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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.
Scale Your Commercial Lending Portfolio
August 11, 2025
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Flexible, technology-driven solutions help credit unions scale their commercial lending portfolios and address staffing, efficiency, and regulatory challenges.
5 Takeaways From Trendwatch 2Q 2025
August 6, 2025
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The U.S. economy is throwing up mixed signals, but America’s credit unions are delivering value and, in turn, enjoying deeper relationships, higher originations, and a stronger bottom line.
From Applicants To Shoppers: Using Smart Interactions To Understand Intent And Drive Conversions
August 4, 2025
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With fewer resources and less visibility, credit unions must be more personal, more helpful, and more intentional in how they connect with potential borrowers and drive conversions.
How To Win With FHA Lending
August 4, 2025
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Two high-performing credit unions break down their approach to FHA lending, offering real-world insights on staffing, servicing, technology, and member impact.
How AI Is Transforming Consumer Lending At Marine Credit Union
August 4, 2025
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The Wisconsin cooperative has implemented auto-decisioning for consumer lending and gives the technology high marks for its impact on member satisfaction, employee engagement, and the balance sheet.
Lending Guide To Perfecting Loan Files
August 4, 2025
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Perfecting loan files involves careful planning, reliable tracking, and scalable information management.
7 Smart Loans For Life’s Big Moments
August 4, 2025
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From funerals to education to gender-affirming care and beyond, credit unions are punching up the personal loan.
5 Graphs That Explain Credit Union Loan Growth In 2025
August 4, 2025
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A changing economic climate is reshaping consumer borrowing patterns, presenting new challenges and opportunities for credit union lenders.
A Shariah-Compliant Path To Homeownership
July 28, 2025
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A Maine credit union partners with a national provider of Islamic home financing to serve Muslim-Americans seeking homeownership
Growing Your Loan Portfolio in an Uncertain Rate Environment
July 23, 2025
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Join us for an insightful webinar designed specifically for credit union leaders. Uncertainty around loan rates continues to create a dynamic lending environment but the competition for loan opportunities is beginning to heat up. The majority of consumers would prefer to take out a loan with their primary credit union, but the importance of low
Scale Your Commercial Lending Portfolio
Flexible, technology-driven solutions help credit unions scale their commercial lending portfolios and address staffing, efficiency, and regulatory challenges.
5 Takeaways From Trendwatch 2Q 2025
The U.S. economy is throwing up mixed signals, but America's credit unions are delivering value and, in turn, enjoying deeper relationships, higher originations, and a ...
From Applicants To Shoppers: Using Smart Interactions To Understand Intent And Drive Conversions
With fewer resources and less visibility, credit unions must be more personal, more helpful, and more intentional in how they connect with potential borrowers and ...
How To Win With FHA Lending
Two high-performing credit unions break down their approach to FHA lending, offering real-world insights on staffing, servicing, technology, and member impact.
How AI Is Transforming Consumer Lending At Marine Credit Union
The Wisconsin cooperative has implemented auto-decisioning for consumer lending and gives the technology high marks for its impact on member satisfaction, employee engagement, and the ...
Lending Guide To Perfecting Loan Files
Perfecting loan files involves careful planning, reliable tracking, and scalable information management.
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.
5 Graphs That Explain Credit Union Loan Growth In 2025
A changing economic climate is reshaping consumer borrowing patterns, presenting new challenges and opportunities for credit union lenders.
A Shariah-Compliant Path To Homeownership
A Maine credit union partners with a national provider of Islamic home financing to serve Muslim-Americans seeking homeownership
Growing Your Loan Portfolio in an Uncertain Rate Environment
Join us for an insightful webinar designed specifically for credit union leaders. Uncertainty around loan rates continues to create a dynamic lending environment but the ...
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5 Takeaways From Trendwatch
Andrew Lepczyk
As the Federal Reserve cuts interest rates, credit unions are adapting in tandem, balancing membership needs with asset quality. This balance will be one of many topics discussed during Callahan’s quarterly Trendwatch webinar.
Don’t Wait For Data. FirstLook Analysis Is Available Today.
Callahan & Associates
Callahan & Associates provides an early look at quarterly performance results. Sneak a peek at the latest trends here.
5 Takeaways From NLCUP 2026
Erin Coleman
On-site coverage at the National Association of Latino Credit Union Professionals’ 2026 conference explores how representation, emotional experience, and community trust are converging to shape the future of credit unions.
Markets React To Consequential Announcements
Jason Haley
Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.
Meet The Finalists For The 2026 Innovation Series: Data And Decision Intelligence
Callahan & Associates
This year’s finalists are reimagining how credit unions use data to boost service levels and improve efficiencies.
A New Product Playbook Is Driving Change At Premier Credit Union
Savana Morie
In order to adopt a more proactive strategy, the Iowa cooperative is using a dedicated product development team to promote visibility and follow-through from idea to launch.
Meet The Finalists For The 2026 Innovation Series: AI-Powered Member Experience
Callahan & Associates
This year’s finalists are reimagining how credit unions can use AI to combine cutting-edge technology with old-school member service.
When Members Don’t Turn To FIs, They Turn To Friends And Family
Andrew Lepczyk
Financial advice comes in many forms. How can credits union make sure they are the No. 1 choice for their members?
Meet The Finalists For The 2026 Innovation Series: Reimagining The Lending Experience
Callahan & Associates
This year’s finalists are uncovering new ways to harness the power of technology to improve and expand lending across the industry.
A Small Match Builds Big Emergency Savings At Lake Trust
Aaron Passman
A program to help staffers improve their savings skills generated more than $200,000 in deposits and helped change participants’ financial habits.