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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.
‘Big Deck,’ Big Success
August 7, 2023
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TAPCO Credit Union boosted loan volumes with a campaign that put a new spin on a not-safe-for-work expression.
Loan Delinquency Rates Take Divergent Paths Amid Uncertain Economy
August 7, 2023
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Credit card delinquencies have reached a post-recession high; meanwhile, first mortgage delinquencies have hit an all-time low. What gives?
Class Is Back In Session For Student Loan Payments
August 7, 2023
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Payments and interest on federal student loans are set to resume following a three-year pause. Here’s how one credit union is preparing.
Increased Credit Card Use During Economic Uncertainty
August 7, 2023
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More than one-third of cardholders have increased credit card spending in the past six months. What do you need to know about these consumers?
The Impact Of Higher Rates On Credit Union Earnings
July 31, 2023
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As credit unions repriced their asset portfolios, higher loan and investment yields bolstered margins and revenue. However, stiff competition for liquidity increased the cost of funds.
What’s Behind The Jump In Auto Market Share?
July 31, 2023
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The key factor in the credit union industry’s ongoing auto loan growth might be difficult — and costly — to sustain.
Navigating Liquidity In Testing Times: Insights From Leaders Credit Union
July 24, 2023
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The Tennessee cooperative uses a “balanced balance sheet approach” to ensure steady growth in lending and deposits.
Safely Capture the First Time Car Buyer Market with Loan Loss Protection from Suretys
July 13, 2023
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Watch now to learn how you can safely GROW and gain a TRUE Market Advantage with Suretys
Revenue And Loan Originations Increase Alongside Credit Union Hiring
July 10, 2023
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Rate hikes and bank failures create concerns about market stability, but job numbers remain a beacon of optimism.
Consumers Are Shying Away From Fixed-Rate Mortgages
July 3, 2023
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As the market shifts and borrowing costs rise, adjustable-rate home loans are becoming popular once again.
‘Big Deck,’ Big Success
TAPCO Credit Union boosted loan volumes with a campaign that put a new spin on a not-safe-for-work expression.
Loan Delinquency Rates Take Divergent Paths Amid Uncertain Economy
Credit card delinquencies have reached a post-recession high; meanwhile, first mortgage delinquencies have hit an all-time low. What gives?
Class Is Back In Session For Student Loan Payments
Payments and interest on federal student loans are set to resume following a three-year pause. Here’s how one credit union is preparing.
Increased Credit Card Use During Economic Uncertainty
More than one-third of cardholders have increased credit card spending in the past six months. What do you need to know about these consumers?
The Impact Of Higher Rates On Credit Union Earnings
As credit unions repriced their asset portfolios, higher loan and investment yields bolstered margins and revenue. However, stiff competition for liquidity increased the cost of ...
What’s Behind The Jump In Auto Market Share?
The key factor in the credit union industry’s ongoing auto loan growth might be difficult — and costly — to sustain.
Navigating Liquidity In Testing Times: Insights From Leaders Credit Union
The Tennessee cooperative uses a “balanced balance sheet approach” to ensure steady growth in lending and deposits.
Safely Capture the First Time Car Buyer Market with Loan Loss Protection from Suretys
Watch now to learn how you can safely GROW and gain a TRUE Market Advantage with Suretys
Revenue And Loan Originations Increase Alongside Credit Union Hiring
Rate hikes and bank failures create concerns about market stability, but job numbers remain a beacon of optimism.
Consumers Are Shying Away From Fixed-Rate Mortgages
As the market shifts and borrowing costs rise, adjustable-rate home loans are becoming popular once again.
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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.