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Credit unions are shuffling staff and reimagining operations to make up for a slowdown in home lending.
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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.
2024 Lending Outlook: Hopes, Fears, And Serving Members In The Year Ahead
Forget the Beige Book — these credit union executives offer insights on what it will take to see green.
5 Takeaways From Trendwatch 3Q 2023
November 13, 2023
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Credit union performance in the third quarter echoed that of the second, with continued tightening of liquidity, diminishing ROA, and deteriorating asset quality.
Inflation-Adjusted Yields Surge. Mortgage Rates March North Of 8% In October.
November 13, 2023
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Look beyond the headlines to discover the driving forces behind market trends and consider how they impact a credit union’s investment portfolio.
Different Incomes. Different Needs.
November 6, 2023
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An analysis of loan portfolios for credit unions with and without a low-income designation illustrates how consumers’ income levels impact borrowing.
3 Trends At Low-Income And CDFI Credit Unions
October 30, 2023
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Designations focused on serving members of modest means can lead to vastly different financial outcomes for credit unions.
The Canary In The Coal Mine: Does Collateral Protection Insurance Cause Defaults — Or Prevent Them?
October 30, 2023
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Worried the CPI on a borrower’s loan might increase the likelihood of default? Good news – it’s actually an opportunity to protect your member.
Credit Union Performance Extends Beyond The Balance Sheet
October 30, 2023
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A look at how broad economic trends are impacting the bottom line at credit unions.
Navigating High Rates And Shrinking Liquidity
October 30, 2023
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Vehicles are beyond the reach of many consumers. Residual-based vehicle financing is one way to manage this quandary.
What’s In A Name: Director Of Community Homeownership Development
October 30, 2023
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WSECU creates a new role to take a holistic approach toward housing affordability in Seattle.
Callahan’s Guide To The 2023 World Series
October 27, 2023
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Will it be the D-Backs or Rangers in this year’s Fall Classic? Callahan’s credit union data could have the answer.
Give First-Time Auto Buyers Some Credit
October 23, 2023
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A new program from American 1 Credit Union doesn’t let the lack of a credit score become an unsurmountable speed bump.
5 Takeaways From Trendwatch 3Q 2023
Credit union performance in the third quarter echoed that of the second, with continued tightening of liquidity, diminishing ROA, and deteriorating asset quality.
Different Incomes. Different Needs.
An analysis of loan portfolios for credit unions with and without a low-income designation illustrates how consumers’ income levels impact borrowing.
3 Trends At Low-Income And CDFI Credit Unions
Designations focused on serving members of modest means can lead to vastly different financial outcomes for credit unions.
The Canary In The Coal Mine: Does Collateral Protection Insurance Cause Defaults — Or Prevent Them?
Worried the CPI on a borrower’s loan might increase the likelihood of default? Good news – it’s actually an opportunity to protect your member.
Credit Union Performance Extends Beyond The Balance Sheet
A look at how broad economic trends are impacting the bottom line at credit unions.
Navigating High Rates And Shrinking Liquidity
Vehicles are beyond the reach of many consumers. Residual-based vehicle financing is one way to manage this quandary.
What’s In A Name: Director Of Community Homeownership Development
WSECU creates a new role to take a holistic approach toward housing affordability in Seattle.
Callahan’s Guide To The 2023 World Series
Will it be the D-Backs or Rangers in this year's Fall Classic? Callahan's credit union data could have the answer.
Give First-Time Auto Buyers Some Credit
A new program from American 1 Credit Union doesn’t let the lack of a credit score become an unsurmountable speed bump.
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6 Lessons For Credit Unions From Craft Breweries
Alix Patterson
Craft breweries demonstrate how commitment to value, operational agility, and community focus can ignite growth and drive property.
Every Member Deserves A Financial Oasis
Callahan & Associates
Discover how First Alliance Credit Union is redefining success by putting values and member needs at the heart of everything it does.
Leaders Of The Pack: The Top 20 Cores For Credit Unions
Omar Shalabi
Explore the subtle shifts redefining the credit union core processing space and how these movements shape growth, innovation, and member experience.
A Fresh Start For A Timeless Mission
Callahan & Associates
The combination of the right philosophy and the right technology can set credit unions up for success even during difficult economic times.
Introducing Your Banking Core To The Power Of A Fintech
Callahan & Associates
Nearly 100 credit unions are providing Buy Now, Pay Later to their members, and their banking cores are giving them a surprising competitive advantage.
Losing The Future: How Credit Unions Can Win Back Younger Generations
Callahan & Associates
A perspective from Garrhett Petrea, vice president of sales and a Zillennial, on why outdated cores threaten the next generation of members and what leaders must do now.
Inside Core Week On CreditUnions.com: Top Providers, Smart Strategies, And Credit Union Stories
Aaron Passman
Driving digital delivery? Evaluating vendor platforms? Sharpening tech strategy for a new year? This week of insights is built for credit union leaders looking to stay ahead.
Are U.S. Households Finally Catching A Break?
Tony Waltrich
Having weathered a difficult five years, U.S households have modestly improved their financial situation in the short term; their long-term prognosis is murkier.
Credit Unions Steady The Wheel In A Wobbly Year
William Hunt
Third quarter performance data is a reminder that credit unions perform best when conditions are hardest.
3 Ways Credit Unions Ease Holiday Financial Stress
Savana Morie
From cross-cooperative collaboration to well-timed relief products and services, credit unions are lightening the holiday budget burden.
Inflation-Adjusted Yields Surge. Mortgage Rates March North Of 8% In October.