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.
3 Ways To Support Employees When They Need It The Most
March 30, 2020
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In the face of a crisis, credit union employees step up to support vulnerable members and communities. Sometimes, they need a helping hand, too.
3 Ways To Help Members Conquer A Crisis
March 30, 2020
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Credit unions help members and their communities every day of the year. Some of their more innovative offers are especially relevant during a time of heightened need.
Space Coast Shares Its Automated Account Opening Success Story
March 26, 2020
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The Florida credit union has streamlined approvals and opened access from multiple devices.
Support For Small Businesses During The COVID-19 Crisis
March 25, 2020
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Carolina Foothills FCU is working with the City of Spartanburg to coach startups and fill a critical funding gap. That’s important because small-business support is now more important than ever.
3 Ways To Navigate The Coronavirus Crisis
March 23, 2020
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The current environment is springing unprecedented challenges on leaders nearly every day, but there are lessons from the past that apply to the present.
CU Direct Combines Origination, Experience To Create Origence
March 23, 2020
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The new platform integrates origination across all loan types and adds CRM, analytics marketing, and more.
A Small-Town Branch Strategy For Dispersed Members
March 16, 2020
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East Idaho Credit Union calls the state’s second-largest city home but also has branches in communities with fewer than 1,000 residents, where members are known to drive 30 miles or more to conduct their financial business.
A Landmark 2019 Puts The Wrap On 10 Years Of Growth
March 9, 2020
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Mortgage lending helps drive the loan portfolio to new heights while membership engagement deepens at cooperatives over the decade following the Great Recession.
2020 Innovation Series: Innovations In Business Services & Lending
March 5, 2020
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These four innovators are pushing the envelope toward new levels of technological functionality in credit union land.
Best Of February 2020
March 2, 2020
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Based on February traffic (and our editorial instincts), here are the top articles and blogs that appeared on CreditUnions.com.
3 Ways To Support Employees When They Need It The Most
In the face of a crisis, credit union employees step up to support vulnerable members and communities. Sometimes, they need a helping hand, too.
3 Ways To Help Members Conquer A Crisis
Credit unions help members and their communities every day of the year. Some of their more innovative offers are especially relevant during a time of ...
Space Coast Shares Its Automated Account Opening Success Story
The Florida credit union has streamlined approvals and opened access from multiple devices.
Support For Small Businesses During The COVID-19 Crisis
Carolina Foothills FCU is working with the City of Spartanburg to coach startups and fill a critical funding gap. That’s important because small-business support is ...
3 Ways To Navigate The Coronavirus Crisis
The current environment is springing unprecedented challenges on leaders nearly every day, but there are lessons from the past that apply to the present.
CU Direct Combines Origination, Experience To Create Origence
The new platform integrates origination across all loan types and adds CRM, analytics marketing, and more.
A Small-Town Branch Strategy For Dispersed Members
East Idaho Credit Union calls the state’s second-largest city home but also has branches in communities with fewer than 1,000 residents, where members are known ...
A Landmark 2019 Puts The Wrap On 10 Years Of Growth
Mortgage lending helps drive the loan portfolio to new heights while membership engagement deepens at cooperatives over the decade following the Great Recession.
2020 Innovation Series: Innovations In Business Services & Lending
These four innovators are pushing the envelope toward new levels of technological functionality in credit union land.
Best Of February 2020
Based on February traffic (and our editorial instincts), here are the top articles and blogs that appeared on CreditUnions.com.
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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.