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.
Orlando FCU Posts Year-End Mortgage Success
February 12, 2015
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First mortgage loans outstanding and originations accelerated during the fourth quarter at the Florida credit union.
Compounding The Problem
February 12, 2015
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Albert Einstein hailed the power of compounding interest. But that power works both ways, as payday lenders well know.
McGraw-Hill Drives Auto Lending Higher
February 12, 2015
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A New Jersey credit union uses two channels to boost new auto loans in fourth quarter 2014.
Build Younger Relationships Through Private Student Lending
February 9, 2015
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Student lending offers credit unions a chance to build early trust with a demographic that is getting tired of banks. And once that relationship is in place, the numbers can really add up.
Economic Up Tempo May Prompt Rate Ratchet
February 6, 2015
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Rising wages, employment may be greeted by rate hikes as Fed works to direct economic harmony.
What To Watch In Payments In 2015
February 2, 2015
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Retailers, interchange beneficiaries, and merchants all want to circumvent the card networks.
How To Bounce Back When Your Auto Portfolio Bottoms Out
January 26, 2015
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When indirect lending margins at Orange County’s Credit Union started to shrink, the $1.2 billion cooperative injected life into its auto portfolio with a new focus, a fresh marketing campaign, and different metrics.
How After-Hours Underwriting Boosts Auto Lending
January 26, 2015
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Increase profits by processing loans after your doors close.
How Indirect Lending Helped Oregon Community Achieve 5.6% Market Share
January 26, 2015
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At the close of 2014, the Beaver State cooperative was the No. 3 lender in Oregon, trailing only Wells Fargo and Toyota Motor Credit.
What Has 4 Wheels And A Windshield?
January 26, 2015
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This week, CreditUnions.com explores the ways four credit unions from across the country are poised to take advantage of a booming auto market.
Orlando FCU Posts Year-End Mortgage Success
First mortgage loans outstanding and originations accelerated during the fourth quarter at the Florida credit union.
McGraw-Hill Drives Auto Lending Higher
A New Jersey credit union uses two channels to boost new auto loans in fourth quarter 2014.
Build Younger Relationships Through Private Student Lending
Student lending offers credit unions a chance to build early trust with a demographic that is getting tired of banks. And once that relationship is ...
Economic Up Tempo May Prompt Rate Ratchet
Rising wages, employment may be greeted by rate hikes as Fed works to direct economic harmony.
What To Watch In Payments In 2015
Retailers, interchange beneficiaries, and merchants all want to circumvent the card networks.
How To Bounce Back When Your Auto Portfolio Bottoms Out
When indirect lending margins at Orange County’s Credit Union started to shrink, the $1.2 billion cooperative injected life into its auto portfolio with a new ...
How After-Hours Underwriting Boosts Auto Lending
Increase profits by processing loans after your doors close.
How Indirect Lending Helped Oregon Community Achieve 5.6% Market Share
At the close of 2014, the Beaver State cooperative was the No. 3 lender in Oregon, trailing only Wells Fargo and Toyota Motor Credit.
What Has 4 Wheels And A Windshield?
This week, CreditUnions.com explores the ways four credit unions from across the country are poised to take advantage of a booming auto market.
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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.
Compounding The Problem