strengthen long term relationships, support active aging, and rethink how it serves members later in life.
How A Child Savings Account Program Is Shaping Futures In Harbor Beach
Savana Morie
A public-private partnership in Michigan aims to influence opportunities after high school via a child savings account that provides yearly deposits and every reason to imagine what comes after graduation.
A Short Guide To Compliance With The New Succession Planning Rule
Jennie Boden
Check all the right boxes while tying your credit union compliance efforts to strategy.
The Opportunity For Credit Unions In NCUA’s New Succession Planning Rule
Jennie Boden
Make your succession plan strategic and give it ‘teeth’ to reap the benefits of stronger governance and more effective C-suite leadership.
Manufactured Homes Help Close The Housing Affordability Gap
Aaron Passman
Lower prices and better amenities are making pre-built homes an appealing option for credit unions looking to bolster their balance sheet and borrowers stymied by the affordable housing crisis.
How Prepared Are U.S. Workers For Retirement? The Answer Is, ‘Not Well.’
Andrew Lepczyk
Data from Vanguard shows retirement preparation declines with age, leaving no generation fully ready. The gap presents both a challenge and an opportunity for credit unions.