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.
Pandemic Response Vendor Showcase (Part 1)
May 14, 2020
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Looking for new solutions to help your credit union navigate this crisis? Check out these featured credit union suppliers that are delivering cutting-edge products and services.
Best Of April 2020
May 6, 2020
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Based on April traffic (and our editorial instincts), here are the top articles and blogs that appeared on CreditUnions.com.
How CDFI Can Help Credit Unions Weather This Storm
May 6, 2020
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In these unprecedented times, credit unions are stepping up to the challenge by lending to their members (often low to moderate income workers). This increased lending is valuable and necessary, but it also generates risk and a need for increased loan loss reserves.
Analytics Offer A Smarter Approach To Collections And Underwriting
April 27, 2020
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A new approach to debt collection at WSECU is cutting contact center costs by $8,000 a month and identifying borrowers that need early intervention.
From Compliance Through Quality Control: Reducing Risk With ACES Consumer™
April 27, 2020
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The new ACES Consumer platform from ARMCO automates audit and compliance processes while adding visibility and efficiency.
The New Normal: A Hectic Day In The Life Of A Business Lender
April 27, 2020
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Sixty-hour work weeks, constant virtual meetings, and imminent deadlines. The world of business lending is busier than ever before, but in many ways the work also is more rewarding.
Macro Overiew And Industry Trends (4Q19)
April 15, 2020
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Despite a slow first quarter, the industry reported strong growth across core financials in the past 12 months. What else should credit unions know at fourth quarter?
The Young And The Innovative
April 14, 2020
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Fifteen finalists across four categories show what it means to push the leading edge in credit union technology and experience.
Great Lakes Credit Union Forges Into The Forefront Of Foreclosure Counseling
April 13, 2020
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Counselors adapt to pandemic restrictions as the Chicago credit union expands its HUD-funded housing counseling program.
A Mission To Mold Strategy
March 30, 2020
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To clearly communicate its purpose to the communities it serves, America’s Christian created four priorities that influence products and service.
Pandemic Response Vendor Showcase (Part 1)
Looking for new solutions to help your credit union navigate this crisis? Check out these featured credit union suppliers that are delivering cutting-edge products and ...
Best Of April 2020
Based on April traffic (and our editorial instincts), here are the top articles and blogs that appeared on CreditUnions.com.
How CDFI Can Help Credit Unions Weather This Storm
In these unprecedented times, credit unions are stepping up to the challenge by lending to their members (often low to moderate income workers). This increased ...
Analytics Offer A Smarter Approach To Collections And Underwriting
A new approach to debt collection at WSECU is cutting contact center costs by $8,000 a month and identifying borrowers that need early intervention.
From Compliance Through Quality Control: Reducing Risk With ACES Consumer™
The new ACES Consumer platform from ARMCO automates audit and compliance processes while adding visibility and efficiency.
The New Normal: A Hectic Day In The Life Of A Business Lender
Sixty-hour work weeks, constant virtual meetings, and imminent deadlines. The world of business lending is busier than ever before, but in many ways the work ...
Macro Overiew And Industry Trends (4Q19)
Despite a slow first quarter, the industry reported strong growth across core financials in the past 12 months. What else should credit unions know at ...
The Young And The Innovative
Fifteen finalists across four categories show what it means to push the leading edge in credit union technology and experience.
Great Lakes Credit Union Forges Into The Forefront Of Foreclosure Counseling
Counselors adapt to pandemic restrictions as the Chicago credit union expands its HUD-funded housing counseling program.
A Mission To Mold Strategy
To clearly communicate its purpose to the communities it serves, America’s Christian created four priorities that influence products and service.
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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.