Affordable Housing Isn’t About Business. It’s About People.
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.
Top 5 Reasons To Offer And Grow Private Student Loans In 2023
February 27, 2023
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With post-pandemic college enrollment on the rise and inflationary pressures impacting family finances, 2023 offers a big opportunity for credit unions in private student lending.
5 Takeaways From Trendwatch 4Q 2022
February 21, 2023
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Dive into the performance trends that shaped the final quarter of the year, and learn how those metrics could impact the months ahead.
Commercial Loans Are Up; Delinquencies Are Down
February 21, 2023
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Commercial real estate loans now comprise more than 90% of the total portfolio, but economic shifts could blunt their growth.
Loan Loss Provisions Jumped By Triple Digits
February 13, 2023
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Uncertainty surrounding the financial health of members pushed credit unions to set aside more money to cover loan losses in the fourth quarter.
Tiny Houses Are Helping Redwood Credit Union Address A Big Problem
February 6, 2023
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The California-based cooperative is writing loans for small properties to help combat the affordable-housing crisis.
3 Reasons Now Is The Perfect Time To Offer A Lease Program
February 6, 2023
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Borrowers look to credit unions for the best rates on conventional loans but use competitors for alternative low-payment financing options that incorporate residual values.
Advance Commercial Lending By Selecting The Right Technology
February 6, 2023
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Building a commercial loan portfolio requires the right mix of expertise, time, effort, and technology. Unfortunately, not every credit union is adequately equipped.
Loan Balances Reached Record-Breaking YOY Growth
February 6, 2023
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Outstanding loan balances grew 19.1% in the third quarter of 2022. That number has never been higher at U.S. credit unions. What else happened in the loan portfolio?
The Credit Card Pull: How To Attract The Next Generation Of Members
February 6, 2023
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Millennials and Gen Z are reshaping the financial services industry. The way credit unions respond will impact business growth for years to come.
Making Predictions For The Big Game? Callahan Bowl XVII Can Help.
February 6, 2023
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A look at the lending performance of credit unions in Kansas City and Philadelphia offers a novel way to forecast the winner of this year’s big game.
Top 5 Reasons To Offer And Grow Private Student Loans In 2023
With post-pandemic college enrollment on the rise and inflationary pressures impacting family finances, 2023 offers a big opportunity for credit unions in private student lending.
5 Takeaways From Trendwatch 4Q 2022
Dive into the performance trends that shaped the final quarter of the year, and learn how those metrics could impact the months ahead.
Commercial Loans Are Up; Delinquencies Are Down
Commercial real estate loans now comprise more than 90% of the total portfolio, but economic shifts could blunt their growth.
Loan Loss Provisions Jumped By Triple Digits
Uncertainty surrounding the financial health of members pushed credit unions to set aside more money to cover loan losses in the fourth quarter.
Tiny Houses Are Helping Redwood Credit Union Address A Big Problem
The California-based cooperative is writing loans for small properties to help combat the affordable-housing crisis.
3 Reasons Now Is The Perfect Time To Offer A Lease Program
Borrowers look to credit unions for the best rates on conventional loans but use competitors for alternative low-payment financing options that incorporate residual values.
Advance Commercial Lending By Selecting The Right Technology
Building a commercial loan portfolio requires the right mix of expertise, time, effort, and technology. Unfortunately, not every credit union is adequately equipped.
Loan Balances Reached Record-Breaking YOY Growth
Outstanding loan balances grew 19.1% in the third quarter of 2022. That number has never been higher at U.S. credit unions. What else happened in ...
The Credit Card Pull: How To Attract The Next Generation Of Members
Millennials and Gen Z are reshaping the financial services industry. The way credit unions respond will impact business growth for years to come.
Making Predictions For The Big Game? Callahan Bowl XVII Can Help.
A look at the lending performance of credit unions in Kansas City and Philadelphia offers a novel way to forecast the winner of this year’s ...
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MSUFCU Turns A Break In Payments Into A Member Experience Moment
Aaron Passman
The Michigan cooperative keeps everyday payments working and members happy by using a common friction point to build brand loyalty.
Insights From The Outside: Don Rositano
Marc Rapport
How a former Sam’s Club finance leader adapted his member-first mindset to a not-for-profit credit union.
What’s In A Name: Vice President Of History And Culture
Aaron Passman
How a unique role instills SchoolsFirst FCU’s future leaders with an appreciation for its past.
Growth Is A Mindset, But Success Is In The Contract
Callahan & Associates
Arriba Advisors co-founder Tom Russell explores how credit unions can bridge the gap between a growth mindset and their technical reality.
Fraud Is Faster, Smarter, And Harder To Stop. Here’s How To.
Callahan & Associates
RKL offers insight, expertise, and experience to help fight off growing threats.
The Numbers Are Good. The Moment Is Hard.
William Hunt
Members are anxious about their financial futures, even as credit unions remain financially strong. Institutions that respond to this moment can make 2026 a turning point.
Wages Are Growing. Wallets Are Not.
Sherry Virden
Global events are flowing directly into household budgets, reshaping how credit union members save, borrow, and cope. Such trends don’t always show up in headline data.
Credit Unions Are Having A Margin Moment
Tony Waltrich
Credit unions are benefiting from a rare margin advantage as loans reprice slower than deposits. The question now is how institutions will use that strength to better serve members.
Where Have All The Members Gone?
Omar Shalabi
Membership growth is slowing, but financial activity is not. What does the modern financial relationship look like?
5 Takeaways From First Quarter Credit Union Performance Data
William Hunt
Inflation, war, and uncertain futures have reshaped members’ needs in 2026. What does credit union performance data from the first quarter of 2026 say about household budgets, inflation pressures, and more?