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.
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.
Putting Portland Rentals Within Reach
February 4, 2020
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Consolidated Community Credit Union includes a security deposit loan among its package of new mortgage products that address the housing crunch in the Northwestern city’s market.
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.
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.
Putting Portland Rentals Within Reach
Consolidated Community Credit Union includes a security deposit loan among its package of new mortgage products that address the housing crunch in the Northwestern city’s ...
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.
Browse Topics
Fintech Grounded In Mission As Much As Market Opportunity
Marc Rapport
Suncoast Credit Union balances near-term needs with longer-term bets, applying discipline to timing, valuation, and fit to decide when to invest and when to walk away.
Industry Intelligence For Credit Union Leaders
Callahan & Associates
Looking for quarterly data coverage, expert analysis, lessons from leading credit unions, and more? Callahan has it covered. Comparing top-level performance and digging into the details has never been easier.
Cost Pressures Are Changing Member Behavior
Savana Morie
First quarter data shows how rising costs are pushing consumers toward flexibility and reshaping borrowing and saving habits.
WSECU Invests In Innovation To Solve Pain Points
Marc Rapport
A dedicated CUSO holding company allows WSECU to move beyond building and back fintech partners it helps shape and scale.
When Employees Own Culture, Service Follows
Savana Morie
Advancial FCU links internal service standards, employee feedback, and peer recognition to create a more consistent experience for both staff and members.
How MSUFCU Builds And Backs Fintech Solutions
Marc Rapport
MSUFCU takes a hands-on approach to fintech, piloting solutions through its in-house lab before scaling and backing them through a wholly owned CUSO.
Members Demand Digital, But They Want Branches, Too
Savana Morie
Affinity Plus FCU has a clear member service mantra: digital for daily, human when it’s hard. Its CEO and CFO share what that looks like in practice.
How A Holding Company Helps Service Credit Union Win At Fintech
Marc Rapport
The New Hampshire cooperative shares how its fintech arm, Service Ventures, evaluates investments, balances risk, and defines success.
Future Bets From Today’s Credit Unions
Marc Rapport
Industry leaders share how they approach fintech investment, balancing immediate needs with longer-term bets while keeping member value and mission at the center.
AI Adoption Is Growing. Are Credit Unions Keeping Pace?
Andrew Lepczyk
New data from Gallup shows half of all employees who work for companies that pay for AI tools use them. Credit unions are building their own momentum.