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.
Tips To Make Better Automatic Loan Decisions
March 4, 2016
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Two credit unions share how they get to “yes” on loan applications, regardless of who makes the call.
CUbroadcast Highlights Member Business Lending On The Rise
March 4, 2016
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In episode No. 544, Callahan director of industry analysis Sam Taft talks with Mike Lawson about the increase in member business lending activity at credit unions.
How 2 Credit Unions Became Leaders In Member Growth
March 2, 2016
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A big Indiana credit union offers high rates to savers while a small Virginia credit union charges ahead with a community charter.
How To Make Investments Pay Dividends
March 2, 2016
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Advice from a credit union that holds nearly 30% of its total holdings in investments.
CDFI Certification Just Got Easier
March 1, 2016
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A GAC roundtable informs credit unions of one strategy to better serve low-income members.
MBL Boost Helps Lift Some GAC Spirits
February 22, 2016
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Agency rule seen as especially favorable for real estate lending as regulatory relief languishes on Capitol Hill.
Year-End Data Shows Gains In Mortgage And Auto Lending
February 18, 2016
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The nations credit unions made strides in fourth quarter 2015, setting records in originations and market share.
3 Things To Know About Loan Originations In 2015
February 18, 2016
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Year-end data shows credit unions lent $1.1 billion per day on average in 2015. But, there’s more.
3 Takeaways From Trendwatch 4Q 2015
February 17, 2016
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Fourth quarter performance data showcases a milestone year, with growing momentum for credit unions and unprecedented value being generated among their membership.
2015 Credit Union Impact Report
February 15, 2016
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How much money did credit unions lend in 2015? How much loan interest did credit unions return to members? How many institutions offered financial education? All that and more in this year’s report.
Tips To Make Better Automatic Loan Decisions
Two credit unions share how they get to “yes” on loan applications, regardless of who makes the call.
CUbroadcast Highlights Member Business Lending On The Rise
In episode No. 544, Callahan director of industry analysis Sam Taft talks with Mike Lawson about the increase in member business lending activity at credit ...
How 2 Credit Unions Became Leaders In Member Growth
A big Indiana credit union offers high rates to savers while a small Virginia credit union charges ahead with a community charter.
How To Make Investments Pay Dividends
Advice from a credit union that holds nearly 30% of its total holdings in investments.
CDFI Certification Just Got Easier
A GAC roundtable informs credit unions of one strategy to better serve low-income members.
MBL Boost Helps Lift Some GAC Spirits
Agency rule seen as especially favorable for real estate lending as regulatory relief languishes on Capitol Hill.
Year-End Data Shows Gains In Mortgage And Auto Lending
The nations credit unions made strides in fourth quarter 2015, setting records in originations and market share.
3 Things To Know About Loan Originations In 2015
Year-end data shows credit unions lent $1.1 billion per day on average in 2015. But, there's more.
3 Takeaways From Trendwatch 4Q 2015
Fourth quarter performance data showcases a milestone year, with growing momentum for credit unions and unprecedented value being generated among their membership.
2015 Credit Union Impact Report
How much money did credit unions lend in 2015? How much loan interest did credit unions return to members? How many institutions offered financial education? ...
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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.
A Credit Union Bond Beyond Bloodlines
Aaron Passman
For Mike and Dave Valentine, the family business just happens to be credit unions. The father-son duo talk leadership styles, cooperative values, and the lessons they’ve learned from each other along the way.
Connection And Caring Matter As Much As Knowledge And Resources
Chris Howard
People who are truly financially thriving have both means and a sense of security that comes from confidence about the future. Building that kind of emotional engagement requires a deliberate design of everyday interactions.