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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.
Strategies To Enhance Mortgage Efficiency Without Cutting Jobs
June 3, 2024
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Credit unions are shuffling staff and reimagining operations to make up for a slowdown in home lending.
5 Reasons To Use A Mortgage CUSO Now
June 3, 2024
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The landscape of the mortgage market is rapidly evolving, and credit unions must adapt to stay competitive. Now is the perfect time to redefine your mortgage program.
Get Inspired: 3 Mortgage Marketing Pages That Sell
June 3, 2024
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How a trio of credit unions from across the country are tackling a universally difficult housing market.
When It Comes To Housing, Prices Are Outpacing Income
June 3, 2024
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Census data shows credit unions have a lot of work in front of them to make housing affordable for members.
‘Digital Readiness’ Means Many Things To Many People. What Does It Mean For Your Credit Union?
June 3, 2024
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Member digital experience, effective use of data, and how AI makes them possible are key topics that have credit union executives asking, “Where are we and where are we going?”
The Art Of Selling On Social Media
May 20, 2024
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Credit unions are navigating regulatory compliance and setting guidelines to help mortgage, investment, and deposit teams gain more traction on social.
5 Takeaways From Trendwatch 1Q 2024
May 13, 2024
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Asset quality, liquidity, and revenue are all on the minds of credit union leaders. Here’s what the data has to say about that and more.
The Strategic Advantage Of Residual-Based Financing
May 13, 2024
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Credit unions are facing unique challenges as economic pressures deter potential buyers who are struggling with affordability.
3 Reasons To Provide Student Lending Solutions Now
May 13, 2024
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Current complications highlight how student lending can help members bridge the financial gap between the cost of education and savings, scholarships, and federal aid.
Earth Day Is Every Day For Green Lenders
April 22, 2024
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New stores of federal funding are now available to help credit unions cultivate a growing business in solar and more.
Strategies To Enhance Mortgage Efficiency Without Cutting Jobs
Credit unions are shuffling staff and reimagining operations to make up for a slowdown in home lending.
5 Reasons To Use A Mortgage CUSO Now
The landscape of the mortgage market is rapidly evolving, and credit unions must adapt to stay competitive. Now is the perfect time to redefine your ...
When It Comes To Housing, Prices Are Outpacing Income
Census data shows credit unions have a lot of work in front of them to make housing affordable for members.
‘Digital Readiness’ Means Many Things To Many People. What Does It Mean For Your Credit Union?
Member digital experience, effective use of data, and how AI makes them possible are key topics that have credit union executives asking, "Where are we ...
The Art Of Selling On Social Media
Credit unions are navigating regulatory compliance and setting guidelines to help mortgage, investment, and deposit teams gain more traction on social.
5 Takeaways From Trendwatch 1Q 2024
Asset quality, liquidity, and revenue are all on the minds of credit union leaders. Here's what the data has to say about that and more.
The Strategic Advantage Of Residual-Based Financing
Credit unions are facing unique challenges as economic pressures deter potential buyers who are struggling with affordability.
3 Reasons To Provide Student Lending Solutions Now
Current complications highlight how student lending can help members bridge the financial gap between the cost of education and savings, scholarships, and federal aid.
Earth Day Is Every Day For Green Lenders
New stores of federal funding are now available to help credit unions cultivate a growing business in solar and more.
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Credit Human Redefines ‘Green’ In The Heart Of Texas
Savana Morie
The credit union completed a three acre headquarters campus in 2021 that offers 52% more space while consuming a fraction of the resources. It’s a model of how cooperatives can lead on sustainability without sacrificing performance.
CDFIs By The Numbers
Omar Shalabi
CDFI credit unions might be fewer in number, but their impact reaches millions of members, and their footprint highlights how targeted mission can translate into broad, measurable reach.
Serving The Underserved Without Accepting Preventable Fraud Losses
Callahan & Associates
Preventable fraud losses quietly erode credit union margins. The difference between a 25% and 6% loss rate isn’t risk. It’s execution.
Inside An In-School Model That Links Classrooms With College And Careers
Savana Morie
Holy Rosary Credit Union has embedded itself into a local high school’s career and technical education program, offering scholarships, internships, and courses eligible for college credit.
6 Credit Union Executive Priorities For 2026
Jay Johnson
Credit union leaders want to know where peers are placing their focus. These six priorities reflect how leadership teams are responding to change with intention and clarity.
What’s Next For Credit Union Earnings?
Omar Shalabi
As margin support begins to fade, earnings performance is becoming more sensitive to revenue mix and harder to interpret through public reporting alone.
The Great Wealth Transfer Is Also A Relationship Transfer
Savana Morie
Harvard FCU combines digital estate planning with human financial guidance to support positive, proactive wealth transfer across generations.
The Lending Lag Is Real, And Here’s What Smaller Credit Unions Can Do About It
Callahan & Associates
Discover how small to midsize credit unions can weather the economic headwinds hitting their communities right now.
Fresh Risks For Financial Markets
Jason Haley
Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.
What’s In A Name: AVP Of Member Insights
Aaron Passman
At Service Credit Union, Dave Widener connects data, strategy, and culture to shape better outcomes for members.
Get Inspired: 3 Mortgage Marketing Pages That Sell