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.
5 Things To Learn From 1Q 2015 Strategy & Performance
July 28, 2015
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What do screen doors, Uncle Sam, and David Fincher all have to do with credit unions?
Teen Drivers Need Car-Buying Lessons
July 28, 2015
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Arlington Community Federal Credit Union recognizes that young adults ready to buy their first car might need help with saving funds and purchasing the vehicle.
What’ll They Think Of Next?
July 15, 2015
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Apple Watch is just the beginning for mobile-oriented, blue-sky thinkers in the credit union space.
Indirect Lending And Onboarding At Grow Financial
July 13, 2015
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The bi-state credit union moves 40% of indirect members into at least one other financial product.
4 Technologies To Meet Marketing Needs
July 1, 2015
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From in-house video production to cloud-based target marketing, these four credit unions are using leading-edge tools to differentiate and compete.
On Lawmakers And Credit Unions
June 25, 2015
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When it comes to influencing regulators, whether credit union bills make it into law is often not as important as the attention they attract. Here’s an update on why.
How To Make Mortgages A Positive Experience
June 24, 2015
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Credit unions are alleviating pain points throughout the home-buying process.
4 Ways The Sand States Have Dusted Themselves Off
June 22, 2015
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Hard hit during the recession, the Sand States kickoff 2015 with a return to growth.
A Grace Period By Any Other Name
June 11, 2015
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Call it what you will, CFPB’s promise to go easy on mortgage disclosure changes provides some temporary relief.
Help Members Know Before They Owe
June 10, 2015
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Will new mortgage disclosures set to take effect in August help or hinder consumer understanding of debt?
5 Things To Learn From 1Q 2015 Strategy & Performance
What do screen doors, Uncle Sam, and David Fincher all have to do with credit unions?
Teen Drivers Need Car-Buying Lessons
Arlington Community Federal Credit Union recognizes that young adults ready to buy their first car might need help with saving funds and purchasing the vehicle.
What’ll They Think Of Next?
Apple Watch is just the beginning for mobile-oriented, blue-sky thinkers in the credit union space.
Indirect Lending And Onboarding At Grow Financial
The bi-state credit union moves 40% of indirect members into at least one other financial product.
4 Technologies To Meet Marketing Needs
From in-house video production to cloud-based target marketing, these four credit unions are using leading-edge tools to differentiate and compete.
On Lawmakers And Credit Unions
When it comes to influencing regulators, whether credit union bills make it into law is often not as important as the attention they attract. Here's ...
How To Make Mortgages A Positive Experience
Credit unions are alleviating pain points throughout the home-buying process.
4 Ways The Sand States Have Dusted Themselves Off
Hard hit during the recession, the Sand States kickoff 2015 with a return to growth.
A Grace Period By Any Other Name
Call it what you will, CFPB's promise to go easy on mortgage disclosure changes provides some temporary relief.
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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.
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