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Credit unions are shuffling staff and reimagining operations to make up for a slowdown in home lending.
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The Art Of Selling On Social Media
Credit unions are navigating regulatory compliance and setting guidelines to help mortgage, investment, and deposit teams gain more traction on social.
2024 Lending Outlook: Hopes, Fears, And Serving Members In The Year Ahead
Forget the Beige Book — these credit union executives offer insights on what it will take to see green.
AI In Lending, Affordable Renting, And Indirect Slowing
February 3, 2020
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Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
First Financial Creates In-House AI/ML Lending Experience
February 3, 2020
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The Maryland credit union plans to soon go live with a decisioning system that provides speed, flexibility, and fairness.
Protecting Your Portfolio From Delinquent Auto Loan Accounts
February 3, 2020
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Now is the time to evaluate your credit union’s collections operation.
2020 Lending/LOS Vendor Showcase
February 3, 2020
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Looking for new lending or LOS solutions? Check out these featured credit union suppliers.
Indirect Lending Growth Tails Off Sharply
February 3, 2020
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Third quarter 2019 data shows that indirect loans still dominate the credit union industry’s auto portfolio, though momentum appears to have stalled in recent quarters.
Loan Balances Vs. Originations: A Tale Of The Tape
February 3, 2020
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Despite slowing balance sheet growth, loan production picked up in the second half of the year, as the industry posted a record setting quarter in the three months ending September 2019.
Credit Unions Are Leading The Way In USDA Lending
January 28, 2020
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A $112 million loan financed through a consortium of credit unions shines a light on the impact of the cooperative model in rural America.
How Green Can You Go? VSECU Is All-In On Energy-Savings Lending.
January 28, 2020
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Tree-hugging roots run deep at the Vermont credit union, which offers an array of lending and deposit products aimed at fighting climate change.
Tried-And-True Tips To Serve A Niche Community
January 28, 2020
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The CEO of Everence FCU shares why the cooperative’s mission is more relevant to a broader group of consumers than ever before.
4 Factors To Watch For This Homebuying Season
January 27, 2020
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Last summer was the most competitive homebuying season of all time, and credit unions are preparing for more action in 2019.
AI In Lending, Affordable Renting, And Indirect Slowing
Five can't-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
First Financial Creates In-House AI/ML Lending Experience
The Maryland credit union plans to soon go live with a decisioning system that provides speed, flexibility, and fairness.
Protecting Your Portfolio From Delinquent Auto Loan Accounts
Now is the time to evaluate your credit union’s collections operation.
2020 Lending/LOS Vendor Showcase
Looking for new lending or LOS solutions? Check out these featured credit union suppliers.
Indirect Lending Growth Tails Off Sharply
Third quarter 2019 data shows that indirect loans still dominate the credit union industry’s auto portfolio, though momentum appears to have stalled in recent quarters.
Loan Balances Vs. Originations: A Tale Of The Tape
Despite slowing balance sheet growth, loan production picked up in the second half of the year, as the industry posted a record setting quarter in ...
Credit Unions Are Leading The Way In USDA Lending
A $112 million loan financed through a consortium of credit unions shines a light on the impact of the cooperative model in rural America.
How Green Can You Go? VSECU Is All-In On Energy-Savings Lending.
Tree-hugging roots run deep at the Vermont credit union, which offers an array of lending and deposit products aimed at fighting climate change.
Tried-And-True Tips To Serve A Niche Community
The CEO of Everence FCU shares why the cooperative’s mission is more relevant to a broader group of consumers than ever before.
4 Factors To Watch For This Homebuying Season
Last summer was the most competitive homebuying season of all time, and credit unions are preparing for more action in 2019.
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6 Lessons For Credit Unions From Craft Breweries
Alix Patterson
Craft breweries demonstrate how commitment to value, operational agility, and community focus can ignite growth and drive property.
Every Member Deserves A Financial Oasis
Callahan & Associates
Discover how First Alliance Credit Union is redefining success by putting values and member needs at the heart of everything it does.
Leaders Of The Pack: The Top 20 Cores For Credit Unions
Omar Shalabi
Explore the subtle shifts redefining the credit union core processing space and how these movements shape growth, innovation, and member experience.
A Fresh Start For A Timeless Mission
Callahan & Associates
The combination of the right philosophy and the right technology can set credit unions up for success even during difficult economic times.
Introducing Your Banking Core To The Power Of A Fintech
Callahan & Associates
Nearly 100 credit unions are providing Buy Now, Pay Later to their members, and their banking cores are giving them a surprising competitive advantage.
Losing The Future: How Credit Unions Can Win Back Younger Generations
Callahan & Associates
A perspective from Garrhett Petrea, vice president of sales and a Zillennial, on why outdated cores threaten the next generation of members and what leaders must do now.
Inside Core Week On CreditUnions.com: Top Providers, Smart Strategies, And Credit Union Stories
Aaron Passman
Driving digital delivery? Evaluating vendor platforms? Sharpening tech strategy for a new year? This week of insights is built for credit union leaders looking to stay ahead.
Are U.S. Households Finally Catching A Break?
Tony Waltrich
Having weathered a difficult five years, U.S households have modestly improved their financial situation in the short term; their long-term prognosis is murkier.
Credit Unions Steady The Wheel In A Wobbly Year
William Hunt
Third quarter performance data is a reminder that credit unions perform best when conditions are hardest.
3 Ways Credit Unions Ease Holiday Financial Stress
Savana Morie
From cross-cooperative collaboration to well-timed relief products and services, credit unions are lightening the holiday budget burden.