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
Lending
Our Lending page is the spot for credit union strategies on product development, operations, and pricing.
Top Lending Articles
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.
Something To Salute: A Mortgage Program For Military Members
January 3, 2022
No Comments
How VyStar Credit Union turned member input into tangible features for its Military Heroes Mortgage.
Desert Financial Leads With Heart To Conquer New Markets
November 29, 2021
No Comments
The Arizona cooperative commits time and money to fundraising, grants, and activities that revolve around the idea of giving back.
Robots To The Rescue
November 29, 2021
No Comments
Patelco is revving up robotic processes to improve its mortgage document flow without replacing people.
Seattle Credit Unions Invest Together In Affordable Housing
November 22, 2021
No Comments
Five cooperatives provide the final piece of public-private funding needed to launch a 277-unit project in suburban King County.
3 Takeaways From Trendwatch 3Q 2021
November 15, 2021
No Comments
Credit union success on the balance sheet and income statement in the third quarter is creating new opportunities for future impact.
How To Develop The Next Generation Of Leaders
November 9, 2021
No Comments
A Tennessee credit union is boosting performance with a program geared to support up-and-coming leaders.
The Build Vs. Buy Decision For CECL Implementation
November 9, 2021
No Comments
How credit unions can avoid “analysis paralysis” as January 2023 deadline draws near.
What To Consider When The Mortgage Market Shifts
November 8, 2021
No Comments
What goes up must come down. It’s time for credit union and mortgage professionals to consider their next steps — before it’s too late.
Home-Selling Seminars Benefit Members And Boost Business
November 3, 2021
No Comments
A new offering at Interra Credit Union helps the cooperative stand out from competitors while educating members about the ins and outs of buying and selling a house.
Helping St. Louis Help Itself
October 29, 2021
No Comments
1st Financial combines the right products with direct engagement to help underbanked residents build credit and financial security.
Something To Salute: A Mortgage Program For Military Members
How VyStar Credit Union turned member input into tangible features for its Military Heroes Mortgage.
Desert Financial Leads With Heart To Conquer New Markets
The Arizona cooperative commits time and money to fundraising, grants, and activities that revolve around the idea of giving back.
Robots To The Rescue
Patelco is revving up robotic processes to improve its mortgage document flow without replacing people.
Seattle Credit Unions Invest Together In Affordable Housing
Five cooperatives provide the final piece of public-private funding needed to launch a 277-unit project in suburban King County.
3 Takeaways From Trendwatch 3Q 2021
Credit union success on the balance sheet and income statement in the third quarter is creating new opportunities for future impact.
How To Develop The Next Generation Of Leaders
A Tennessee credit union is boosting performance with a program geared to support up-and-coming leaders.
The Build Vs. Buy Decision For CECL Implementation
How credit unions can avoid "analysis paralysis" as January 2023 deadline draws near.
What To Consider When The Mortgage Market Shifts
What goes up must come down. It’s time for credit union and mortgage professionals to consider their next steps — before it’s too late.
Home-Selling Seminars Benefit Members And Boost Business
A new offering at Interra Credit Union helps the cooperative stand out from competitors while educating members about the ins and outs of buying and ...
Helping St. Louis Help Itself
1st Financial combines the right products with direct engagement to help underbanked residents build credit and financial security.
Browse Topics
Manufactured Homes Help Close The Housing Affordability Gap
Aaron Passman
Lower prices and better amenities are making pre-built homes an appealing option for credit unions looking to bolster their balance sheet and borrowers stymied by the affordable housing crisis.
How Prepared Are U.S. Workers For Retirement? The Answer Is, ‘Not Well.’
Andrew Lepczyk
Data from Vanguard shows retirement preparation declines with age, leaving no generation fully ready. The gap presents both a challenge and an opportunity for credit unions.
What’s In A Name: Chief People And Technology Officer
Savana Morie
It’s not every day a technology leader takes over HR. Vantage West’s Rob Hoyle explains why the two disciplines are linked now more than ever.
The Employee Benefit Cost Crisis And The Financial Strategy Forward-Thinking Credit Unions Are Using To Solve It
Callahan & Associates
Rising credit union benefit costs don’t have to remain a permanent operating burden.
Financial Market Jitters Escalate
Jason Haley
Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.
Takeaways From Day 2 Of GAC
Aaron Passman
From macroeconomics to multiculturalism, the future of AI, and more, the second day of this year’s convention was packed with insights.
Takeaways From Day 1 Of GAC
Aaron Passman
From new attitudes to new ways of thinking about service delivery, here’s a look at the first day of the industry’s biggest event.
Credit Union Storytelling With A Mission Focus
Marc Rapport
Storytelling drives growth and loyalty at Navy Federal, where real member experiences become narratives that strengthen trust, reinforce value, and build lasting relationships.
How Lake Trust Turns Member Experiences Into Brand Strategy
Savana Morie
From where stories come from to how they’re produced and distributed, Lake Trust shares how authentic member narratives strengthen its brand and show what “positive impact” looks like in action.
How An Internal Storyteller Fuels Member Growth At Navy Federal
Marc Rapport
An expert in user experience turns complex problems and opportunities into narratives that guide leaders toward confident decisions and growth-focused investment.