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.
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.
3 Strategies To Improve Partnerships With Preferred Auto Dealers
September 2, 2015
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Stronger credit union-auto dealer partnerships can save members money and strengthen an institution’s bottom line.
Soup Up Your Pricing Engine
September 2, 2015
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Competitiveness, income, risk, and engagement drive four distinct pricing models.
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.
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 ...
3 Strategies To Improve Partnerships With Preferred Auto Dealers
Stronger credit union-auto dealer partnerships can save members money and strengthen an institution’s bottom line.
Soup Up Your Pricing Engine
Competitiveness, income, risk, and engagement drive four distinct pricing models.
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.
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Fintech Grounded In Mission As Much As Market Opportunity
Marc Rapport
Suncoast Credit Union balances near-term needs with longer-term bets, applying discipline to timing, valuation, and fit to decide when to invest and when to walk away.
Industry Intelligence For Credit Union Leaders
Callahan & Associates
Looking for quarterly data coverage, expert analysis, lessons from leading credit unions, and more? Callahan has it covered. Comparing top-level performance and digging into the details has never been easier.
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.