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.
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.
5 Facts About Credit Union Lending In Second Quarter 2015
August 26, 2015
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Lending activity at America’s credit unions suggests members are making cooperatives their financial institution of choice.
3 Graphs That Show The Strength In Credit Union Lending
August 24, 2015
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Strong consumer and real estate lending helped credit union loan originations set a record midyear high.
A Well-Rounded Loan Portfolio
August 24, 2015
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Rescue loans, allowance for loan and lease losses, strategies for non-indirect auto loan growth, and more this week on CreditUnions.com.
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.
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.
5 Facts About Credit Union Lending In Second Quarter 2015
Lending activity at America’s credit unions suggests members are making cooperatives their financial institution of choice.
3 Graphs That Show The Strength In Credit Union Lending
Strong consumer and real estate lending helped credit union loan originations set a record midyear high.
A Well-Rounded Loan Portfolio
Rescue loans, allowance for loan and lease losses, strategies for non-indirect auto loan growth, and more this week on CreditUnions.com.
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.
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6 Credit Union Executive Priorities For 2026
Jay Johnson
Credit union leaders want to know where peers are placing their focus. These six priorities reflect how leadership teams are responding to change with intention and clarity.
What’s Next For Credit Union Earnings?
Omar Shalabi
As margin support begins to fade, earnings performance is becoming more sensitive to revenue mix and harder to interpret through public reporting alone.
The Great Wealth Transfer Is Also A Relationship Transfer
Savana Morie
Harvard FCU combines digital estate planning with human financial guidance to support positive, proactive wealth transfer across generations.
The Lending Lag Is Real, And Here’s What Smaller Credit Unions Can Do About It
Callahan & Associates
Discover how small to midsize credit unions can weather the economic headwinds hitting their communities right now.
Fresh Risks For Financial Markets
Jason Haley
Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.
What’s In A Name: AVP Of Member Insights
Aaron Passman
At Service Credit Union, Dave Widener connects data, strategy, and culture to shape better outcomes for members.
At Cardinal Credit Union, Small Investments Offer Big Financial Lessons
Aaron Passman
The Ohio-based cooperative has partnered with a fintech to offer fractional investing as part of its financial education curriculum in local schools.
How Compensation Blind Spots Impact CEO Retention And Succession
Callahan & Associates
Seven questions credit union board members should ask to ensure alignment on executive benefit plan goals.
What Makes Good AI Policy? Start With Curiosity And Accountability.
Marc Rapport
As credit unions move from experimentation to adoption, leaders offer firsthand knowledge on what separates weak policies from strong ones that actually work.
Governance And Guardrails Help Credit Unions Navigate AI
Aaron Passman
How Members Cooperative focuses on structure, oversight, and clear expectations to ensure AI supports, not undermines, long term strategy.