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.
Rebuilding Community One Mortgage At A Time
October 29, 2021
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How a loan consortium in La Crosse, WI, aims to rebuild downtown and keep college students in state.
Keeping Up With Members’ Consumer Lending Expectations Post-Pandemic
October 25, 2021
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Credit unions need to embrace integrated lending processes to compete in a need-it-now and from anywhere world.
Rhetoric Versus Reality: What’s Happening In DC And What It Means For Student Lending
October 18, 2021
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Debt forgiveness seems unlikely but opportunity for refinancing would grow after payment pause ends on Jan. 31, 2022.
CECL Is Coming: Are You Prepared?
October 4, 2021
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Here are some key points to consider about being qualitatively and quantitatively prepared for the new Current Expected Credit Loss (CECL) standards.
The Power of the Cooperative at Work: The Gregory’s Story
September 29, 2021
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Seth and Lindsey Gregory had done all the right things to afford their first home and start a family. Life, however, sometimes throws a curve ball. Hear their story and remember to give thanks for all your blessings this Thanksgiving.
The Direct Benefits Of The Right Indirect Lending Partner
September 21, 2021
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Process improvements from beginning to end and stronger partnerships await credit unions that use the right technology and service provider.
How Credit Unions Can Leverage LOS And Analytics To Compete And Win
September 20, 2021
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AdvantEdge Digital gains traction in crowded marketplace by helping ensure member-owned cooperatives can do the same.
How Direct Lending Drives The Auto Portfolio At 2 Small Credit Unions
September 15, 2021
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When it comes to building the auto portfolio, BHCU and Seasons FCU take different directions but arrive at the same destination.
What Does ‘Digital-First’ Mean For Clearview FCU?
September 14, 2021
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The Pennsylvania credit union is expanding its technology offerings to create internal efficiencies and improve convenience, but it’s still not cutting the branch.
Top-Shelf Tools For Credit Unions That Make Less Than 100 Loans A Month
August 23, 2021
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Scaling up is the easy part. MeridianLink’s Entry platform leads the way in scaling down the volume needed to deploy best-of-breed account opening and lending.
Rebuilding Community One Mortgage At A Time
How a loan consortium in La Crosse, WI, aims to rebuild downtown and keep college students in state.
Keeping Up With Members’ Consumer Lending Expectations Post-Pandemic
Credit unions need to embrace integrated lending processes to compete in a need-it-now and from anywhere world.
Rhetoric Versus Reality: What’s Happening In DC And What It Means For Student Lending
Debt forgiveness seems unlikely but opportunity for refinancing would grow after payment pause ends on Jan. 31, 2022.
CECL Is Coming: Are You Prepared?
Here are some key points to consider about being qualitatively and quantitatively prepared for the new Current Expected Credit Loss (CECL) standards.
The Power of the Cooperative at Work: The Gregory’s Story
Seth and Lindsey Gregory had done all the right things to afford their first home and start a family. Life, however, sometimes throws a curve ...
The Direct Benefits Of The Right Indirect Lending Partner
Process improvements from beginning to end and stronger partnerships await credit unions that use the right technology and service provider.
How Credit Unions Can Leverage LOS And Analytics To Compete And Win
AdvantEdge Digital gains traction in crowded marketplace by helping ensure member-owned cooperatives can do the same.
How Direct Lending Drives The Auto Portfolio At 2 Small Credit Unions
When it comes to building the auto portfolio, BHCU and Seasons FCU take different directions but arrive at the same destination.
What Does ‘Digital-First’ Mean For Clearview FCU?
The Pennsylvania credit union is expanding its technology offerings to create internal efficiencies and improve convenience, but it’s still not cutting the branch.
Top-Shelf Tools For Credit Unions That Make Less Than 100 Loans A Month
Scaling up is the easy part. MeridianLink’s Entry platform leads the way in scaling down the volume needed to deploy best-of-breed account opening and lending.
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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.