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.
Leaders In PPP Loans As A Percent Of Total Assets
September 7, 2020
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Which credit unions lent the highest percentage of their total assets through the Paycheck Protection Program?
Best Of August 2020
September 1, 2020
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Based on August traffic (and our editorial instincts), here are the top articles and blogs that appeared on CreditUnions.com.
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.
Leaders In PPP Loans As A Percent Of Total Assets
Which credit unions lent the highest percentage of their total assets through the Paycheck Protection Program?
Best Of August 2020
Based on August traffic (and our editorial instincts), here are the top articles and blogs that appeared on CreditUnions.com.
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.
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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.