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Midwestern Credit Unions Break New Ground With Auto Loans
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Home Ownership Is Out Of Reach
June 26, 2023
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Housing is less affordable today than it was before the 2008 housing crisis. How did we get here? And how can credit unions help?
As Credit Unions 2x Tech Investments, How Can Mortgage and Consumer Tech Help You and Your Members Win?
June 20, 2023
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Watch this webinar to hear why investing in technology, in any economic environment, is priority number one is a number one priority for MemberOne Credit Union
Study Highlights Racial Disparities In Housing Affordability Across America
June 19, 2023
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New data underscores how far minorities have to go to catch up.
UMassFive Weighs In To Fight For Affordable Housing
June 12, 2023
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The Western Massachusetts cooperative is combatting inventory and financing hurdles with creative partnerships and innovative programs.
Auto Lending Surges As Other Categories Stall
June 12, 2023
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Credit unions increased market share for auto originations in the first quarter, but that wasn’t true across the board.
5 Factors Contributing To Increased Risk For Credit Unions
June 12, 2023
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Rising auto delinquencies, higher charge-off risk, and what you can do to protect your loan portfolio.
Mortgage Originations Drop. Market Share Remains Flat.
May 30, 2023
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Credit union mortgage market share is largely unchanged from one year ago; however, the percentage of adjustable-rate loans has jumped substantially.
Credit Union Of Atlanta Offers 2 Approaches To Affordable Housing
May 30, 2023
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The cooperative’s down payment assistance and ground lease partnerships enable public employees to break free from a lifetime of renting.
Smarter Loans For Smarter Homes
May 30, 2023
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A new loan at Guadalupe Credit Union helps low-income homeowners save cash while increasing comfort.
A Path To Homeownership In The Wolverine State
May 30, 2023
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Community Financial Credit Union launches a new lending solution to help alleviate the affordable housing crisis.
Home Ownership Is Out Of Reach
Housing is less affordable today than it was before the 2008 housing crisis. How did we get here? And how can credit unions help?
As Credit Unions 2x Tech Investments, How Can Mortgage and Consumer Tech Help You and Your Members Win?
Watch this webinar to hear why investing in technology, in any economic environment, is priority number one is a number one priority for MemberOne Credit ...
Study Highlights Racial Disparities In Housing Affordability Across America
New data underscores how far minorities have to go to catch up.
UMassFive Weighs In To Fight For Affordable Housing
The Western Massachusetts cooperative is combatting inventory and financing hurdles with creative partnerships and innovative programs.
Auto Lending Surges As Other Categories Stall
Credit unions increased market share for auto originations in the first quarter, but that wasn't true across the board.
5 Factors Contributing To Increased Risk For Credit Unions
Rising auto delinquencies, higher charge-off risk, and what you can do to protect your loan portfolio.
Mortgage Originations Drop. Market Share Remains Flat.
Credit union mortgage market share is largely unchanged from one year ago; however, the percentage of adjustable-rate loans has jumped substantially.
Credit Union Of Atlanta Offers 2 Approaches To Affordable Housing
The cooperative’s down payment assistance and ground lease partnerships enable public employees to break free from a lifetime of renting.
Smarter Loans For Smarter Homes
A new loan at Guadalupe Credit Union helps low-income homeowners save cash while increasing comfort.
A Path To Homeownership In The Wolverine State
Community Financial Credit Union launches a new lending solution to help alleviate the affordable housing crisis.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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Credit union and bank earnings reflect different business objectives. Those differences matter for how financial institutions serve their markets.
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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.