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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.
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.
A Critical Choice: Choosing The Best Business Lending Vendor
October 12, 2015
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Small or large, ensuring the right business lending specialist has experience and talent is key to successful partnership.
Vermont Credit Unions Lead The Industry In Mortgage Market Share
October 1, 2015
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The Green Mountain State ranks No. 1 in both the purchase and refinance market share.
Credit Unions Increased Mortgage Market Share In 2014
September 30, 2015
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Overall mortgage originations declined last year across the United Sates for all financial institutions, yet credit unions carved out a larger piece of the lending pie.
How Advanced Credit Scoring Tools Can Drive Auto Lending Growth
September 28, 2015
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East Idaho Credit Union uses analytics to boost indirect lending by almost 60%.
Anatomy Of A Leadership Culture
September 14, 2015
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In February, Callahan & Associates visited Iowa-based Veridian Credit Union ($20.B, Waterloo, IA) for a two-day investigation into how the credit union creates a culture where everyone is a leader and everyone is an owner. Learn more in this quarter’s Anatomy Of A Leadership Culture.
3 Strategies To Improve Partnerships With Preferred Auto Dealers
September 2, 2015
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Stronger credit union-auto dealer partnerships can save members money and strengthen an institution’s bottom line.
Soup Up Your Pricing Engine
September 2, 2015
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Competitiveness, income, risk, and engagement drive four distinct pricing models.
Reach For The Cutting Edge Without Falling Over
August 28, 2015
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A Texas credit union looks to vendor management, conversion-related momentum, and a healthy dose of skepticism to build an expansive technology base without breaking the bank.
Asset Quality Reaches Pre-Recession Levels In Second Quarter 2015
August 26, 2015
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Continuously improving asset quality indicates the stability and financial soundness in the credit union system and heralds another record-breaking quarter.
3 Keys To Indirect Lending Success
Loan origination solution should support robust auto-decisioning, dealer portal connections, and pricing options.
A Critical Choice: Choosing The Best Business Lending Vendor
Small or large, ensuring the right business lending specialist has experience and talent is key to successful partnership.
Vermont Credit Unions Lead The Industry In Mortgage Market Share
The Green Mountain State ranks No. 1 in both the purchase and refinance market share.
Credit Unions Increased Mortgage Market Share In 2014
Overall mortgage originations declined last year across the United Sates for all financial institutions, yet credit unions carved out a larger piece of the lending ...
How Advanced Credit Scoring Tools Can Drive Auto Lending Growth
East Idaho Credit Union uses analytics to boost indirect lending by almost 60%.
Anatomy Of A Leadership Culture
In February, Callahan & Associates visited Iowa-based Veridian Credit Union ($20.B, Waterloo, IA) for a two-day investigation into how the credit union creates a culture ...
3 Strategies To Improve Partnerships With Preferred Auto Dealers
Stronger credit union-auto dealer partnerships can save members money and strengthen an institution’s bottom line.
Soup Up Your Pricing Engine
Competitiveness, income, risk, and engagement drive four distinct pricing models.
Reach For The Cutting Edge Without Falling Over
A Texas credit union looks to vendor management, conversion-related momentum, and a healthy dose of skepticism to build an expansive technology base without breaking the ...
Asset Quality Reaches Pre-Recession Levels In Second Quarter 2015
Continuously improving asset quality indicates the stability and financial soundness in the credit union system and heralds another record-breaking quarter.
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Markets React To Consequential Announcements
Jason Haley
Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.
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.