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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.
How Are Credit Unions Using Excess Liquidity?
August 31, 2020
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Many Americans have been beefing up their savings during the COVID-19 lockdowns. Credit unions are putting those additional funds toward less fortunate members.
A Dive Into HMDA Data
August 24, 2020
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Newly released mortgage data offers insights into refinancing, credit union market share, and millennial and Gen Z borrowing.
What We Can Learn From Successful PPP Lenders On How To Serve Small Businesses
August 19, 2020
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Five credit unions shares insights from their Paycheck Protection Program efforts.
3 Takeaways From Trendwatch 2Q 2020
August 13, 2020
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With second quarter data now available, COVID-19’s impact on industrywide metrics is more apparent. Discover how credit union balance sheets are shifting and other key insights from Callahan’s quarterly webinar.
National Leaders In PPP Lending
August 10, 2020
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Which credit unions led the nation in the number of Paycheck Protection Program loans funded?
Mortgage Market Trends & How To Conduct Analysis With HMDA Data
August 6, 2020
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Join Callahan & Associates for a webinar on U.S. mortgage market trends and how to use the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) data in both Peer-to-Peer and MortgageAnalyzer for your credit union’s mortgage lending planning and analysis.
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.
How Are Credit Unions Using Excess Liquidity?
Many Americans have been beefing up their savings during the COVID-19 lockdowns. Credit unions are putting those additional funds toward less fortunate members.
A Dive Into HMDA Data
Newly released mortgage data offers insights into refinancing, credit union market share, and millennial and Gen Z borrowing.
What We Can Learn From Successful PPP Lenders On How To Serve Small Businesses
Five credit unions shares insights from their Paycheck Protection Program efforts.
3 Takeaways From Trendwatch 2Q 2020
With second quarter data now available, COVID-19’s impact on industrywide metrics is more apparent. Discover how credit union balance sheets are shifting and other key ...
National Leaders In PPP Lending
Which credit unions led the nation in the number of Paycheck Protection Program loans funded?
Mortgage Market Trends & How To Conduct Analysis With HMDA Data
Join Callahan & Associates for a webinar on U.S. mortgage market trends and how to use the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) data in both ...
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 ...
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Credit Human Redefines ‘Green’ In The Heart Of Texas
Savana Morie
The credit union completed a three acre headquarters campus in 2021 that offers 52% more space while consuming a fraction of the resources. It’s a model of how cooperatives can lead on sustainability without sacrificing performance.
CDFIs By The Numbers
Omar Shalabi
CDFI credit unions might be fewer in number, but their impact reaches millions of members, and their footprint highlights how targeted mission can translate into broad, measurable reach.
Serving The Underserved Without Accepting Preventable Fraud Losses
Callahan & Associates
Preventable fraud losses quietly erode credit union margins. The difference between a 25% and 6% loss rate isn’t risk. It’s execution.
Inside An In-School Model That Links Classrooms With College And Careers
Savana Morie
Holy Rosary Credit Union has embedded itself into a local high school’s career and technical education program, offering scholarships, internships, and courses eligible for college credit.
6 Credit Union Executive Priorities For 2026
Jay Johnson
Credit union leaders want to know where peers are placing their focus. These six priorities reflect how leadership teams are responding to change with intention and clarity.
What’s Next For Credit Union Earnings?
Omar Shalabi
As margin support begins to fade, earnings performance is becoming more sensitive to revenue mix and harder to interpret through public reporting alone.
The Great Wealth Transfer Is Also A Relationship Transfer
Savana Morie
Harvard FCU combines digital estate planning with human financial guidance to support positive, proactive wealth transfer across generations.
The Lending Lag Is Real, And Here’s What Smaller Credit Unions Can Do About It
Callahan & Associates
Discover how small to midsize credit unions can weather the economic headwinds hitting their communities right now.
Fresh Risks For Financial Markets
Jason Haley
Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.
What’s In A Name: AVP Of Member Insights
Aaron Passman
At Service Credit Union, Dave Widener connects data, strategy, and culture to shape better outcomes for members.