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.
Credit Unions Lend More Than $1 Billion A Day So Far In 2015
November 23, 2015
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States all across the nation posted significant year-to-date growth in mortgage originations when compared to the same time frame last year.
A Strategy To Grant First-Time Homebuyers Down Payment Assistance
November 23, 2015
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Learn how St. Mary’s Bank offers low-income first-time homebuyers a reprieve from mounting down payment and closing costs.
4 Things To Know About Auto Lending In Third Quarter 2015
November 19, 2015
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Auto lending is the power behind this quarters never-before-seen lending activity. Here’s why.
Highlights From Third Quarter 2015 Industry Performance
November 18, 2015
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Learn by how much the industry has increased its asset base, loans, shares, member relationships, and more.
3 Takeaways From Trendwatch 3Q 2015
November 18, 2015
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Third quarter performance data showcases credit union successes in lending and shares.
For Some, Efficiency Starts With Investing In-House
November 16, 2015
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Maroon Financial Credit Union lowered its efficiency ratio by generating more revenue from an expanded mortgage origination campaign.
Efficiency And Opportunity In The Southeastern Market
November 16, 2015
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A Q&A with Amy Perez, assistant vice president of retail lending at Grow Financial Credit Union.
Leaning Into Loans
November 16, 2015
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This week, CreditUnions.com looks at popular credit union lending strategies, from decentralized lending across hundreds of branches to a member business loan program 10 years in the making.
How To Move To An In-House Business Model
November 16, 2015
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SECU of Maryland’s move to bring its business lending operations in-house resulted in a return on investment in the range of 250 to 300 basis points.
How Credit Unions Can Expand Millennial Mortgage Opportunities
November 16, 2015
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Individualized, timely service and best rate possible for mortgage insurance can help seal the deal.
Credit Unions Lend More Than $1 Billion A Day So Far In 2015
States all across the nation posted significant year-to-date growth in mortgage originations when compared to the same time frame last year.
A Strategy To Grant First-Time Homebuyers Down Payment Assistance
Learn how St. Mary’s Bank offers low-income first-time homebuyers a reprieve from mounting down payment and closing costs.
4 Things To Know About Auto Lending In Third Quarter 2015
Auto lending is the power behind this quarters never-before-seen lending activity. Here's why.
Highlights From Third Quarter 2015 Industry Performance
Learn by how much the industry has increased its asset base, loans, shares, member relationships, and more.
3 Takeaways From Trendwatch 3Q 2015
Third quarter performance data showcases credit union successes in lending and shares.
For Some, Efficiency Starts With Investing In-House
Maroon Financial Credit Union lowered its efficiency ratio by generating more revenue from an expanded mortgage origination campaign.
Efficiency And Opportunity In The Southeastern Market
A Q&A with Amy Perez, assistant vice president of retail lending at Grow Financial Credit Union.
Leaning Into Loans
This week, CreditUnions.com looks at popular credit union lending strategies, from decentralized lending across hundreds of branches to a member business loan program 10 years ...
How To Move To An In-House Business Model
SECU of Maryland’s move to bring its business lending operations in-house resulted in a return on investment in the range of 250 to 300 basis ...
How Credit Unions Can Expand Millennial Mortgage Opportunities
Individualized, timely service and best rate possible for mortgage insurance can help seal the deal.
Browse Topics
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.
What Credit Unions Can Do NOW To Launch And Expand Student Lending Programs
Callahan & Associates
Credit unions are uniquely well-positioned to guide members through uncertainty and fill essential funding gaps.