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.
Loan Participations: Sharing Risk And Reward
March 1, 2020
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Loan participations are a proven way to address liquidity concerns and add some income. They can also be complicated, but there’s help.
From Texas To Tampa: How A Microloan Program Aims To Serve Small-Business Owners Across America
February 24, 2020
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A meeting between a socially minded lender in Texas and a credit union in Florida leads to an innovative microlending program with nationwide applicability.
Financial Wellness, Strategic Pillars, And Small Business Loans
February 24, 2020
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Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Meet The Business Services & Lending Finalists For The 2020 Innovation Series
February 24, 2020
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Innovative solutions that leverage every channel available from cards to text are brought to the forefront by the Business Services & Lending category entries in our 2020 Innovation Series.
Meet The Member Experience Finalists For The 2020 Innovation Series
February 20, 2020
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These four innovators are pushing the envelope toward new levels of engagement and experience for credit union members.
Meet The Payments Finalists For The 2020 Innovation Series
February 18, 2020
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Innovative solutions that leverage every channel available from cards to text are brought to the forefront by the Payments category entries in our 2020 Innovation Series.
3 Takeaways From Trendwatch 4Q 2019
February 13, 2020
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The decade ends with the three most productive lending quarters in the history of the credit union movement. Plus, more can’t-miss insights from Callahan’s quarterly webinar.
The Power Of Proactivity
February 10, 2020
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Ironworkers USA FCU uses swag and swagger to steal business from fintechs and save members big bucks.
Meet The Mobile/Digital Finalists For The 2020 Innovation Series
February 10, 2020
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These four innovators are pushing the envelope toward new levels of technological functionality in credit union land.
Conquering College Costs: How Credit Unions Can Help
February 10, 2020
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Most students and families make the big decision without expert advice and estimating tools. Here’s a better alternative.
Loan Participations: Sharing Risk And Reward
Loan participations are a proven way to address liquidity concerns and add some income. They can also be complicated, but there’s help.
From Texas To Tampa: How A Microloan Program Aims To Serve Small-Business Owners Across America
A meeting between a socially minded lender in Texas and a credit union in Florida leads to an innovative microlending program with nationwide applicability.
Financial Wellness, Strategic Pillars, And Small Business Loans
Five can't-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Meet The Business Services & Lending Finalists For The 2020 Innovation Series
Innovative solutions that leverage every channel available from cards to text are brought to the forefront by the Business Services & Lending category entries in ...
Meet The Member Experience Finalists For The 2020 Innovation Series
These four innovators are pushing the envelope toward new levels of engagement and experience for credit union members.
Meet The Payments Finalists For The 2020 Innovation Series
Innovative solutions that leverage every channel available from cards to text are brought to the forefront by the Payments category entries in our 2020 Innovation ...
3 Takeaways From Trendwatch 4Q 2019
The decade ends with the three most productive lending quarters in the history of the credit union movement. Plus, more can’t-miss insights from Callahan’s quarterly ...
The Power Of Proactivity
Ironworkers USA FCU uses swag and swagger to steal business from fintechs and save members big bucks.
Meet The Mobile/Digital Finalists For The 2020 Innovation Series
These four innovators are pushing the envelope toward new levels of technological functionality in credit union land.
Conquering College Costs: How Credit Unions Can Help
Most students and families make the big decision without expert advice and estimating tools. Here’s a better alternative.
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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.