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.
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.
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.
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 ...
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.
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Manufactured Homes Help Close The Housing Affordability Gap
Aaron Passman
Lower prices and better amenities are making pre-built homes an appealing option for credit unions looking to bolster their balance sheet and borrowers stymied by the affordable housing crisis.
How Prepared Are U.S. Workers For Retirement? The Answer Is, ‘Not Well.’
Andrew Lepczyk
Data from Vanguard shows retirement preparation declines with age, leaving no generation fully ready. The gap presents both a challenge and an opportunity for credit unions.
What’s In A Name: Chief People And Technology Officer
Savana Morie
It’s not every day a technology leader takes over HR. Vantage West’s Rob Hoyle explains why the two disciplines are linked now more than ever.
The Employee Benefit Cost Crisis And The Financial Strategy Forward-Thinking Credit Unions Are Using To Solve It
Callahan & Associates
Rising credit union benefit costs don’t have to remain a permanent operating burden.
Financial Market Jitters Escalate
Jason Haley
Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.
Takeaways From Day 2 Of GAC
Aaron Passman
From macroeconomics to multiculturalism, the future of AI, and more, the second day of this year’s convention was packed with insights.
Takeaways From Day 1 Of GAC
Aaron Passman
From new attitudes to new ways of thinking about service delivery, here’s a look at the first day of the industry’s biggest event.
Credit Union Storytelling With A Mission Focus
Marc Rapport
Storytelling drives growth and loyalty at Navy Federal, where real member experiences become narratives that strengthen trust, reinforce value, and build lasting relationships.
How Lake Trust Turns Member Experiences Into Brand Strategy
Savana Morie
From where stories come from to how they’re produced and distributed, Lake Trust shares how authentic member narratives strengthen its brand and show what “positive impact” looks like in action.
How An Internal Storyteller Fuels Member Growth At Navy Federal
Marc Rapport
An expert in user experience turns complex problems and opportunities into narratives that guide leaders toward confident decisions and growth-focused investment.