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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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MSUFCU Turns A Break In Payments Into A Member Experience Moment
Aaron Passman
The Michigan cooperative keeps everyday payments working and members happy by using a common friction point to build brand loyalty.
Insights From The Outside: Don Rositano
Marc Rapport
How a former Sam’s Club finance leader adapted his member-first mindset to a not-for-profit credit union.
What’s In A Name: Vice President Of History And Culture
Aaron Passman
How a unique role instills SchoolsFirst FCU’s future leaders with an appreciation for its past.
Growth Is A Mindset, But Success Is In The Contract
Callahan & Associates
Arriba Advisors co-founder Tom Russell explores how credit unions can bridge the gap between a growth mindset and their technical reality.
Fraud Is Faster, Smarter, And Harder To Stop. Here’s How To.
Callahan & Associates
RKL offers insight, expertise, and experience to help fight off growing threats.
The Numbers Are Good. The Moment Is Hard.
William Hunt
Members are anxious about their financial futures, even as credit unions remain financially strong. Institutions that respond to this moment can make 2026 a turning point.
Wages Are Growing. Wallets Are Not.
Sherry Virden
Global events are flowing directly into household budgets, reshaping how credit union members save, borrow, and cope. Such trends don’t always show up in headline data.
Credit Unions Are Having A Margin Moment
Tony Waltrich
Credit unions are benefiting from a rare margin advantage as loans reprice slower than deposits. The question now is how institutions will use that strength to better serve members.
Where Have All The Members Gone?
Omar Shalabi
Membership growth is slowing, but financial activity is not. What does the modern financial relationship look like?
5 Takeaways From First Quarter Credit Union Performance Data
William Hunt
Inflation, war, and uncertain futures have reshaped members’ needs in 2026. What does credit union performance data from the first quarter of 2026 say about household budgets, inflation pressures, and more?
A Mandate For Discovery