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.
Opportunities In The Lending Portfolio
April 2, 2015
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Credit unions are on pace to break lending records set in 2012, but they need to recognize the reward and risk inherent in strong growth.
Bringing Hope Back to the Bay
April 1, 2015
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Economic turbulence had an entire Florida community singing the blues, but the reinvigoration of a cooperative vornerstone is set to change the outlook in 2011.
3 Technology Trends That Will Affect Credit Union Lending In 2015
April 1, 2015
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Emerging technology is addressing back-end automation and front-end security within the credit union walls.
How Affinity Utilizes Market Data to Analyze Mortgage Risk
April 1, 2015
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When it comes to determining and understanding risk in your real estate loan portfolio, not only is it important to have the right data, it is important to know how to use it.
Arrowhead Flies Straight in 2010
April 1, 2015
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California’s Arrowhead Credit Union shows a tenacious turnaround, making tough decisions, and running lean and mean in the recovering marketplace.
The Real Problem at Arrowhead Credit Union is Working With Common Purpose, Not Lack of Capital
April 1, 2015
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In late July, Inland Empire community leaders sent NCUA a letter about Arrowhead’s conservatorship. On August 10, NCUA responded but failed to address the writers’ chief concern — when will they get their credit union back?
A Fresh Start In Florida
April 1, 2015
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Manatee Community uses a stair-step loan strategy to help members establish a relationship with a financial institution, build savings, build credit, and apply for unsecured funds.
Loan Products For A National Membership
March 30, 2015
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To expand its portfolio, Western Federal Credit Union implements a lending strategy that can compete with the big banks.
Anatomy Of A Loan
March 25, 2015
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State Employees Credit Union of North Carolina throws open its doors for an in-depth examination of how it takes Southern sensibility to a whole new level.
Go East, Wright-Patt
March 19, 2015
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A hub-and-spoke strategy and outbound calling are just two pieces of the strategic puzzle that Wright-Patt Credit Union pieced together for its move into a major new market.
Opportunities In The Lending Portfolio
Credit unions are on pace to break lending records set in 2012, but they need to recognize the reward and risk inherent in strong growth.
Bringing Hope Back to the Bay
Economic turbulence had an entire Florida community singing the blues, but the reinvigoration of a cooperative vornerstone is set to change the outlook in 2011.
3 Technology Trends That Will Affect Credit Union Lending In 2015
Emerging technology is addressing back-end automation and front-end security within the credit union walls.
How Affinity Utilizes Market Data to Analyze Mortgage Risk
When it comes to determining and understanding risk in your real estate loan portfolio, not only is it important to have the right data, it ...
Arrowhead Flies Straight in 2010
California’s Arrowhead Credit Union shows a tenacious turnaround, making tough decisions, and running lean and mean in the recovering marketplace.
The Real Problem at Arrowhead Credit Union is Working With Common Purpose, Not Lack of Capital
In late July, Inland Empire community leaders sent NCUA a letter about Arrowhead’s conservatorship. On August 10, NCUA responded but failed to address the writers’ ...
A Fresh Start In Florida
Manatee Community uses a stair-step loan strategy to help members establish a relationship with a financial institution, build savings, build credit, and apply for unsecured ...
Loan Products For A National Membership
To expand its portfolio, Western Federal Credit Union implements a lending strategy that can compete with the big banks.
Anatomy Of A Loan
State Employees Credit Union of North Carolina throws open its doors for an in-depth examination of how it takes Southern sensibility to a whole new ...
Go East, Wright-Patt
A hub-and-spoke strategy and outbound calling are just two pieces of the strategic puzzle that Wright-Patt Credit Union pieced together for its move into a ...
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Manufactured Homes Help Close The Housing Affordability Gap
Aaron Passman
Lower prices and better amenities are making pre-built homes an appealing option for credit unions looking to bolster their balance sheet and borrowers stymied by the affordable housing crisis.
How Prepared Are U.S. Workers For Retirement? The Answer Is, ‘Not Well.’
Andrew Lepczyk
Data from Vanguard shows retirement preparation declines with age, leaving no generation fully ready. The gap presents both a challenge and an opportunity for credit unions.
What’s In A Name: Chief People And Technology Officer
Savana Morie
It’s not every day a technology leader takes over HR. Vantage West’s Rob Hoyle explains why the two disciplines are linked now more than ever.
The Employee Benefit Cost Crisis And The Financial Strategy Forward-Thinking Credit Unions Are Using To Solve It
Callahan & Associates
Rising credit union benefit costs don’t have to remain a permanent operating burden.
Financial Market Jitters Escalate
Jason Haley
Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.
Takeaways From Day 2 Of GAC
Aaron Passman
From macroeconomics to multiculturalism, the future of AI, and more, the second day of this year’s convention was packed with insights.
Takeaways From Day 1 Of GAC
Aaron Passman
From new attitudes to new ways of thinking about service delivery, here’s a look at the first day of the industry’s biggest event.
Credit Union Storytelling With A Mission Focus
Marc Rapport
Storytelling drives growth and loyalty at Navy Federal, where real member experiences become narratives that strengthen trust, reinforce value, and build lasting relationships.
How Lake Trust Turns Member Experiences Into Brand Strategy
Savana Morie
From where stories come from to how they’re produced and distributed, Lake Trust shares how authentic member narratives strengthen its brand and show what “positive impact” looks like in action.
How An Internal Storyteller Fuels Member Growth At Navy Federal
Marc Rapport
An expert in user experience turns complex problems and opportunities into narratives that guide leaders toward confident decisions and growth-focused investment.