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 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.
Mortgage Dashboards In The House
February 2, 2021
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Learn about the conception, development, and deployment of PenFed’s mortgage dashboards and how the credit union has used them to serve members.
Don’t Refi. Modify.
February 1, 2021
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Low interest rates have ignited interest in refinances. At Star One, mortgage modifications build member loyalty.
Pandemic Lending Lessons Put Into Play
February 1, 2021
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Five lending leaders offer new insights about old values as they put new strategies into place to protect their cooperative and members.
4 Reasons Credit Unions Must Make The Move To Digital Lending
February 1, 2021
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Drive loan growth and other critical engagement activities with technology that captures and enhances the complete member journey.
5 Lessons The Pandemic Has Taught Us About Vehicle Financing
February 1, 2021
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How to position your credit union’s auto loan strategy for success in 2021.
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.
Mortgage Dashboards In The House
Learn about the conception, development, and deployment of PenFed’s mortgage dashboards and how the credit union has used them to serve members.
Don’t Refi. Modify.
Low interest rates have ignited interest in refinances. At Star One, mortgage modifications build member loyalty.
Pandemic Lending Lessons Put Into Play
Five lending leaders offer new insights about old values as they put new strategies into place to protect their cooperative and members.
4 Reasons Credit Unions Must Make The Move To Digital Lending
Drive loan growth and other critical engagement activities with technology that captures and enhances the complete member journey.
5 Lessons The Pandemic Has Taught Us About Vehicle Financing
How to position your credit union’s auto loan strategy for success in 2021.
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Fintech Grounded In Mission As Much As Market Opportunity
Marc Rapport
Suncoast Credit Union balances near-term needs with longer-term bets, applying discipline to timing, valuation, and fit to decide when to invest and when to walk away.
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.
Cost Pressures Are Changing Member Behavior
Savana Morie
First quarter data shows how rising costs are pushing consumers toward flexibility and reshaping borrowing and saving habits.
WSECU Invests In Innovation To Solve Pain Points
Marc Rapport
A dedicated CUSO holding company allows WSECU to move beyond building and back fintech partners it helps shape and scale.
When Employees Own Culture, Service Follows
Savana Morie
Advancial FCU links internal service standards, employee feedback, and peer recognition to create a more consistent experience for both staff and members.
How MSUFCU Builds And Backs Fintech Solutions
Marc Rapport
MSUFCU takes a hands-on approach to fintech, piloting solutions through its in-house lab before scaling and backing them through a wholly owned CUSO.
Members Demand Digital, But They Want Branches, Too
Savana Morie
Affinity Plus FCU has a clear member service mantra: digital for daily, human when it’s hard. Its CEO and CFO share what that looks like in practice.
How A Holding Company Helps Service Credit Union Win At Fintech
Marc Rapport
The New Hampshire cooperative shares how its fintech arm, Service Ventures, evaluates investments, balances risk, and defines success.
Future Bets From Today’s Credit Unions
Marc Rapport
Industry leaders share how they approach fintech investment, balancing immediate needs with longer-term bets while keeping member value and mission at the center.
AI Adoption Is Growing. Are Credit Unions Keeping Pace?
Andrew Lepczyk
New data from Gallup shows half of all employees who work for companies that pay for AI tools use them. Credit unions are building their own momentum.