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.
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.
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.
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? ...
4 Key Takeaways From Lending In 2015
Credit union lending accelerates to an all-time high in the fourth quarter of 2015.
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Keep The Mortgage. Ditch The Fees.
Savana Morie
A rethink of closing costs, rate relief, and employer partnerships helped 7 17 Credit Union build an affordable housing mortgage program that works.
Home Is Where The Heart (And More) Is
Aaron Passman
Where is mortgage growth coming from right now? This week, CreditUnions.com covers a mix of home equity campaigns, targeted affordability programs, and niche lending strategies that are bringing borrowers back into the market.
3 Ways To Market For HELOC Success
Aaron Passman
Home equity lending is a winning option for credit unions in today’s mortgage environment. Learn how three different shops meet members’ needs.
Small House, Big Opportunity: 2 Takes On Manufactured Home Loans
Aaron Passman
Manufactured home loans can provide members access to affordable housing, including those in rural areas. Two credit unions share how they approach the niche product.
Mortgage Lending Is Back, But It Looks Different
Tony Waltrich
After a prolonged slowdown, signs of life are returning to mortgage lending. Growth is uneven, with first-time buyers and shifting rate dynamics driving activity in select segments.
MSUFCU Turns A Break In Payments Into A Member Experience Moment
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
Marc Rapport
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
Aaron Passman
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
Callahan & Associates
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.