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.
3 Mortgage Origination Trends From 2020
May 24, 2021
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HMDA data sheds light on the U.S. mortgage market every year. Mortgage production flourished in 2020, but what else happened?
Having Grit, Giving Grace, And Celebrating Success In DEI
May 17, 2021
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A reworked strategic plan and employee resource committees have helped Verity Credit Union fast-track efforts to improve diversity, equity, and inclusion.
How Credit Unions Can Help SMBs Optimize Their Business With Omnichannel And Integrated Payments
May 17, 2021
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Credit unions can offer what businesses need without the extensive resources that go into internally developing and offering merchant services.
3 Takeaways From The First Quarter Of 2021
May 17, 2021
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The lasting effects of the COVID-19 pandemic — and the national economic response to it — linger on credit union financial statements.
Is Now The Time To Combine Deposits And Payments?
May 10, 2021
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Service trumps rates at Ascend FCU, where an integrated approach aims to maximize engagement and loyalty.
Better Lending Support For Minority-Owned Businesses
May 10, 2021
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Technology can help level the playing field for lenders seeking to serve this promising market.
A Strategy To Help Credit Scores Soar
May 10, 2021
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Patelco Credit Union’s small-dollar loan doubles down on financial wellness principles by helping members with low or no credit improve their financial station.
Increasing Credit Union Profitability
May 3, 2021
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Profitability in an increasingly competitive financial services marketplace, it’s more important than ever.
Loan Purchases And Participations In 2020
April 27, 2021
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Loan purchases and participations reached record levels at U.S. credit unions. Some credit unions sold loans to generate revenue or reduce risk; others purchased loans to boost ratios or yields. Learn more about what happened throughout the industry.
The Secret Behind SEG Success At Franklin Mint FCU
April 26, 2021
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The Pennsylvania cooperative dishes on the best practices it has discovered for adding employee groups that also make the CU its PFI.
3 Mortgage Origination Trends From 2020
HMDA data sheds light on the U.S. mortgage market every year. Mortgage production flourished in 2020, but what else happened?
Having Grit, Giving Grace, And Celebrating Success In DEI
A reworked strategic plan and employee resource committees have helped Verity Credit Union fast-track efforts to improve diversity, equity, and inclusion.
How Credit Unions Can Help SMBs Optimize Their Business With Omnichannel And Integrated Payments
Credit unions can offer what businesses need without the extensive resources that go into internally developing and offering merchant services.
3 Takeaways From The First Quarter Of 2021
The lasting effects of the COVID-19 pandemic — and the national economic response to it — linger on credit union financial statements.
Is Now The Time To Combine Deposits And Payments?
Service trumps rates at Ascend FCU, where an integrated approach aims to maximize engagement and loyalty.
Better Lending Support For Minority-Owned Businesses
Technology can help level the playing field for lenders seeking to serve this promising market.
A Strategy To Help Credit Scores Soar
Patelco Credit Union’s small-dollar loan doubles down on financial wellness principles by helping members with low or no credit improve their financial station.
Increasing Credit Union Profitability
Profitability in an increasingly competitive financial services marketplace, it’s more important than ever.
Loan Purchases And Participations In 2020
Loan purchases and participations reached record levels at U.S. credit unions. Some credit unions sold loans to generate revenue or reduce risk; others purchased loans ...
The Secret Behind SEG Success At Franklin Mint FCU
The Pennsylvania cooperative dishes on the best practices it has discovered for adding employee groups that also make the CU its PFI.
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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.