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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Cost Pressures Are Changing Member Behavior
Savana Morie
First quarter data shows how rising costs are pushing consumers toward flexibility and reshaping borrowing and saving habits.
WSECU Invests In Innovation To Solve Pain Points
Marc Rapport
A dedicated CUSO holding company allows WSECU to move beyond building and back fintech partners it helps shape and scale.
When Employees Own Culture, Service Follows
Savana Morie
Advancial FCU links internal service standards, employee feedback, and peer recognition to create a more consistent experience for both staff and members.
How MSUFCU Builds And Backs Fintech Solutions
Marc Rapport
MSUFCU takes a hands-on approach to fintech, piloting solutions through its in-house lab before scaling and backing them through a wholly owned CUSO.
Members Demand Digital, But They Want Branches, Too
Savana Morie
Affinity Plus FCU has a clear member service mantra: digital for daily, human when it’s hard. Its CEO and CFO share what that looks like in practice.
How A Holding Company Helps Service Credit Union Win At Fintech
Marc Rapport
The New Hampshire cooperative shares how its fintech arm, Service Ventures, evaluates investments, balances risk, and defines success.
Future Bets From Today’s Credit Unions
Marc Rapport
Industry leaders share how they approach fintech investment, balancing immediate needs with longer-term bets while keeping member value and mission at the center.
AI Adoption Is Growing. Are Credit Unions Keeping Pace?
Andrew Lepczyk
New data from Gallup shows half of all employees who work for companies that pay for AI tools use them. Credit unions are building their own momentum.
A Credit Union Bond Beyond Bloodlines
Aaron Passman
For Mike and Dave Valentine, the family business just happens to be credit unions. The father-son duo talk leadership styles, cooperative values, and the lessons they’ve learned from each other along the way.
Connection And Caring Matter As Much As Knowledge And Resources
Chris Howard
People who are truly financially thriving have both means and a sense of security that comes from confidence about the future. Building that kind of emotional engagement requires a deliberate design of everyday interactions.
A Mandate For Discovery