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.
How To Build A Better Collections Process
June 3, 2020
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The need to streamline paperwork spurred Wings Financial Credit Union to rethink its loan collections.
Credit Union Mortgages Thrive In The First Quarter
June 2, 2020
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Mortgage market share for U.S. credit unions increased 1.0 percentage point year-over-year to reach 9.0% as of March 31.
Lending Pros Share Pandemic-Fueled Lending Lessons
June 1, 2020
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A new story each day this week as five credit unions share how they handled sudden change and soaring needs by adapting people, processes, and products.
College Prepped: Making Sure Your Private Student Lending Program Is Built For Success During The Pandemic, And Beyond
June 1, 2020
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By addressing today’s unique challenges, while remaining focused on the long view, credit unions engaged in private student lending have a powerful opportunity to connect with the next generation of members.
Lenders On Loan Make Mortgages At Affinity Plus
June 1, 2020
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The Minnesota credit union shifted 45 consumer lenders and others with loan experience to help the cooperative meet a flurry of mortgage activity.
How Financial Center First Ramped Up Their Payments Platform
June 1, 2020
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Lower wait times and more self-service options result in higher member satisfaction.
Credit Unions Overcome PPP ‘Nightmare’
May 27, 2020
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Portal crashes. Controversies. Confusion. Despite a shaky start, the Paycheck Protection Program is providing badly needed capital to more than 4.3 million small businesses nationwide.
Pandemic Response Vendor Showcase (Part 3)
May 25, 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.
Pandemic Response Vendor Showcase (Part 2)
May 21, 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.
Tales From The Data: Credit Unions And COVID-19
May 18, 2020
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Early first quarter data shows the industry balance sheet is changing as credit unions respond to COVID-19.
How To Build A Better Collections Process
The need to streamline paperwork spurred Wings Financial Credit Union to rethink its loan collections.
Credit Union Mortgages Thrive In The First Quarter
Mortgage market share for U.S. credit unions increased 1.0 percentage point year-over-year to reach 9.0% as of March 31.
Lending Pros Share Pandemic-Fueled Lending Lessons
A new story each day this week as five credit unions share how they handled sudden change and soaring needs by adapting people, processes, and ...
College Prepped: Making Sure Your Private Student Lending Program Is Built For Success During The Pandemic, And Beyond
By addressing today’s unique challenges, while remaining focused on the long view, credit unions engaged in private student lending have a powerful opportunity to connect ...
Lenders On Loan Make Mortgages At Affinity Plus
The Minnesota credit union shifted 45 consumer lenders and others with loan experience to help the cooperative meet a flurry of mortgage activity.
How Financial Center First Ramped Up Their Payments Platform
Lower wait times and more self-service options result in higher member satisfaction.
Credit Unions Overcome PPP ‘Nightmare’
Portal crashes. Controversies. Confusion. Despite a shaky start, the Paycheck Protection Program is providing badly needed capital to more than 4.3 million small businesses nationwide. ...
Pandemic Response Vendor Showcase (Part 3)
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 ...
Pandemic Response Vendor Showcase (Part 2)
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 ...
Tales From The Data: Credit Unions And COVID-19
Early first quarter data shows the industry balance sheet is changing as credit unions respond to COVID-19.
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MSUFCU Turns A Break In Payments Into A Member Experience Moment
Aaron Passman
The Michigan cooperative keeps everyday payments working and members happy by using a common friction point to build brand loyalty.
Insights From The Outside: Don Rositano
Marc Rapport
How a former Sam’s Club finance leader adapted his member-first mindset to a not-for-profit credit union.
What’s In A Name: Vice President Of History And Culture
Aaron Passman
How a unique role instills SchoolsFirst FCU’s future leaders with an appreciation for its past.
Growth Is A Mindset, But Success Is In The Contract
Callahan & Associates
Arriba Advisors co-founder Tom Russell explores how credit unions can bridge the gap between a growth mindset and their technical reality.
Fraud Is Faster, Smarter, And Harder To Stop. Here’s How To.
Callahan & Associates
RKL offers insight, expertise, and experience to help fight off growing threats.
The Numbers Are Good. The Moment Is Hard.
William Hunt
Members are anxious about their financial futures, even as credit unions remain financially strong. Institutions that respond to this moment can make 2026 a turning point.
Wages Are Growing. Wallets Are Not.
Sherry Virden
Global events are flowing directly into household budgets, reshaping how credit union members save, borrow, and cope. Such trends don’t always show up in headline data.
Credit Unions Are Having A Margin Moment
Tony Waltrich
Credit unions are benefiting from a rare margin advantage as loans reprice slower than deposits. The question now is how institutions will use that strength to better serve members.
Where Have All The Members Gone?
Omar Shalabi
Membership growth is slowing, but financial activity is not. What does the modern financial relationship look like?
5 Takeaways From First Quarter Credit Union Performance Data
William Hunt
Inflation, war, and uncertain futures have reshaped members’ needs in 2026. What does credit union performance data from the first quarter of 2026 say about household budgets, inflation pressures, and more?