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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.
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.
Credit Unions Pivot In Response To Rising Rates (Part 2)
November 28, 2022
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Credit unions balance agility and liquidity as they raise rates on what they pay and what they lend while keeping an eye on members’ financial welfare.
Loan-To-Share Ratio Increases With Rate Bumps
November 21, 2022
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Increases in the federal funds rate normally have a negative effect on the loan-to-share ratio, but things were different in the third quarter.
Credit Unions Pivot In Response To Rising Rates (Part 1)
November 21, 2022
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Credit unions balance agility and liquidity as they raise rates on what they pay and what they lend while keeping an eye on members’ financial welfare.
4 Ways To Support Small Businesses Every Saturday
November 21, 2022
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No need to wait until Nov. 26, credit unions can back local businesses any day off the year.
Where Do Auto Lending And Inflation Intersect?
November 14, 2022
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Auto inflation has slowed since its second quarter peak but remains significantly higher than historical levels.
What Is The Future Of Student Lending For Credit Unions?
November 8, 2022
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In late August, the Biden-Harris administration announced their long-awaited plans for easing the financial burden of the millions of Americans who hold federal student loans. Watch this session to get answers!
Credit Card Lending Rebounds As Savings Declines
November 7, 2022
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Record inflation has contributed to a surge in credit card spending, reversing a trend noted early in the pandemic.
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.
Credit Unions Pivot In Response To Rising Rates (Part 2)
Credit unions balance agility and liquidity as they raise rates on what they pay and what they lend while keeping an eye on members’ financial ...
Loan-To-Share Ratio Increases With Rate Bumps
Increases in the federal funds rate normally have a negative effect on the loan-to-share ratio, but things were different in the third quarter.
Credit Unions Pivot In Response To Rising Rates (Part 1)
Credit unions balance agility and liquidity as they raise rates on what they pay and what they lend while keeping an eye on members’ financial ...
4 Ways To Support Small Businesses Every Saturday
No need to wait until Nov. 26, credit unions can back local businesses any day off the year.
Where Do Auto Lending And Inflation Intersect?
Auto inflation has slowed since its second quarter peak but remains significantly higher than historical levels.
What Is The Future Of Student Lending For Credit Unions?
In late August, the Biden-Harris administration announced their long-awaited plans for easing the financial burden of the millions of Americans who hold federal student loans. ...
Credit Card Lending Rebounds As Savings Declines
Record inflation has contributed to a surge in credit card spending, reversing a trend noted early in the pandemic.
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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.