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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
The Case For Marketing That Doesn’t Lead With The Credit Union
Savana Morie
Whitefish Credit Union barely mentions itself in its member stories. Instead, its high-quality video storytelling spotlights people, businesses, and communities, building trust, advocacy, and impact that don’t always show up in traditional ROI metrics.
Exit Interview: Deb Vollmer
Aaron Passman
The retired Langley FCU executive looks back on a career shaped by industry change, evolving leadership responsibility, and a constant focus on serving members first.
How Affinity FCU Became A Financial First Responder
Callahan & Associates
The New Jersey-New York metro credit union shares how a wellbeing-led strategy ensures members know where to turn first when life gets difficult.
Running With Scissors: The Bold Side Of Personalization
Callahan & Associates
To become skilled at personalization, credit unions must stop making assumptions about what resonates with members and start leveraging data to be sure.
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.
Industry Intelligence For Credit Union Leaders
Callahan & Associates
Looking for quarterly data coverage, expert analysis, lessons from leading credit unions, and more? Callahan has it covered. Comparing top-level performance and digging into the details has never been easier.