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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.
How Mortgage Lenders Win With Data
November 2, 2015
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Mortgage lenders are using data to gain an edge in closing more high-quality home loans.
Make The Most Of Mortgages
November 2, 2015
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Mortgages comprise more than 41% of the credit union industry’s balance sheet. As new regulations take form, the mortgage business is more complex than ever before.
Top 3 TRID Talking Points With Real Estate Agents
November 1, 2015
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Communication with real estate partners and with members will make disclosure changes less of a barrier to getting a home purchase closed.
A Mandate For Discovery
October 28, 2015
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Credit unions are exceeding goals and breaking records quarter after quarter. In such an ideal environment, why are some still looking for the next challenge?
How This Card Giant Crushes My Credit Union
October 28, 2015
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My plastic is now from a big bank, and that might matter to credit unions.
How U.S. Eagle FCU Eyes 21% Indirect Lending Jump
October 26, 2015
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New Mexico credit union partners with CRIF Select to drive indirect lending among members and growing dealer network.
Reading The Roil Of Mortgage Regulations
October 22, 2015
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Not all dark waters as TRID changes take effect and HMDA changes announced, but much work remains.
State In The Spotlight: Kansas
October 19, 2015
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How do credit unions in Kansas stack up against the nation?
Data Governance – Who Owns The Data?
October 19, 2015
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An inclusive Data Owner Team can go a long way toward making big progress with big data.
3 Keys To Indirect Lending Success
October 12, 2015
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Loan origination solution should support robust auto-decisioning, dealer portal connections, and pricing options.
How Mortgage Lenders Win With Data
Mortgage lenders are using data to gain an edge in closing more high-quality home loans.
Make The Most Of Mortgages
Mortgages comprise more than 41% of the credit union industry's balance sheet. As new regulations take form, the mortgage business is more complex than ever ...
Top 3 TRID Talking Points With Real Estate Agents
Communication with real estate partners and with members will make disclosure changes less of a barrier to getting a home purchase closed.
How This Card Giant Crushes My Credit Union
My plastic is now from a big bank, and that might matter to credit unions.
How U.S. Eagle FCU Eyes 21% Indirect Lending Jump
New Mexico credit union partners with CRIF Select to drive indirect lending among members and growing dealer network.
Reading The Roil Of Mortgage Regulations
Not all dark waters as TRID changes take effect and HMDA changes announced, but much work remains.
Data Governance – Who Owns The Data?
An inclusive Data Owner Team can go a long way toward making big progress with big data.
3 Keys To Indirect Lending Success
Loan origination solution should support robust auto-decisioning, dealer portal connections, and pricing options.
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A Rewards Program That Relies On Relationships, Not Usage
Savana Morie
Nuvision’s Added Advantage program tracks member engagement across the credit union, then rewards relationships through better pricing and other perks.
Innovations Financial Bets Big On Small Business Lending
Aaron Passman
CDFI grant funding helps the Florida cooperative offer microloans for small businesses after many banks pulled out of its market.
How Marine Credit Union Shifted Its Foundation From Siloed To Symbiotic
Savana Morie
By aligning governance, leadership, and day to day operations, Marine Credit Union transformed its foundation from a parallel operation into a visible extension of the credit union brand.
How Today’s Market Is Stress-Testing Credit Union And Bank Earnings Models
Andrew Lepczyk
Credit union and bank earnings reflect different business objectives. Those differences matter for how financial institutions serve their markets.
The Case For Marketing That Doesn’t Lead With The Credit Union
Savana Morie
Whitefish Credit Union barely mentions itself in its member stories. Instead, its high-quality video storytelling spotlights people, businesses, and communities, building trust, advocacy, and impact that don’t always show up in traditional ROI metrics.
Exit Interview: Deb Vollmer
Aaron Passman
The retired Langley FCU executive looks back on a career shaped by industry change, evolving leadership responsibility, and a constant focus on serving members first.
How Affinity FCU Became A Financial First Responder
Callahan & Associates
The New Jersey-New York metro credit union shares how a wellbeing-led strategy ensures members know where to turn first when life gets difficult.
Running With Scissors: The Bold Side Of Personalization
Callahan & Associates
To become skilled at personalization, credit unions must stop making assumptions about what resonates with members and start leveraging data to be sure.
A Short Guide To Compliance With The New Succession Planning Rule
Jennie Boden
Check all the right boxes while tying your credit union compliance efforts to strategy.
Industry Intelligence For Credit Union Leaders
Callahan & Associates
Looking for quarterly data coverage, expert analysis, lessons from leading credit unions, and more? Callahan has it covered. Comparing top-level performance and digging into the details has never been easier.
A Mandate For Discovery