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 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.
Vermont Credit Unions Lead The Industry In Mortgage Market Share
October 1, 2015
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The Green Mountain State ranks No. 1 in both the purchase and refinance market share.
Credit Unions Increased Mortgage Market Share In 2014
September 30, 2015
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Overall mortgage originations declined last year across the United Sates for all financial institutions, yet credit unions carved out a larger piece of the lending pie.
How Advanced Credit Scoring Tools Can Drive Auto Lending Growth
September 28, 2015
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East Idaho Credit Union uses analytics to boost indirect lending by almost 60%.
Anatomy Of A Leadership Culture
September 14, 2015
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In February, Callahan & Associates visited Iowa-based Veridian Credit Union ($20.B, Waterloo, IA) for a two-day investigation into how the credit union creates a culture where everyone is a leader and everyone is an owner. Learn more in this quarter’s Anatomy Of A Leadership Culture.
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.
Vermont Credit Unions Lead The Industry In Mortgage Market Share
The Green Mountain State ranks No. 1 in both the purchase and refinance market share.
Credit Unions Increased Mortgage Market Share In 2014
Overall mortgage originations declined last year across the United Sates for all financial institutions, yet credit unions carved out a larger piece of the lending ...
How Advanced Credit Scoring Tools Can Drive Auto Lending Growth
East Idaho Credit Union uses analytics to boost indirect lending by almost 60%.
Anatomy Of A Leadership Culture
In February, Callahan & Associates visited Iowa-based Veridian Credit Union ($20.B, Waterloo, IA) for a two-day investigation into how the credit union creates a culture ...
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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.