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.
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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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.