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.
The New Normal: A Hectic Day In The Life Of A Business Lender
April 27, 2020
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Sixty-hour work weeks, constant virtual meetings, and imminent deadlines. The world of business lending is busier than ever before, but in many ways the work also is more rewarding.
Macro Overiew And Industry Trends (4Q19)
April 15, 2020
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Despite a slow first quarter, the industry reported strong growth across core financials in the past 12 months. What else should credit unions know at fourth quarter?
The Young And The Innovative
April 14, 2020
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Fifteen finalists across four categories show what it means to push the leading edge in credit union technology and experience.
Great Lakes Credit Union Forges Into The Forefront Of Foreclosure Counseling
April 13, 2020
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Counselors adapt to pandemic restrictions as the Chicago credit union expands its HUD-funded housing counseling program.
A Mission To Mold Strategy
March 30, 2020
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To clearly communicate its purpose to the communities it serves, America’s Christian created four priorities that influence products and service.
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.
The New Normal: A Hectic Day In The Life Of A Business Lender
Sixty-hour work weeks, constant virtual meetings, and imminent deadlines. The world of business lending is busier than ever before, but in many ways the work ...
Macro Overiew And Industry Trends (4Q19)
Despite a slow first quarter, the industry reported strong growth across core financials in the past 12 months. What else should credit unions know at ...
The Young And The Innovative
Fifteen finalists across four categories show what it means to push the leading edge in credit union technology and experience.
Great Lakes Credit Union Forges Into The Forefront Of Foreclosure Counseling
Counselors adapt to pandemic restrictions as the Chicago credit union expands its HUD-funded housing counseling program.
A Mission To Mold Strategy
To clearly communicate its purpose to the communities it serves, America’s Christian created four priorities that influence products and service.
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.
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Keep The Mortgage. Ditch The Fees.
Savana Morie
A rethink of closing costs, rate relief, and employer partnerships helped 7 17 Credit Union build an affordable housing mortgage program that works.
Home Is Where The Heart (And More) Is
Aaron Passman
Where is mortgage growth coming from right now? This week, CreditUnions.com covers a mix of home equity campaigns, targeted affordability programs, and niche lending strategies that are bringing borrowers back into the market.
3 Ways To Market For HELOC Success
Aaron Passman
Home equity lending is a winning option for credit unions in today’s mortgage environment. Learn how three different shops meet members’ needs.
Small House, Big Opportunity: 2 Takes On Manufactured Home Loans
Aaron Passman
Manufactured home loans can provide members access to affordable housing, including those in rural areas. Two credit unions share how they approach the niche product.
Mortgage Lending Is Back, But It Looks Different
Tony Waltrich
After a prolonged slowdown, signs of life are returning to mortgage lending. Growth is uneven, with first-time buyers and shifting rate dynamics driving activity in select segments.
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 novel 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.