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 Efficiency Can Drive Sustainable Loan Growth
June 8, 2015
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Assessing your credit union’s loan approval processes can show where automation can boost operational efficiency and member satisfaction.
Small Loans Could Be Big Business
June 3, 2015
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Zillow mortgage research shows that many small borrowers will pay 10% more for every dollar borrowed than a borrower with a $400,000 loan.
Can Cross-Selling Enhance Your Auto Lending Strategy?
June 1, 2015
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Cross-selling is a key component in creating true value in your auto lending strategy and increasing member loyalty.
Loan Originations Triple At Central Macomb Community Credit Union
May 21, 2015
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The Michigan credit union posted 35% annual loan growth in first quarter 2015.
Credit Union Auto Loans Increase By Double-Digits In 40 States
May 21, 2015
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The strong growth in the auto portfolio drives gains in first quarter consumer lending for America’s credit unions.
First Quarter 2015 Investment Review
May 19, 2015
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This quarterly snapshot from TRUST Mutual Funds shows total investments at credit unions increased $14 billion since year-end 2014.
Recent Lawsuits: What Credit Unions Need To Know
May 18, 2015
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These four lawsuits can provide valuable lessons to the industry.
3 Takeaways From Trendwatch 1Q 2015
May 13, 2015
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First quarter performance data showcases current and future areas of growth for credit unions, including first mortgages and share accounts.
San Antonio FCU Posts A Record Mortgage Performance
May 12, 2015
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The Florida credit union reported a 97% increase in first mortgage originations in the first quarter of 2015.
Forum Credit Union Posts Double-Digit First Quarter Consumer Loan Growth
May 12, 2015
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The Indiana credit union increased auto loans 39% over last year.
How Efficiency Can Drive Sustainable Loan Growth
Assessing your credit union’s loan approval processes can show where automation can boost operational efficiency and member satisfaction.
Can Cross-Selling Enhance Your Auto Lending Strategy?
Cross-selling is a key component in creating true value in your auto lending strategy and increasing member loyalty.
Loan Originations Triple At Central Macomb Community Credit Union
The Michigan credit union posted 35% annual loan growth in first quarter 2015.
Credit Union Auto Loans Increase By Double-Digits In 40 States
The strong growth in the auto portfolio drives gains in first quarter consumer lending for America’s credit unions.
First Quarter 2015 Investment Review
This quarterly snapshot from TRUST Mutual Funds shows total investments at credit unions increased $14 billion since year-end 2014.
Recent Lawsuits: What Credit Unions Need To Know
These four lawsuits can provide valuable lessons to the industry.
3 Takeaways From Trendwatch 1Q 2015
First quarter performance data showcases current and future areas of growth for credit unions, including first mortgages and share accounts.
San Antonio FCU Posts A Record Mortgage Performance
The Florida credit union reported a 97% increase in first mortgage originations in the first quarter of 2015.
Forum Credit Union Posts Double-Digit First Quarter Consumer Loan Growth
The Indiana credit union increased auto loans 39% over last year.
Browse Topics
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.
Small Loans Could Be Big Business