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.
Investment Trends & Insights For A Changing Economic Landscape
June 22, 2021
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Callahan & Associates and Jason Haley, chief investment officer, ALM First, and Sam Taft, assistant vice president, business development, Trust for Credit Unions, hold a discussion about the latest economic and market insights along with investment trends based on 1Q 2021 Performance Data for all U.S. Credit Unions.
The 30-Minute Mortgage Closing
June 21, 2021
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Truliant FCU completed an end-to-end electronic mortgage closing in March 2020 and became the first credit union to transfer an eNote to the FHLB in Atlanta in 2021. Other credit unions can follow suit.
Teamwork Makes The Financial Relief Dream Work
June 21, 2021
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STCU’s financial relief team pulls risk mitigation and member financial wellbeing under the same umbrella with employees who are simultaneously loan underwriters and financial counselors.
Equity Housing Bridges A North-South Divide
June 21, 2021
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Seattle-based Verity Credit Union is financing limited equity housing on the city’s south side in the hopes the model could serve as the future of affordable housing.
How A Former Airline Credit Union Dominates RV Loans
June 14, 2021
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Lifestyle changes intensified by the pandemic have made recreational vehicles hot sellers, and Alliant Credit Union is flying high off its RV portfolio.
CU Strategies for a Broad Spectrum of Risk
June 9, 2021
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This webinar features a panel discussion about economic volatility specific to increasing credit risk and the impacts that increasing credit risk will have on credit unions.
Digital Car Sales: 5 Best Practices For A Booming Business
June 7, 2021
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How pairing up with an online used car retailer has helped Digital Federal Credit Union serve members during social distancing, play to partner popularity, and update an old sales model.
Limited Vehicle Supply And Rising Prices In 2021: The Perfect Storm Or Smooth Sailing For Lenders?
June 7, 2021
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Residual-based financing can help close the growing affordability gap as market demand soars for both used and new vehicles.
Delinquency Management During Coronavirus
June 7, 2021
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Collections strategies should consider the outsourcing of early stage delinquency to experience the cost savings and compliant expertise as the delinquency rate remains uncertain.
A Lean, Green Lending Machine
May 31, 2021
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Iowa’s largest credit union has spent nearly two decades becoming the state’s go-to lender. How did it get here? And what comes next?
Investment Trends & Insights For A Changing Economic Landscape
Callahan & Associates and Jason Haley, chief investment officer, ALM First, and Sam Taft, assistant vice president, business development, Trust for Credit Unions, hold a ...
The 30-Minute Mortgage Closing
Truliant FCU completed an end-to-end electronic mortgage closing in March 2020 and became the first credit union to transfer an eNote to the FHLB in ...
Teamwork Makes The Financial Relief Dream Work
STCU’s financial relief team pulls risk mitigation and member financial wellbeing under the same umbrella with employees who are simultaneously loan underwriters and financial counselors.
Equity Housing Bridges A North-South Divide
Seattle-based Verity Credit Union is financing limited equity housing on the city’s south side in the hopes the model could serve as the future of ...
How A Former Airline Credit Union Dominates RV Loans
Lifestyle changes intensified by the pandemic have made recreational vehicles hot sellers, and Alliant Credit Union is flying high off its RV portfolio.
CU Strategies for a Broad Spectrum of Risk
This webinar features a panel discussion about economic volatility specific to increasing credit risk and the impacts that increasing credit risk will have on credit ...
Digital Car Sales: 5 Best Practices For A Booming Business
How pairing up with an online used car retailer has helped Digital Federal Credit Union serve members during social distancing, play to partner popularity, and ...
Limited Vehicle Supply And Rising Prices In 2021: The Perfect Storm Or Smooth Sailing For Lenders?
Residual-based financing can help close the growing affordability gap as market demand soars for both used and new vehicles.
Delinquency Management During Coronavirus
Collections strategies should consider the outsourcing of early stage delinquency to experience the cost savings and compliant expertise as the delinquency rate remains uncertain.
A Lean, Green Lending Machine
Iowa’s largest credit union has spent nearly two decades becoming the state’s go-to lender. How did it get here? And what comes next?
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Vantage West Turns A Good Problem Into Great Recognition
Savana Morie
Discover how two employee awards honor the Arizona credit union’s commitment to a team-first culture while boosting employee engagement and workplace culture.
AI Is Rewriting The Economics Of Banking
Callahan & Associates
AI is removing friction from financial decisions, giving consumers more control over their money and forcing banks and credit unions to compete on real value.
How 2 Marketing Teams Organize For Impact
Aaron Passman
The organizational structures for the marketing teams at 3Rivers FCU and Leaders Credit Union couldn’t be more different, but they share a common goal.
Affordable Housing Isn’t About Business. It’s About People.
Aaron Passman
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 of a home.
Don’t Wait For Data. FirstLook Analysis Is Available Today.
Callahan & Associates
Callahan & Associates provides an early look at quarterly performance results. Sneak a peek at the latest trends here.
What Credit Unions Can Learn From Mamdani’s Campaign
Alix Patterson
Don’t stop reading because you think this is a love letter to Zohran Mamdani. It’s not about politics; it’s about connection and authenticity. His people-first campaign offers four lessons for credit unions on speaking with purpose and being heard.
Member Experience Is Everything
Aaron Passman
Explore best practices to streamline service, inspire leadership engagement, and improve the member experience.
2 Hot Takes On Member Growth
Rebecca Wessler
Member growth is slowing. What can credit unions do about it? Callahan experts explore how purpose and financial wellbeing might be the key to sustainable member growth.
How Credit Unions Can Compete Through Omnichannel Member Experiences
Callahan & Associates
Futureproof your credit union. Learn how ASAPP Financial Technology’s bank.io OXP | Omnichannel Experience Platform supports credit unions as they compete against direct-to-consumer fintechs.
Why Service And Support Should Guide Your Technology Decisions
Callahan & Associates
Choosing the right credit union core technology provider helps members, employees, and the credit union thrive.