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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.
Best Of January 2020
February 4, 2020
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Welcome to the 2020s. Based on January traffic (and our editorial instincts), here are the top articles and blogs that appeared on CreditUnions.com.
The House That Plastic Built
February 3, 2020
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How Northwest Community Credit Union created a home equity product that offers members the last home loan for which they’ll ever need to apply.
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.
Best Of January 2020
Welcome to the 2020s. Based on January traffic (and our editorial instincts), here are the top articles and blogs that appeared on CreditUnions.com.
The House That Plastic Built
How Northwest Community Credit Union created a home equity product that offers members the last home loan for which they’ll ever need to apply.
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.
Browse Topics
Financial Wellbeing Is About More Than Vulnerability
Chris Howard
Half of Americans feel financially secure, yet one in five is suffering. A consortium of credit unions is changing the narrative by focusing on emotional engagement and trust.
How To Build AI Strategy In Real Time (Part 1)
Marc Rapport
Six credit union leaders share how they are balancing innovation and governance while deploying new tools.
How To Build AI Strategy In Real Time (Part 2)
Marc Rapport
Six credit union leaders share how they are balancing innovation and governance while deploying new tools.
Credit Union Finance Leaders Saddle Up For 2026
Aaron Passman
After an anxious 2025, CFOs and observers across the industry are preparing for the year ahead — for better or for worse.
Changes Are Why You Need Today’s Nacha Rulebook
Callahan & Associates
Quality payments are a hallmark of the ACH Network. Follow the rules and do right by members.
Hurricane Knocked The Power Out? New Orleans Firemen’s FCU Is Ready.
Aaron Passman
The next big storm in the Gulf isn’t an “if,” it’s a “when,” but the small Gulf-area credit union has a plan to help the community get back on its feet when the time comes.
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.
It’s Been A Noisy, Yet Resilient Year For The U.S. Economy
Jason Haley
Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.
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.
The K-Shaped Recovery And An Economy Divided
Tony Waltrich
Inflation, debt, and income inequality are fueling a K-shaped, post-pandemic recovery, widening the gap between different economic segments and challenging lower-income households.