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Blaze, Consumers, and Interra credit unions pioneer a new path to liquidity under the guidance of Alloya Corporate.
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A Mortgage Strategy With A 61% Growth Rate
April 8, 2015
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Investments in products, technology, and personnel contribute to tremendous mortgage loan performance at Ventura County Credit Union.
Single Sponsor Credit Unions Can Benefit From Indirect Lending
April 8, 2015
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Ideas on how your indirect lending program can reach its full potential.
Service CU Tuning in all Channels to Bring in New Members
April 8, 2015
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This New Hampshire credit union looked to extend their reach to members through every possible channel. Their initial focus was on indirect auto lending and enhancing their efforts through online seminars and innovative dealer promotions.
Why The Community Reinvestment Act Matters To Credit Unions
April 7, 2015
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Credit unions might not be subject to CRA guidelines, but they still need to be aware of the value of CRA-eligible loans.
How Quotas Contribute To Revenue And Leadership Growth
April 6, 2015
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New responsibilities and performance accountability develops management skills and underpins revenue generation at UNCLE Credit Union.
TILA/RESPA Preparation Check-In
April 6, 2015
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Now is the time to get ready for mortgage disclosure changes coming Aug. 1.
Use Data To Maximize Limited Window Of Opportunity
April 6, 2015
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Credit unions can use number crunching to identify mortgage and HELOC candidates.
Using Fannie Mae’s Collateral Underwriter Helps Manage Risk
April 6, 2015
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Appraisal risk application supports proactive management of appraisal quality and improves customer relationship tools.
Hitting A Home Run With Home Mortgages
April 6, 2015
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Strong partnerships can push credit union lending business around the base paths.
Motivating Millennial Homebuyers
April 6, 2015
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Low down payments and social media can help mortgage lenders speak language Gen Y buyers understand.
A Mortgage Strategy With A 61% Growth Rate
Investments in products, technology, and personnel contribute to tremendous mortgage loan performance at Ventura County Credit Union.
Single Sponsor Credit Unions Can Benefit From Indirect Lending
Ideas on how your indirect lending program can reach its full potential.
Service CU Tuning in all Channels to Bring in New Members
This New Hampshire credit union looked to extend their reach to members through every possible channel. Their initial focus was on indirect auto lending and ...
How Quotas Contribute To Revenue And Leadership Growth
New responsibilities and performance accountability develops management skills and underpins revenue generation at UNCLE Credit Union.
TILA/RESPA Preparation Check-In
Now is the time to get ready for mortgage disclosure changes coming Aug. 1.
Use Data To Maximize Limited Window Of Opportunity
Credit unions can use number crunching to identify mortgage and HELOC candidates.
Using Fannie Mae’s Collateral Underwriter Helps Manage Risk
Appraisal risk application supports proactive management of appraisal quality and improves customer relationship tools.
Hitting A Home Run With Home Mortgages
Strong partnerships can push credit union lending business around the base paths.
Motivating Millennial Homebuyers
Low down payments and social media can help mortgage lenders speak language Gen Y buyers understand.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
Why The Community Reinvestment Act Matters To Credit Unions