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.
Enrichment FCU Refocuses On Retail To Enhance Members’ Lives
March 22, 2021
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The Tennessee cooperative says PPP lending helped borrowers and the credit union alike — but at the cost of strategic initiatives.
How To Make Mortgages And Keep Your Distance
March 18, 2021
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Affinity Plus FCU offers curbside closings so members can refinance or purchase homes during the coronavirus pandemic.
Video Banking Comes Of Age In The Time Of COVID-19
March 18, 2021
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Service options that offer a personal touch at a safe distance are gaining in popularity among members and those who serve them.
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.
Enrichment FCU Refocuses On Retail To Enhance Members’ Lives
The Tennessee cooperative says PPP lending helped borrowers and the credit union alike — but at the cost of strategic initiatives.
How To Make Mortgages And Keep Your Distance
Affinity Plus FCU offers curbside closings so members can refinance or purchase homes during the coronavirus pandemic.
Video Banking Comes Of Age In The Time Of COVID-19
Service options that offer a personal touch at a safe distance are gaining in popularity among members and those who serve them.
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.
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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.
Work From Home Presents Risk For Some Staff