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.
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.
The Right Tech For A Connected Marketplace
August 16, 2021
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With an everchanging lending environment and escalating competition from new fintech lenders, choosing the right lending technology is vital.
1 New Department. 3 New Products. 50% Loan Growth.
August 9, 2021
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East Idaho Credit Union turned lemons into lemonade in the past 18 months to post some of the highest growth rates in one of the country’s fastest growing states.
A 3-Pronged Approach Provides High-Impact Lending
August 2, 2021
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Community development loan officers at Wright-Patt build on the cooperative’s position as Dayton’s leading mortgage lender.
Where Do PPP Loans Fit In The Credit Union Balance Sheet?
August 2, 2021
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The SBA’s Paycheck Protection Program has helped businesses operate during COVID-19. But where do these loans live on the balance sheet? And what will forgiveness look like?
How To Crack The Small Business Lending Code
August 2, 2021
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Using a lending analytics platform that combines machine learning, real-time cash flow, and credit intelligence.
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.
The Right Tech For A Connected Marketplace
With an everchanging lending environment and escalating competition from new fintech lenders, choosing the right lending technology is vital.
1 New Department. 3 New Products. 50% Loan Growth.
East Idaho Credit Union turned lemons into lemonade in the past 18 months to post some of the highest growth rates in one of the ...
A 3-Pronged Approach Provides High-Impact Lending
Community development loan officers at Wright-Patt build on the cooperative’s position as Dayton’s leading mortgage lender.
Where Do PPP Loans Fit In The Credit Union Balance Sheet?
The SBA’s Paycheck Protection Program has helped businesses operate during COVID-19. But where do these loans live on the balance sheet? And what will forgiveness ...
How To Crack The Small Business Lending Code
Using a lending analytics platform that combines machine learning, real-time cash flow, and credit intelligence.
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Keep The Mortgage. Ditch The Fees.
Savana Morie
A rethink of closing costs, rate relief, and employer partnerships helped 7 17 Credit Union build an affordable housing mortgage program that works.
Home Is Where The Heart (And More) Is
Aaron Passman
Where is mortgage growth coming from right now? This week, CreditUnions.com covers a mix of home equity campaigns, targeted affordability programs, and niche lending strategies that are bringing borrowers back into the market.
3 Ways To Market For HELOC Success
Aaron Passman
Home equity lending is a winning option for credit unions in today’s mortgage environment. Learn how three different shops meet members’ needs.
Small House, Big Opportunity: 2 Takes On Manufactured Home Loans
Aaron Passman
Manufactured home loans can provide members access to affordable housing, including those in rural areas. Two credit unions share how they approach the niche product.
Mortgage Lending Is Back, But It Looks Different
Tony Waltrich
After a prolonged slowdown, signs of life are returning to mortgage lending. Growth is uneven, with first-time buyers and shifting rate dynamics driving activity in select segments.
MSUFCU Turns A Break In Payments Into A Member Experience Moment
Aaron Passman
The Michigan cooperative keeps everyday payments working and members happy by using a common friction point to build brand loyalty.
Insights From The Outside: Don Rositano
Marc Rapport
How a former Sam’s Club finance leader adapted his member-first mindset to a not-for-profit credit union.
What’s In A Name: Vice President Of History And Culture
Aaron Passman
How a novel role instills SchoolsFirst FCU’s future leaders with an appreciation for its past.
Growth Is A Mindset, But Success Is In The Contract
Callahan & Associates
Arriba Advisors co-founder Tom Russell explores how credit unions can bridge the gap between a growth mindset and their technical reality.
Fraud Is Faster, Smarter, And Harder To Stop. Here’s How To.
Callahan & Associates
RKL offers insight, expertise, and experience to help fight off growing threats.