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.
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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.
A Closer Look At 2022’s Loan Growth Surge
February 6, 2023
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Credit union lending boomed last year. What’s in store for this year?
I Needed A Credit Card. My Credit Union Couldn’t Help
January 30, 2023
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After seeking a credit card to use during a semester abroad, a college student laments that her credit union couldn’t meet her needs as well as a fintech.
Impact Strategies From January 2023
January 30, 2023
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A look back at strategies and ideas that help credit unions make an even bigger difference in the communities they serve.
Credit Unions Are Besting The Competition On Delinquency
January 30, 2023
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Late payments are on the rise across the nation, but delinquency at credit unions is nearly half the national average.
3 Advantages Of Automating Loan Processing And Decisioning
January 23, 2023
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Changing member expectations call for new conveniences, and new technological solutions will help credit unions further their future success.
2023 Vendor Showcase
January 17, 2023
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Vendors break down the problems they solve and highlight what makes them stand out in a crowded industry.
Maintaining A Competitive Edge During Auto Industry Inflation
January 9, 2023
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A high-quality portfolio protection insurance program will not only cover borrowers but also safeguard a credit union’s balance sheet.
Mortgage Sales Fall To Decades-Long Low
January 9, 2023
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Sustained increases to the federal funds rate have driven credit unions to keep more loans on the books for longer
CreditUnions.com 2022: Best Of Lending
December 26, 2022
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As we celebrate the holiday season, the office of Callahan & Associates will be closed Dec. 26 through Jan. 2. Enjoy this selection of the best of 2022, and we’ll see you in 2023. A Call For Cooperatives To Close The Racial Homeownership Gap GreenState Credit Union has committed $1 billion toward home loans
What Happened In The Investment Portfolio In The Third Quarter?
December 19, 2022
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The loan-to-share ratio continued to increase, pushing credit unions to look to their investment portfolios for funding.
A Closer Look At 2022’s Loan Growth Surge
Credit union lending boomed last year. What’s in store for this year?
I Needed A Credit Card. My Credit Union Couldn’t Help
After seeking a credit card to use during a semester abroad, a college student laments that her credit union couldn’t meet her needs as well ...
Impact Strategies From January 2023
A look back at strategies and ideas that help credit unions make an even bigger difference in the communities they serve.
Credit Unions Are Besting The Competition On Delinquency
Late payments are on the rise across the nation, but delinquency at credit unions is nearly half the national average.
3 Advantages Of Automating Loan Processing And Decisioning
Changing member expectations call for new conveniences, and new technological solutions will help credit unions further their future success.
2023 Vendor Showcase
Vendors break down the problems they solve and highlight what makes them stand out in a crowded industry.
Maintaining A Competitive Edge During Auto Industry Inflation
A high-quality portfolio protection insurance program will not only cover borrowers but also safeguard a credit union’s balance sheet.
Mortgage Sales Fall To Decades-Long Low
Sustained increases to the federal funds rate have driven credit unions to keep more loans on the books for longer
CreditUnions.com 2022: Best Of Lending
As we celebrate the holiday season, the office of Callahan & Associates will be closed Dec. 26 through Jan. 2. Enjoy this selection of the ...
What Happened In The Investment Portfolio In The Third Quarter?
The loan-to-share ratio continued to increase, pushing credit unions to look to their investment portfolios for funding.
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3 Popular Case Studies From 2024: Where Are They Now?
Savana Morie
CreditUnions.com revisits three credit unions to learn how their strategies have evolved since their original spotlight and see what’s in store for the future.
5 Lessons About Ground-Level Intelligence From A Rooftop Farm
Alix Patterson
A national leader in urban agriculture shows how front-line insights drive real local impact — and why credit union branches are perfectly positioned to do the same.
At Kirtland Credit Union, Project Management Isn’t Just A Task. It’s An Ethos.
Aaron Passman
Kirtland Credit Union’s five-tiered scoring system and rigorous approval process might look like red tape, but it’s streamlining resource allocation and improving efficiency for credit union for growth.
Financial Wellbeing Is About More Than Vulnerability
Chris Howard
Half of Americans feel financially secure, yet one in five is suffering. A consortium of credit unions is changing the narrative by focusing on emotional engagement and trust.
How To Build AI Strategy In Real Time (Part 1)
Marc Rapport
Six credit union leaders share how they are balancing innovation and governance while deploying new tools.
How To Build AI Strategy In Real Time (Part 2)
Marc Rapport
Six credit union leaders share how they are balancing innovation and governance while deploying new tools.
Credit Union Finance Leaders Saddle Up For 2026
Aaron Passman
After an anxious 2025, CFOs and observers across the industry are preparing for the year ahead — for better or for worse.
Changes Are Why You Need Today’s Nacha Rulebook
Callahan & Associates
Quality payments are a hallmark of the ACH Network. Follow the rules and do right by members.
Hurricane Knocked The Power Out? New Orleans Firemen’s FCU Is Ready.
Aaron Passman
The next big storm in the Gulf isn’t an “if,” it’s a “when,” but the small Gulf-area credit union has a plan to help the community get back on its feet when the time comes.
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.