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.
Selling Loans Keeps Production Engine Running Smoothly
August 24, 2015
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Randy Gunderson, CFO for WSECU, discusses selling mortgages to Fannie Mae and participating consumer and commercial loans.
Qualitative And Environmental Factors In The ALLL
August 24, 2015
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How a solid allowance methodology and consistent application provides peace of mind for a Colorado credit union.
An Answer To The S.O.S From Member Wallets
August 24, 2015
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How Mountain America helps members break free from long-term, costly debt.
State In The Spotlight: Nevada
August 20, 2015
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How do credit unions in Nevada stack up against the nation?
Now’s The Time To Do (Measurably) Well And Good
August 20, 2015
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Surging credit union metrics combine with startling measures of Americans’ financial woes to paint picture of opportunity and challenge.
The Benefits Of Hiring From Inside — And Outside — The Credit Union Industry
August 11, 2015
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How Interra FCU has benefited from bringing on strong candidates regardless of cooperative pedigree.
Associated Credit Union Posts 34% Increase In Loans
August 11, 2015
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A 53% year-over-year increase in auto loans underpins strong lending performance at the Georgia credit union.
Loan Originations Hit Another Record High In Second Quarter
August 11, 2015
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Total YTD loan originations at U.S. credit unions grew 20% year-over-year to reach $200 billion through the first six months of 2015, an increase of more than $30 billion over the same time period last year.
Minnesota Credit Unions Lead The Nation In First Mortgage Loan Origination Growth
August 11, 2015
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Wings Financial’s triple-digit annual increase in first mortgage originations is a guiding force in the North Star State.
An A+ For An Auto Rebate
August 3, 2015
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How an auto loan helped this Washington credit union donate more than $14,000 to area schools.
Selling Loans Keeps Production Engine Running Smoothly
Randy Gunderson, CFO for WSECU, discusses selling mortgages to Fannie Mae and participating consumer and commercial loans.
Qualitative And Environmental Factors In The ALLL
How a solid allowance methodology and consistent application provides peace of mind for a Colorado credit union.
An Answer To The S.O.S From Member Wallets
How Mountain America helps members break free from long-term, costly debt.
Now’s The Time To Do (Measurably) Well And Good
Surging credit union metrics combine with startling measures of Americans’ financial woes to paint picture of opportunity and challenge.
The Benefits Of Hiring From Inside — And Outside — The Credit Union Industry
How Interra FCU has benefited from bringing on strong candidates regardless of cooperative pedigree.
Associated Credit Union Posts 34% Increase In Loans
A 53% year-over-year increase in auto loans underpins strong lending performance at the Georgia credit union.
Loan Originations Hit Another Record High In Second Quarter
Total YTD loan originations at U.S. credit unions grew 20% year-over-year to reach $200 billion through the first six months of 2015, an increase of ...
Minnesota Credit Unions Lead The Nation In First Mortgage Loan Origination Growth
Wings Financial’s triple-digit annual increase in first mortgage originations is a guiding force in the North Star State.
An A+ For An Auto Rebate
How an auto loan helped this Washington credit union donate more than $14,000 to area schools.
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Financial Market Jitters Escalate
Jason Haley
Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.
Takeaways From Day 2 Of GAC
Aaron Passman
From macroeconomics to multiculturalism, the future of AI, and more, the second day of this year’s convention was packed with insights.
Takeaways From Day 1 Of GAC
Aaron Passman
From new attitudes to new ways of thinking about service delivery, here’s a look at the first day of the industry’s biggest event.
Credit Union Storytelling With A Mission Focus
Marc Rapport
Storytelling drives growth and loyalty at Navy Federal, where real member experiences become narratives that strengthen trust, reinforce value, and build lasting relationships.
How Lake Trust Turns Member Experiences Into Brand Strategy
Savana Morie
From where stories come from to how they’re produced and distributed, Lake Trust shares how authentic member narratives strengthen its brand and show what “positive impact” looks like in action.
How An Internal Storyteller Fuels Member Growth At Navy Federal
Marc Rapport
An expert in user experience turns complex problems and opportunities into narratives that guide leaders toward confident decisions and growth-focused investment.
At Ardent Credit Union, Deposits Are A ‘Slam Dunk’
Aaron Passman
The Philadelphia-area cooperative scores among rate-shopping members with a co-branded certificate that links savings returns to college basketball results.
The Strategic Case For Rethinking Credit Card Issuing
Callahan & Associates
The credit unions that will win the next decade of card growth are those that treat credit cards not as one time product launches but as dynamic ecosystems requiring continuous investment.
What Gen Z Is Really Looking For In A Credit Union
Callahan & Associates
Gen Z’s faith in traditional institutions gives credit unions a rich opportunity to serve as a key source of financial guidance.
What’s Job No. 2?
Aaron Passman
CreditUnions.com is all-in on growth and marketing this week, spotlighting real-world strategies that help cooperatives serve members for life, invest in people, expand their impact, and more.