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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.
Early Data Analysis Points To Double-Digit Loan Growth For Credit Unions At Year-End 2015
February 2, 2016
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With more than 85% of the industry reporting in Callahan & Associates’ FirstLook Program, early data trends suggest another quarter of double-digit loan growth.
Credit Union Share Growth Picks Up Steam In 2015
February 2, 2016
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Despite a red-hot lending market, credit union share balances increase through the end of the year.
No One-Size-Fits-All Approach To Balance Sheet Management
February 1, 2016
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This week, CreditUnions.com features five articles showcasing strategies different credit unions use to manage balance sheets and better serve members.
How To Buy A Participation Loan
February 1, 2016
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Kevin Kesecker, vice president and chief lending officer for SECU of Maryland, offers advice on how to review packaged loans to make sure they are attractive — and worthwhile — to the credit union.
Light On Lending? Not Today’s Credit Unions.
January 25, 2016
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This week, CreditUnions.com is featuring performance data and vetted strategies from leaders in the lending sphere.
How To Build An MBL Program
January 25, 2016
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A dedicated team and executive oversight has allowed Listerhill Credit Union to open the floodgates to member business loan growth.
How Attentive Listening Makes For Stronger Lending
January 25, 2016
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First Source Federal Credit Union scores rapid loan growth by considering a borrower’s personal background as well as their financial history.
Point-Of-Sale Financing: A New Growth Channel For Credit Unions
January 11, 2016
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Why retail and medical lending can be a smart play for credit unions.
Light On Lending? Not Todays Credit Unions.
January 8, 2016
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This week, CreditUnions.com is featuring performance data and vetted strategies from leaders in the lending sphere.
Do You Have A Top 200 Originator?
January 6, 2016
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Each year, the National Mortgage News publishes a list of top 200 loan originators. Here’s why credit unions need to be on the list.
Early Data Analysis Points To Double-Digit Loan Growth For Credit Unions At Year-End 2015
With more than 85% of the industry reporting in Callahan & Associates’ FirstLook Program, early data trends suggest another quarter of double-digit loan growth.
Credit Union Share Growth Picks Up Steam In 2015
Despite a red-hot lending market, credit union share balances increase through the end of the year.
No One-Size-Fits-All Approach To Balance Sheet Management
This week, CreditUnions.com features five articles showcasing strategies different credit unions use to manage balance sheets and better serve members.
How To Buy A Participation Loan
Kevin Kesecker, vice president and chief lending officer for SECU of Maryland, offers advice on how to review packaged loans to make sure they are ...
Light On Lending? Not Today’s Credit Unions.
This week, CreditUnions.com is featuring performance data and vetted strategies from leaders in the lending sphere.
How To Build An MBL Program
A dedicated team and executive oversight has allowed Listerhill Credit Union to open the floodgates to member business loan growth.
How Attentive Listening Makes For Stronger Lending
First Source Federal Credit Union scores rapid loan growth by considering a borrower’s personal background as well as their financial history.
Point-Of-Sale Financing: A New Growth Channel For Credit Unions
Why retail and medical lending can be a smart play for credit unions.
Light On Lending? Not Todays Credit Unions.
This week, CreditUnions.com is featuring performance data and vetted strategies from leaders in the lending sphere.
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Markets React To Consequential Announcements
Jason Haley
Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.
Meet The Finalists For The 2026 Innovation Series: Data And Decision Intelligence
Callahan & Associates
This year’s finalists are reimagining how credit unions use data to boost service levels and improve efficiencies.
A New Product Playbook Is Driving Change At Premier Credit Union
Savana Morie
In order to adopt a more proactive strategy, the Iowa cooperative is using a dedicated product development team to promote visibility and follow-through from idea to launch.
Meet The Finalists For The 2026 Innovation Series: AI-Powered Member Experience
Callahan & Associates
This year’s finalists are reimagining how credit unions can use AI to combine cutting-edge technology with old-school member service.
When Members Don’t Turn To FIs, They Turn To Friends And Family
Andrew Lepczyk
Financial advice comes in many forms. How can credits union make sure they are the No. 1 choice for their members?
Meet The Finalists For The 2026 Innovation Series: Reimagining The Lending Experience
Callahan & Associates
This year’s finalists are uncovering new ways to harness the power of technology to improve and expand lending across the industry.
A Small Match Builds Big Emergency Savings At Lake Trust
Aaron Passman
A program to help staffers improve their savings skills generated more than $200,000 in deposits and helped change participants’ financial habits.
Credit Union Data Predicts Who Will Win Super Bowl 2026
Andrew Lepczyk
As Super Bowl LX nears, the Callahan Bowl prediction model says the Seahawks will see green en route to the Lombardi Trophy.
140 Million Reasons To Lend
Aaron Passman
Lending is evolving, and credit unions are adapting. This week, CreditUnions.com examines how shifting economic conditions are reshaping lending strategies.
Rethinking Auto Lending And The Choices Facing Credit Union Leaders
Callahan & Associates
Affordability pressures, extended loan terms, and shifting vehicle values are forcing institutions to look beyond familiar structures and reconsider how to balance risk and return.
Do You Have A Top 200 Originator?