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.
Neighbors FCU Builds Business Relationships Through PPP Lending
March 15, 2021
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The cooperative attracted new members and is now delivering competitive business services with a credit union touch.
How To Balance Patronage Dividends And Loan Loss Reserves
March 8, 2021
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Six credit unions talk about their strategies to offer members an annual payback while still ensuring adequate coverage in loan loss accounts.
Work From Home Presents Risk For Some Staff
March 8, 2021
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Success is often measured in promotions, project leadership, and recognition, but to be successful, one needs to be known.
Take Mortgage Processing To The Next Level With Intelligent Automation
March 3, 2021
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In this webinar, we will highlight how robotic process automation and intelligent document processing supercharge the mortgage origination process and provide immediate relief for limited staff.
2021 Innovation Series: Innovations In Lending
February 23, 2021
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Lending is top of mind for most credit unions right now. Are you looking for solutions to help you grow loans and better serve members? Are you just interested in seeing what’s hot in lending technology right now?
3 Ways The Biden Administration Could Impact The Future Of Higher Ed Finance. And, 3 Ways Credit Unions Can Help Right Now.
February 22, 2021
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Unique times call for innovative, responsive, unique lending solutions for college students and their families.
Credit Union Auto Lending Growth Slows But Still Grows
February 22, 2021
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Auto lending continues to dominate in penetration and market share; loan quality also improves.
Meet The Lending Finalists For The 2021 Innovation Series
February 16, 2021
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This year’s solutions allow credit unions to lend to more members with less risk and more efficiency.
It’s A Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood
February 12, 2021
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Columbus United FCU joins forces with a national nonprofit to champion housing availability in rural Nebraska.
3 Takeaways From Trendwatch 4Q20
February 12, 2021
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Credit unions and their members adapted to a new normal. See where opportunities like for the industry in 2021.
Neighbors FCU Builds Business Relationships Through PPP Lending
The cooperative attracted new members and is now delivering competitive business services with a credit union touch.
How To Balance Patronage Dividends And Loan Loss Reserves
Six credit unions talk about their strategies to offer members an annual payback while still ensuring adequate coverage in loan loss accounts.
Take Mortgage Processing To The Next Level With Intelligent Automation
In this webinar, we will highlight how robotic process automation and intelligent document processing supercharge the mortgage origination process and provide immediate relief for limited ...
2021 Innovation Series: Innovations In Lending
Lending is top of mind for most credit unions right now. Are you looking for solutions to help you grow loans and better serve members? ...
3 Ways The Biden Administration Could Impact The Future Of Higher Ed Finance. And, 3 Ways Credit Unions Can Help Right Now.
Unique times call for innovative, responsive, unique lending solutions for college students and their families.
Credit Union Auto Lending Growth Slows But Still Grows
Auto lending continues to dominate in penetration and market share; loan quality also improves.
Meet The Lending Finalists For The 2021 Innovation Series
This year’s solutions allow credit unions to lend to more members with less risk and more efficiency.
It’s A Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood
Columbus United FCU joins forces with a national nonprofit to champion housing availability in rural Nebraska.
3 Takeaways From Trendwatch 4Q20
Credit unions and their members adapted to a new normal. See where opportunities like for the industry in 2021.
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A Rewards Program That Relies On Relationships, Not Usage
Savana Morie
Nuvision’s Added Advantage program tracks member engagement across the credit union, then rewards relationships through better pricing and other perks.
Innovations Financial Bets Big On Small Business Lending
Aaron Passman
CDFI grant funding helps the Florida cooperative offer microloans for small businesses after many banks pulled out of its market.
How Marine Credit Union Shifted Its Foundation From Siloed To Symbiotic
Savana Morie
By aligning governance, leadership, and day to day operations, Marine Credit Union transformed its foundation from a parallel operation into a visible extension of the credit union brand.
How Today’s Market Is Stress-Testing Credit Union And Bank Earnings Models
Andrew Lepczyk
Credit union and bank earnings reflect different business objectives. Those differences matter for how financial institutions serve their markets.
The Case For Marketing That Doesn’t Lead With The Credit Union
Savana Morie
Whitefish Credit Union barely mentions itself in its member stories. Instead, its high-quality video storytelling spotlights people, businesses, and communities, building trust, advocacy, and impact that don’t always show up in traditional ROI metrics.
Exit Interview: Deb Vollmer
Aaron Passman
The retired Langley FCU executive looks back on a career shaped by industry change, evolving leadership responsibility, and a constant focus on serving members first.
How Affinity FCU Became A Financial First Responder
Callahan & Associates
The New Jersey-New York metro credit union shares how a wellbeing-led strategy ensures members know where to turn first when life gets difficult.
Running With Scissors: The Bold Side Of Personalization
Callahan & Associates
To become skilled at personalization, credit unions must stop making assumptions about what resonates with members and start leveraging data to be sure.
A Short Guide To Compliance With The New Succession Planning Rule
Jennie Boden
Check all the right boxes while tying your credit union compliance efforts to strategy.
Industry Intelligence For Credit Union Leaders
Callahan & Associates
Looking for quarterly data coverage, expert analysis, lessons from leading credit unions, and more? Callahan has it covered. Comparing top-level performance and digging into the details has never been easier.
Work From Home Presents Risk For Some Staff