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.
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.
4 Key Takeaways From Lending In 2015
February 8, 2016
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Credit union lending accelerates to an all-time high in the fourth quarter of 2015.
Turn Approved Loans Into Funded Ones
February 3, 2016
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A Q&A with Generations Federal Credit Union on how it improved its conversion ratio.
4 Takeaways From A Record-Breaking 2015 In Auto Lending
February 3, 2016
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2015 was a record breaking year across many metrics for credit unions. Auto lending was no exception, with auto loan balances projected to have reached an all-time high of $264.7 billion in December 2015.
3 Strategies To Manage Liquidity
February 2, 2016
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In today’s changing and often-uncertain economic environment, balance sheet management is top-of-mind with credit union executives.
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.
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? ...
4 Key Takeaways From Lending In 2015
Credit union lending accelerates to an all-time high in the fourth quarter of 2015.
Turn Approved Loans Into Funded Ones
A Q&A with Generations Federal Credit Union on how it improved its conversion ratio.
4 Takeaways From A Record-Breaking 2015 In Auto Lending
2015 was a record breaking year across many metrics for credit unions. Auto lending was no exception, with auto loan balances projected to have reached ...
3 Strategies To Manage Liquidity
In today’s changing and often-uncertain economic environment, balance sheet management is top-of-mind with credit union executives.
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.
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Aaron Passman
The Michigan cooperative keeps everyday payments working and members happy by using a common friction point to build brand loyalty.
Insights From The Outside: Don Rositano
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How a former Sam’s Club finance leader adapted his member-first mindset to a not-for-profit credit union.
What’s In A Name: Vice President Of History And Culture
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How a unique role instills SchoolsFirst FCU’s future leaders with an appreciation for its past.
Growth Is A Mindset, But Success Is In The Contract
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Arriba Advisors co-founder Tom Russell explores how credit unions can bridge the gap between a growth mindset and their technical reality.
Fraud Is Faster, Smarter, And Harder To Stop. Here’s How To.
Callahan & Associates
RKL offers insight, expertise, and experience to help fight off growing threats.
The Numbers Are Good. The Moment Is Hard.
William Hunt
Members are anxious about their financial futures, even as credit unions remain financially strong. Institutions that respond to this moment can make 2026 a turning point.
Wages Are Growing. Wallets Are Not.
Sherry Virden
Global events are flowing directly into household budgets, reshaping how credit union members save, borrow, and cope. Such trends don’t always show up in headline data.
Credit Unions Are Having A Margin Moment
Tony Waltrich
Credit unions are benefiting from a rare margin advantage as loans reprice slower than deposits. The question now is how institutions will use that strength to better serve members.
Where Have All The Members Gone?
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Membership growth is slowing, but financial activity is not. What does the modern financial relationship look like?
5 Takeaways From First Quarter Credit Union Performance Data
William Hunt
Inflation, war, and uncertain futures have reshaped members’ needs in 2026. What does credit union performance data from the first quarter of 2026 say about household budgets, inflation pressures, and more?