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.
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From funerals to education to gender-affirming care and beyond, credit unions are punching up the personal loan.
5 Tucson Credit Unions Join Forces For Affordable Housing
February 2, 2026
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A handful of regional credit unions pair up with the GoWest Foundation to offer 100% financing for eligible borrowers.
4 Important Exceptions To Track For Commercial Lending
February 2, 2026
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Learn how to identify, track, and manage four commercial lending exceptions to reduce risk, strengthen compliance, and streamline operations.
The Personal Loan Landscape Has Shifted
February 2, 2026
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Declining savings rates and rising financial pressure are reshaping why members borrow, pushing credit unions to rethink lending strategies.
Simplify Credit Card Issuing For Sustainable Growth
February 2, 2026
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How can credit unions stay true to their mission while evolving to meet modern needs?
Will Ultra-Low Interest Rates Improve Housing Affordability?
February 2, 2026
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Ultra-low rates might feel like a boost to affordability, but they can create unintended challenges that ripple through housing markets, lenders, and the members credit unions serve.
The Affordable Housing Crisis Goes Beyond Single-Family Homes
February 2, 2026
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The cost of manufactured homes has increased even faster than that of traditional houses. That can affect members’ ability to qualify for and repay those loans.
QFD® by Quavo | Product Overview
February 1, 2026
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Quavo is a leading technology partner and strategic advisor, helping financial institutions (FIs) build trust-driven customer relationships through faster, more transparent dispute resolutions. Our mission is to restore financial trust by simplifying fraud and disputes. Quavo’s award-winning technology automates the entire dispute lifecycle, from intake to resolution. FIs can pair this end-to-end solution with our
How Super-Prime Borrowers Strengthen Both Margin And Membership
January 26, 2026
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Double‑digit net returns meet reliable credit performance when credit unions build a pipeline of high‑value members primed for deposits and engagement.
Credit Union Finance Leaders Saddle Up For 2026
December 15, 2025
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After an anxious 2025, CFOs and observers across the industry are preparing for the year ahead — for better or for worse.
How Asset Size Shapes Credit Union Performance Across 3 Metrics
December 8, 2025
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Explore how credit union size influences growth, lending, and efficiency.
5 Tucson Credit Unions Join Forces For Affordable Housing
A handful of regional credit unions pair up with the GoWest Foundation to offer 100% financing for eligible borrowers.
4 Important Exceptions To Track For Commercial Lending
Learn how to identify, track, and manage four commercial lending exceptions to reduce risk, strengthen compliance, and streamline operations.
The Personal Loan Landscape Has Shifted
Declining savings rates and rising financial pressure are reshaping why members borrow, pushing credit unions to rethink lending strategies.
Simplify Credit Card Issuing For Sustainable Growth
How can credit unions stay true to their mission while evolving to meet modern needs?
Will Ultra-Low Interest Rates Improve Housing Affordability?
Ultra-low rates might feel like a boost to affordability, but they can create unintended challenges that ripple through housing markets, lenders, and the members credit ...
The Affordable Housing Crisis Goes Beyond Single-Family Homes
The cost of manufactured homes has increased even faster than that of traditional houses. That can affect members’ ability to qualify for and repay those ...
QFD® by Quavo | Product Overview
Quavo is a leading technology partner and strategic advisor, helping financial institutions (FIs) build trust-driven customer relationships through faster, more transparent dispute resolutions. Our mission ...
How Super-Prime Borrowers Strengthen Both Margin And Membership
Double‑digit net returns meet reliable credit performance when credit unions build a pipeline of high‑value members primed for deposits and engagement.
Credit Union Finance Leaders Saddle Up For 2026
After an anxious 2025, CFOs and observers across the industry are preparing for the year ahead — for better or for worse.
How Asset Size Shapes Credit Union Performance Across 3 Metrics
Explore how credit union size influences growth, lending, and efficiency.
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Cost Pressures Are Changing Member Behavior
Savana Morie
First quarter data shows how rising costs are pushing consumers toward flexibility and reshaping borrowing and saving habits.
WSECU Invests In Innovation To Solve Pain Points
Marc Rapport
A dedicated CUSO holding company allows WSECU to move beyond building and back fintech partners it helps shape and scale.
When Employees Own Culture, Service Follows
Savana Morie
Advancial FCU links internal service standards, employee feedback, and peer recognition to create a more consistent experience for both staff and members.
How MSUFCU Builds And Backs Fintech Solutions
Marc Rapport
MSUFCU takes a hands-on approach to fintech, piloting solutions through its in-house lab before scaling and backing them through a wholly owned CUSO.
Members Demand Digital, But They Want Branches, Too
Savana Morie
Affinity Plus FCU has a clear member service mantra: digital for daily, human when it’s hard. Its CEO and CFO share what that looks like in practice.
How A Holding Company Helps Service Credit Union Win At Fintech
Marc Rapport
The New Hampshire cooperative shares how its fintech arm, Service Ventures, evaluates investments, balances risk, and defines success.
Future Bets From Today’s Credit Unions
Marc Rapport
Industry leaders share how they approach fintech investment, balancing immediate needs with longer-term bets while keeping member value and mission at the center.
AI Adoption Is Growing. Are Credit Unions Keeping Pace?
Andrew Lepczyk
New data from Gallup shows half of all employees who work for companies that pay for AI tools use them. Credit unions are building their own momentum.
A Credit Union Bond Beyond Bloodlines
Aaron Passman
For Mike and Dave Valentine, the family business just happens to be credit unions. The father-son duo talk leadership styles, cooperative values, and the lessons they’ve learned from each other along the way.
Connection And Caring Matter As Much As Knowledge And Resources
Chris Howard
People who are truly financially thriving have both means and a sense of security that comes from confidence about the future. Building that kind of emotional engagement requires a deliberate design of everyday interactions.