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.
Loan Extension Programs- Challenges and Solutions
April 15, 2016
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With bankruptcy filing at an all-time high and national unemployment rates steadily escalating, credit unions nationwide are experiencing both an increase in losses and an increase in member demand for loan extensions to help ease their monthly payment burden. While many credit unions have loan extension programs in place, they are
Marketing the Reverse Mortgage— A Retirement Option
April 14, 2016
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Many seniors are concerned about funding their retirement, especially with rising medical and living expenses. A reverse mortgage product allows credit unions help older members address their financial needs.
CECL Challenges And Opportunities
April 14, 2016
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The new accounting standard from FASB presents challenges and opportunities to credit unions and CUSOs.
NCUA Summarily Executes 6 Credit Unions Without Due Process
April 13, 2016
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The regulator’s drastic move is a troubling illustration of how the agency created to foster the movements safety and soundness is becoming a threat to its future.
Taking the High and Low Road to Boosting the Auto Portfolio
April 12, 2016
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Never has the competition for auto loans been so fierce. Find out how one credit union is rethinking strategies to aggressively capture these loans.
What is the importance of Member Business Loans?
April 12, 2016
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note: This is part two of a two part case study profile by Carol Anne Burger on the importance of MBL for some credit unions. The recently released Treasury Study on member business lending in credit unions is a hot topic of discussion for many credit unions.
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.
Loan Extension Programs- Challenges and Solutions
With bankruptcy filing at an all-time high and national unemployment rates steadily escalating, credit unions nationwide are experiencing both an increase in losses and an ...
Marketing the Reverse Mortgage— A Retirement Option
Many seniors are concerned about funding their retirement, especially with rising medical and living expenses. A reverse mortgage product allows credit unions help older members ...
CECL Challenges And Opportunities
The new accounting standard from FASB presents challenges and opportunities to credit unions and CUSOs.
Taking the High and Low Road to Boosting the Auto Portfolio
Never has the competition for auto loans been so fierce. Find out how one credit union is rethinking strategies to aggressively capture these loans.
What is the importance of Member Business Loans?
note: This is part two of a two part case study profile by Carol Anne Burger on the importance of MBL for some credit unions. ...
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.
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Fintech Grounded In Mission As Much As Market Opportunity
Marc Rapport
Suncoast Credit Union balances near-term needs with longer-term bets, applying discipline to timing, valuation, and fit to decide when to invest and when to walk away.
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.
Cost Pressures Are Changing Member Behavior
Savana Morie
First quarter data shows how rising costs are pushing consumers toward flexibility and reshaping borrowing and saving habits.
WSECU Invests In Innovation To Solve Pain Points
Marc Rapport
A dedicated CUSO holding company allows WSECU to move beyond building and back fintech partners it helps shape and scale.
When Employees Own Culture, Service Follows
Savana Morie
Advancial FCU links internal service standards, employee feedback, and peer recognition to create a more consistent experience for both staff and members.
How MSUFCU Builds And Backs Fintech Solutions
Marc Rapport
MSUFCU takes a hands-on approach to fintech, piloting solutions through its in-house lab before scaling and backing them through a wholly owned CUSO.
Members Demand Digital, But They Want Branches, Too
Savana Morie
Affinity Plus FCU has a clear member service mantra: digital for daily, human when it’s hard. Its CEO and CFO share what that looks like in practice.
How A Holding Company Helps Service Credit Union Win At Fintech
Marc Rapport
The New Hampshire cooperative shares how its fintech arm, Service Ventures, evaluates investments, balances risk, and defines success.
Future Bets From Today’s Credit Unions
Marc Rapport
Industry leaders share how they approach fintech investment, balancing immediate needs with longer-term bets while keeping member value and mission at the center.
AI Adoption Is Growing. Are Credit Unions Keeping Pace?
Andrew Lepczyk
New data from Gallup shows half of all employees who work for companies that pay for AI tools use them. Credit unions are building their own momentum.
NCUA Summarily Executes 6 Credit Unions Without Due Process