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.
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.
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.
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.
Orlando FCU Posts Year-End Mortgage Success
First mortgage loans outstanding and originations accelerated during the fourth quarter at the Florida credit union.
Compounding The Problem
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
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.
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Keep The Mortgage. Ditch The Fees.
Savana Morie
A rethink of closing costs, rate relief, and employer partnerships helped 7 17 Credit Union build an affordable housing mortgage program that works.
Home Is Where The Heart (And More) Is
Aaron Passman
Where is mortgage growth coming from right now? This week, CreditUnions.com covers a mix of home equity campaigns, targeted affordability programs, and niche lending strategies that are bringing borrowers back into the market.
3 Ways To Market For HELOC Success
Aaron Passman
Home equity lending is a winning option for credit unions in today’s mortgage environment. Learn how three different shops meet members’ needs.
Small House, Big Opportunity: 2 Takes On Manufactured Home Loans
Aaron Passman
Manufactured home loans can provide members access to affordable housing, including those in rural areas. Two credit unions share how they approach the niche product.
Mortgage Lending Is Back, But It Looks Different
Tony Waltrich
After a prolonged slowdown, signs of life are returning to mortgage lending. Growth is uneven, with first-time buyers and shifting rate dynamics driving activity in select segments.
MSUFCU Turns A Break In Payments Into A Member Experience Moment
Aaron Passman
The Michigan cooperative keeps everyday payments working and members happy by using a common friction point to build brand loyalty.
Insights From The Outside: Don Rositano
Marc Rapport
How a former Sam’s Club finance leader adapted his member-first mindset to a not-for-profit credit union.
What’s In A Name: Vice President Of History And Culture
Aaron Passman
How a unique role instills SchoolsFirst FCU’s future leaders with an appreciation for its past.
Growth Is A Mindset, But Success Is In The Contract
Callahan & Associates
Arriba Advisors co-founder Tom Russell explores how credit unions can bridge the gap between a growth mindset and their technical reality.
Fraud Is Faster, Smarter, And Harder To Stop. Here’s How To.
Callahan & Associates
RKL offers insight, expertise, and experience to help fight off growing threats.
CFPB Should Expand ‘Small Lender’ Definition