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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.
5 Takeaways From Trendwatch 3Q 2024
November 11, 2024
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Credit unions posted record revenue in the third quarter thanks to large gains in loan and investment income, yet asset quality worsened as the industry braced for interest rate cuts.
Help On The Homefront
November 11, 2024
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Military and corporate moves often require lending support. Credit unions are there to offer it.
The Fed Is Making Moves. How Are Credit Unions Responding?
October 27, 2024
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Three industry leaders talk shop about strategies to navigate dropping interest rates and economic uncertainty.
What’s In A Name: Senior Vice President Of Loan Analytics And Automation
October 21, 2024
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Andy Henline talks loan strategy and operations for the country’s second-largest credit union.
10 Steps To Better Business Intelligence
October 21, 2024
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It takes the right people, the right tools, and the right processes to create a data-driven culture.
How To Help Gen Z Combat The ‘Vibecession’
September 30, 2024
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The economy feels pretty bleak to young consumers, with homeownership seeming permanently out of reach. Some credit unions are taking steps to combat that pessimism.
Loan Trends In 2Q24
September 11, 2024
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Fluctuating loan demand upset credit union lending pipelines and balance sheets in the first half of the year. How significant were these impacts?
Macroeconomic Indicators In 2Q24
September 11, 2024
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Six data points showcase what’s happening in the U.S. economy that could direct credit union decision-making for the rest of the year.
As Indirect Lending Falls, So Goes Auto Market Share
September 10, 2024
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Credit unions have made the choice to back away from indirect auto lending, but that has come with a substantial opportunity cost.
Better Rates And Service Mean Extra Costs For Credit Unions
September 10, 2024
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Credit unions leverage their member-first mission to better serve all members, even those of modest means, making cooperatives especially valuable in challenging economic times.
5 Takeaways From Trendwatch 3Q 2024
Credit unions posted record revenue in the third quarter thanks to large gains in loan and investment income, yet asset quality worsened as the industry ...
Help On The Homefront
Military and corporate moves often require lending support. Credit unions are there to offer it.
The Fed Is Making Moves. How Are Credit Unions Responding?
Three industry leaders talk shop about strategies to navigate dropping interest rates and economic uncertainty.
What’s In A Name: Senior Vice President Of Loan Analytics And Automation
Andy Henline talks loan strategy and operations for the country’s second-largest credit union.
10 Steps To Better Business Intelligence
It takes the right people, the right tools, and the right processes to create a data-driven culture.
How To Help Gen Z Combat The ‘Vibecession’
The economy feels pretty bleak to young consumers, with homeownership seeming permanently out of reach. Some credit unions are taking steps to combat that pessimism.
Loan Trends In 2Q24
Fluctuating loan demand upset credit union lending pipelines and balance sheets in the first half of the year. How significant were these impacts?
Macroeconomic Indicators In 2Q24
Six data points showcase what's happening in the U.S. economy that could direct credit union decision-making for the rest of the year.
As Indirect Lending Falls, So Goes Auto Market Share
Credit unions have made the choice to back away from indirect auto lending, but that has come with a substantial opportunity cost.
Better Rates And Service Mean Extra Costs For Credit Unions
Credit unions leverage their member-first mission to better serve all members, even those of modest means, making cooperatives especially valuable in challenging economic times.
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Credit Human Redefines ‘Green’ In The Heart Of Texas
Savana Morie
The credit union completed a three acre headquarters campus in 2021 that offers 52% more space while consuming a fraction of the resources. It’s a model of how cooperatives can lead on sustainability without sacrificing performance.
CDFIs By The Numbers
Omar Shalabi
CDFI credit unions might be fewer in number, but their impact reaches millions of members, and their footprint highlights how targeted mission can translate into broad, measurable reach.
Serving The Underserved Without Accepting Preventable Fraud Losses
Callahan & Associates
Preventable fraud losses quietly erode credit union margins. The difference between a 25% and 6% loss rate isn’t risk. It’s execution.
Inside An In-School Model That Links Classrooms With College And Careers
Savana Morie
Holy Rosary Credit Union has embedded itself into a local high school’s career and technical education program, offering scholarships, internships, and courses eligible for college credit.
6 Credit Union Executive Priorities For 2026
Jay Johnson
Credit union leaders want to know where peers are placing their focus. These six priorities reflect how leadership teams are responding to change with intention and clarity.
What’s Next For Credit Union Earnings?
Omar Shalabi
As margin support begins to fade, earnings performance is becoming more sensitive to revenue mix and harder to interpret through public reporting alone.
The Great Wealth Transfer Is Also A Relationship Transfer
Savana Morie
Harvard FCU combines digital estate planning with human financial guidance to support positive, proactive wealth transfer across generations.
The Lending Lag Is Real, And Here’s What Smaller Credit Unions Can Do About It
Callahan & Associates
Discover how small to midsize credit unions can weather the economic headwinds hitting their communities right now.
Fresh Risks For Financial Markets
Jason Haley
Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.
What’s In A Name: AVP Of Member Insights
Aaron Passman
At Service Credit Union, Dave Widener connects data, strategy, and culture to shape better outcomes for members.