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.
How Educators Insourced For Car-Buying Success
November 9, 2015
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It’s taken more than a decade, but this Wisconsin credit union has fine-tuned its car-buying services to benefit members and increase its loan portfolio.
Co-Sourcing: How 3 Credit Unions Collaborate On Back-Office Ops
November 9, 2015
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Communication and a shared perspective allow this consortium to gain efficiencies in areas that are scalable and manageable with clear metrics and service level agreements.
DOE Targets University-Student Banking Relationships
November 5, 2015
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Credit union involvement seen as limited but experts say keep an eye on the bouncing ball nonetheless.
Expanding Home Equity And Lending Opportunities
November 2, 2015
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Credit unions can and should identify HELOC candidates and win that business before interest rates rise.
New Fannie Mae App Provides Information To Home Buyers
November 2, 2015
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Today’s mobile generation can access end-to-end information during the mortgage process, and credit unions can customize apps with branded marketing messages.
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 Educators Insourced For Car-Buying Success
It’s taken more than a decade, but this Wisconsin credit union has fine-tuned its car-buying services to benefit members and increase its loan portfolio.
Co-Sourcing: How 3 Credit Unions Collaborate On Back-Office Ops
Communication and a shared perspective allow this consortium to gain efficiencies in areas that are scalable and manageable with clear metrics and service level agreements.
DOE Targets University-Student Banking Relationships
Credit union involvement seen as limited but experts say keep an eye on the bouncing ball nonetheless.
Expanding Home Equity And Lending Opportunities
Credit unions can and should identify HELOC candidates and win that business before interest rates rise.
New Fannie Mae App Provides Information To Home Buyers
Today's mobile generation can access end-to-end information during the mortgage process, and credit unions can customize apps with branded marketing messages.
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.
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The Merchant Services Advantage For Credit Unions
Callahan & Associates
Payment capabilities increasingly shape how business owners evaluate their primary financial institution
Coffee And A Smile? Not Good Enough.
Aaron Passman
Coffee and a smile still matter — they’re just not enough. That’s why credit unions are redefining member experience across digital, data, and the entire organization.
6 Takes On Today’s Member Experience: Andre Vygnansk
Marc Rapport
The CXO of OUR Credit Union talks about what’s changed, what’s stayed the same, and what matters most as the industry evolves.
Don’t Wait For Data. FirstLook Analysis Is Available Today.
Callahan & Associates
Callahan & Associates provides an early look at quarterly performance results. Sneak a peek at the latest trends here.
6 Takes On Today’s Member Experience: Stacy Armijo
Marc Rapport
The CXO of Amplify Credit Union talks about what’s changed, what’s stayed the same, and what matters most as the industry evolves.
6 Takes On Today’s Member Experience: Inna Sprague
Marc Rapport
The CXO of Teachers FCU talks about what’s changed, what’s stayed the same, and what matters most as the industry evolves.
Closing The “Confidence Gap:” Using Segmentation To Deepen Member Loyalty
Callahan & Associates
Credit unions can’t deepen loyalty with a one-size-fits-all experience. Life-stage segmentation helps institutions build relevance, confidence, and trust.
6 Takes On Today’s Member Experience: Kim Riley
Marc Rapport
The CXO of Wright-Patt Credit Union talks about what’s changed, what’s stayed the same, and what matters most as the industry evolves.
When Everyone Owns The Member Experience, No One Does
Marc Rapport
Shared ownership can quietly fracture a member journey. FORUM Credit Union leans on clear accountability to keep channels aligned.
6 Takes On Today’s Member Experience
Marc Rapport
Member experience leaders talk about what’s changed, what’s stayed the same, and what matters most as the industry evolves.
A Mandate For Discovery