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.
3 Tips To Lend Niche
February 27, 2015
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Credit unions with niche portfolios offer advice to prospective lenders.
Suncoast Shares The Profits And Risk Of Its Unusual Cards Plan
February 26, 2015
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The $6 billion credit union’s turnkey loan participation model helps two small credit unions get back in the cards game.
Subprime Bubble? Not In Credit Union Land.
February 26, 2015
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Equifax report buttresses evidence that subprime auto lending is opportunity for credit unions to do good while doing well.
2014 Credit Union Performance In 7 Charts
February 26, 2015
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These seven charts highlight how things have changed in the past year and offer insight into what it means for credit unions moving forward.
How To Align Investments With Balance Sheet Needs
February 24, 2015
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Patelco Credit Union takes a holistic view when it comes to evaluating investment decisions.
Fourth Quarter 2014 Investment Trends
February 23, 2015
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Credit unions are keeping their powder dry waiting for rates to rise.
The Importance Of Finance In Financial Services
February 23, 2015
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This week, CreditUnions.com offers practices, lessons, and educational resources for the men and women charged with managing the financial risks of their credit unions — the CFOs.
The Mighty Mobile Opportunity
February 19, 2015
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How credit unions are using payments, loan applications, and location-based offers to build a big user experience in a small delivery channel.
Interra Credit Union Outpaces Peers In Fourth Quarter 2014
February 17, 2015
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Non-real estate lending picks up at the Indiana credit union.
CFPB Should Expand ‘Small Lender’ Definition
February 13, 2015
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Qualified mortgage rules should reflect bigger credit unions as part of the solution, not part of the problem.
3 Tips To Lend Niche
Credit unions with niche portfolios offer advice to prospective lenders.
Suncoast Shares The Profits And Risk Of Its Unusual Cards Plan
The $6 billion credit union’s turnkey loan participation model helps two small credit unions get back in the cards game.
Subprime Bubble? Not In Credit Union Land.
Equifax report buttresses evidence that subprime auto lending is opportunity for credit unions to do good while doing well.
2014 Credit Union Performance In 7 Charts
These seven charts highlight how things have changed in the past year and offer insight into what it means for credit unions moving forward.
How To Align Investments With Balance Sheet Needs
Patelco Credit Union takes a holistic view when it comes to evaluating investment decisions.
Fourth Quarter 2014 Investment Trends
Credit unions are keeping their powder dry waiting for rates to rise.
The Importance Of Finance In Financial Services
This week, CreditUnions.com offers practices, lessons, and educational resources for the men and women charged with managing the financial risks of their credit unions — ...
The Mighty Mobile Opportunity
How credit unions are using payments, loan applications, and location-based offers to build a big user experience in a small delivery channel.
Interra Credit Union Outpaces Peers In Fourth Quarter 2014
Non-real estate lending picks up at the Indiana credit union.
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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.
CFPB Should Expand ‘Small Lender’ Definition