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The Art Of Selling On Social Media
Credit unions are navigating regulatory compliance and setting guidelines to help mortgage, investment, and deposit teams gain more traction on social.
2024 Lending Outlook: Hopes, Fears, And Serving Members In The Year Ahead
Forget the Beige Book — these credit union executives offer insights on what it will take to see green.
There’s No Place Like Home With A 12.5-Year Loan
August 5, 2020
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One Idaho cooperative stands out in a rural market dominated by credit unions with a new package of home loans that serve educators and first responders.
Rehab, Rent, Sell: A 3-Part Strategy To Fight Foreclosures
August 3, 2020
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SECU rethinks REOs to create quality, affordable housing across the Tarheel State.
Buying A House Without A Spouse: Five Facts About Single Women Homebuyers
August 3, 2020
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Lack of knowledge about mortgage requirements is likely keeping some prospective women homebuyers from actively taking steps toward a purchase.
4 Ways To Analyze HMDA Data
August 3, 2020
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Peer-to-Peer from Callahan & Associates allows credit union leaders to analyze mortgage data as well as data from the 5300 Call Report on an institution level.
Trends In Vehicle Sales And Auto Financing During The Coronavirus Pandemic
July 27, 2020
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How residual based financing helps credit unions maintain and even increase loan volume in an uncertain environment.
New Mortgage Opportunities Arise In Wake Of Pandemic Lending Restrictions
July 20, 2020
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Digital lending prowess can help credit unions leverage their built-in advantages as local institutions.
State Leaders In PPP Lending
July 20, 2020
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Which credit unions led their states in the number of Paycheck Protection Program loans funded?
Predictive Analytics In Play At BCU
July 13, 2020
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The suburban Chicago shop is building out models to prepare for a surge in delinquencies and charge-offs.
A Better Member Experience Is Only A Text Message Away
July 13, 2020
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Four credit unions share insights from their text messaging initiatives.
Credit Unions Help Save More Than 1.1 Million Jobs Through PPP
July 8, 2020
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PPP data from the Treasury Department indicates credit unions played a larger role in lending to smaller companies, underscoring the movement’s commitment to Main Street business borrowers.
There’s No Place Like Home With A 12.5-Year Loan
One Idaho cooperative stands out in a rural market dominated by credit unions with a new package of home loans that serve educators and first ...
Rehab, Rent, Sell: A 3-Part Strategy To Fight Foreclosures
SECU rethinks REOs to create quality, affordable housing across the Tarheel State.
Buying A House Without A Spouse: Five Facts About Single Women Homebuyers
Lack of knowledge about mortgage requirements is likely keeping some prospective women homebuyers from actively taking steps toward a purchase.
4 Ways To Analyze HMDA Data
Peer-to-Peer from Callahan & Associates allows credit union leaders to analyze mortgage data as well as data from the 5300 Call Report on an institution ...
Trends In Vehicle Sales And Auto Financing During The Coronavirus Pandemic
How residual based financing helps credit unions maintain and even increase loan volume in an uncertain environment.
New Mortgage Opportunities Arise In Wake Of Pandemic Lending Restrictions
Digital lending prowess can help credit unions leverage their built-in advantages as local institutions.
State Leaders In PPP Lending
Which credit unions led their states in the number of Paycheck Protection Program loans funded?
Predictive Analytics In Play At BCU
The suburban Chicago shop is building out models to prepare for a surge in delinquencies and charge-offs.
A Better Member Experience Is Only A Text Message Away
Four credit unions share insights from their text messaging initiatives.
Credit Unions Help Save More Than 1.1 Million Jobs Through PPP
PPP data from the Treasury Department indicates credit unions played a larger role in lending to smaller companies, underscoring the movement’s commitment to Main Street ...
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Financial Wellbeing Is About More Than Vulnerability
Chris Howard
Half of Americans feel financially secure, yet one in five is suffering. A consortium of credit unions is changing the narrative by focusing on emotional engagement and trust.
How To Build AI Strategy In Real Time (Part 1)
Marc Rapport
Six credit union leaders share how they are balancing innovation and governance while deploying new tools.
How To Build AI Strategy In Real Time (Part 2)
Marc Rapport
Six credit union leaders share how they are balancing innovation and governance while deploying new tools.
Credit Union Finance Leaders Saddle Up For 2026
Aaron Passman
After an anxious 2025, CFOs and observers across the industry are preparing for the year ahead — for better or for worse.
Changes Are Why You Need Today’s Nacha Rulebook
Callahan & Associates
Quality payments are a hallmark of the ACH Network. Follow the rules and do right by members.
Hurricane Knocked The Power Out? New Orleans Firemen’s FCU Is Ready.
Aaron Passman
The next big storm in the Gulf isn’t an “if,” it’s a “when,” but the small Gulf-area credit union has a plan to help the community get back on its feet when the time comes.
6 Lessons For Credit Unions From Craft Breweries
Alix Patterson
Craft breweries demonstrate how commitment to value, operational agility, and community focus can ignite growth and drive property.
It’s Been A Noisy, Yet Resilient Year For The U.S. Economy
Jason Haley
Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.
Every Member Deserves A Financial Oasis
Callahan & Associates
Discover how First Alliance Credit Union is redefining success by putting values and member needs at the heart of everything it does.
The K-Shaped Recovery And An Economy Divided
Tony Waltrich
Inflation, debt, and income inequality are fueling a K-shaped, post-pandemic recovery, widening the gap between different economic segments and challenging lower-income households.