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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.
Women Take A Bite Out Of Business In The Badger State
April 15, 2024
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Summit Credit Union has partnered with a local startup to sponsor a one-year fellowship for women entrepreneurs.
The Power Of Business Lending And Services
April 15, 2024
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Two credit unions — one large, one smaller — offer insight from their experience serving the business community.
Revolutionizing Credit Union Auto Financing In The EV Era
April 15, 2024
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By offering financing options at the top of the funnel, lenders can influence purchasing decisions and establish themselves as trusted financial partners.
A Patchwork Path To Equity And Justice For All
March 18, 2024
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An array of experiences and professional development opportunities, combined with drive and passion, has positioned James Hunter for success in the field of DEI.
High Rates + Costly Assets = Slow Lending
March 11, 2024
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Following years of elevated output, lending returned to historic norms in 2023.
2024 Innovation Series: Innovations In Lending
March 7, 2024
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Watch this webinar to find new lending solutions that can help you serve your members.
3 Takeaways From Day 2 Of GAC 2024
March 6, 2024
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The curse of cable TV, servant leadership, and more concerns around AI were among the major topics as the annual event continued.
10 Steps To Better Business Intelligence
March 4, 2024
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It takes the right people, the right tools, and the right processes to create a data-driven culture.
A New Economic Environment Demands New Perspectives
March 2, 2024
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Credit union leaders can lead their organizations through a period of uncertainty by looking at results through a different lens.
Credit Unions And Dealerships Connect Via Seamless Indirect Lending Solutions
February 26, 2024
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The right streamlined processes plus industry insight supports auto portfolio growth.
Women Take A Bite Out Of Business In The Badger State
Summit Credit Union has partnered with a local startup to sponsor a one-year fellowship for women entrepreneurs.
The Power Of Business Lending And Services
Two credit unions — one large, one smaller — offer insight from their experience serving the business community.
Revolutionizing Credit Union Auto Financing In The EV Era
By offering financing options at the top of the funnel, lenders can influence purchasing decisions and establish themselves as trusted financial partners.
A Patchwork Path To Equity And Justice For All
An array of experiences and professional development opportunities, combined with drive and passion, has positioned James Hunter for success in the field of DEI.
High Rates + Costly Assets = Slow Lending
Following years of elevated output, lending returned to historic norms in 2023.
2024 Innovation Series: Innovations In Lending
Watch this webinar to find new lending solutions that can help you serve your members.
10 Steps To Better Business Intelligence
It takes the right people, the right tools, and the right processes to create a data-driven culture.
A New Economic Environment Demands New Perspectives
Credit union leaders can lead their organizations through a period of uncertainty by looking at results through a different lens.
Credit Unions And Dealerships Connect Via Seamless Indirect Lending Solutions
The right streamlined processes plus industry insight supports auto portfolio growth.
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What Makes Good AI Policy? Start With Curiosity And Accountability.
Marc Rapport
As credit unions move from experimentation to adoption, leaders offer firsthand knowledge on what separates weak policies from strong ones that actually work.
Governance And Guardrails Help Credit Unions Navigate AI
Aaron Passman
How Members Cooperative focuses on structure, oversight, and clear expectations to ensure AI supports, not undermines, long term strategy.
What’s In A Name: Chief AI Officer
Aaron Passman
As Hudson Valley Credit Union’s artificial intelligence chief, Preetha Sekharan holds a rare role in the industry, but it’s one that is likely to become far more common in the future.
All Eyes On AI
Aaron Passman
Artificial intelligence for credit unions has moved from a future concept to today’s full-fledged leadership and governance challenge.
The Callahan Guide To The 2026 Final Four
Tony Waltrich
What happens when credit union performance data meets March Madness? Callahan’s proprietary model breaks down state-level results to forecast who takes home the hardware.
A Rewards Program That Relies On Relationships, Not Usage
Savana Morie
Nuvision’s Added Advantage program tracks member engagement across the credit union, then rewards relationships through better pricing and other perks.
Innovations Financial Bets Big On Small Business Lending
Aaron Passman
CDFI grant funding helps the Florida cooperative offer microloans for small businesses after many banks pulled out of its market.
How Marine Credit Union Shifted Its Foundation From Siloed To Symbiotic
Savana Morie
By aligning governance, leadership, and day to day operations, Marine Credit Union transformed its foundation from a parallel operation into a visible extension of the credit union brand.
How Today’s Market Is Stress-Testing Credit Union And Bank Earnings Models
Andrew Lepczyk
Credit union and bank earnings reflect different business objectives. Those differences matter for how financial institutions serve their markets.
How Does BCU Put AI Policy Into Practice?
Marc Rapport
AI governance matters as much as innovation when it comes to AI. Learn how BCU built an AI practice that prioritizes data integrity, risk management, and real world decision making.
3 Takeaways From Day 2 Of GAC 2024