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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.
Credit Union Decade In Review
January 6, 2020
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A decade-long, side-by-side snapshot reveals how the credit union landscape has changed from the tail end of the Great Recession to today.
Industry Trends: Loans (3Q19)
December 30, 2019
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Third quarter lending performance rebounds from a slow first half of the year.
Industry Trends: Human Capital (3Q19)
December 30, 2019
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As employee productivity rises industrywide, so, too, does compensation.
Industry Trends: Mortgages (3Q19)
December 30, 2019
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First mortgage origination growth tops 12% as refinancing opportunities fuel activity.
Industry Trends: Auto Lending (3Q19)
December 30, 2019
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Despite slowing consumer demand across the country, auto loans remain big business for credit unions. However, this is a segment worth tracking in the months to come.
State In The Spotlight: Arizona
December 30, 2019
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In Arizona, first mortgage balances and share draft penetration hit decade-plus highs.
Best Of Member Experience 2019
December 23, 2019
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Five ways credit unions are making it easier for members to conduct their financial business and live their lives.
Lending, MX, And Paperless
December 23, 2019
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Four can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Best Of Lending 2019
December 23, 2019
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Five ways to serve members by providing the credit they need, when they need it.
2020 Vendor Showcase — Part 2
December 16, 2019
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Looking for new solutions? Check out these featured credit union suppliers.
Credit Union Decade In Review
A decade-long, side-by-side snapshot reveals how the credit union landscape has changed from the tail end of the Great Recession to today.
Industry Trends: Loans (3Q19)
Third quarter lending performance rebounds from a slow first half of the year.
Industry Trends: Human Capital (3Q19)
As employee productivity rises industrywide, so, too, does compensation.
Industry Trends: Mortgages (3Q19)
First mortgage origination growth tops 12% as refinancing opportunities fuel activity.
Industry Trends: Auto Lending (3Q19)
Despite slowing consumer demand across the country, auto loans remain big business for credit unions. However, this is a segment worth tracking in the months ...
State In The Spotlight: Arizona
In Arizona, first mortgage balances and share draft penetration hit decade-plus highs.
Best Of Member Experience 2019
Five ways credit unions are making it easier for members to conduct their financial business and live their lives.
Lending, MX, And Paperless
Four can't-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Best Of Lending 2019
Five ways to serve members by providing the credit they need, when they need it.
2020 Vendor Showcase — Part 2
Looking for new solutions? Check out these featured credit union suppliers.
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Meet The Finalists For The 2026 Innovation Series: Data And Decision Intelligence
Callahan & Associates
This year’s finalists are reimagining how credit unions use data to boost service levels and improve efficiencies.
A New Product Playbook Is Driving Change At Premier Credit Union
Savana Morie
In order to adopt a more proactive strategy, the Iowa cooperative is using a dedicated product development team to promote visibility and follow-through from idea to launch.
Meet The Finalists For The 2026 Innovation Series: AI-Powered Member Experience
Callahan & Associates
This year’s finalists are reimagining how credit unions can use AI to combine cutting-edge technology with old-school member service.
When Members Don’t Turn To FIs, They Turn To Friends And Family
Andrew Lepczyk
Financial advice comes in many forms. How can credits union make sure they are the No. 1 choice for their members?
Meet The Finalists For The 2026 Innovation Series: Reimagining The Lending Experience
Callahan & Associates
This year’s finalists are uncovering new ways to harness the power of technology to improve and expand lending across the industry.
A Small Match Builds Big Emergency Savings At Lake Trust
Aaron Passman
A program to help staffers improve their savings skills generated more than $200,000 in deposits and helped change participants’ financial habits.
Credit Union Data Predicts Who Will Win Super Bowl 2026
Andrew Lepczyk
As Super Bowl LX nears, the Callahan Bowl prediction model says the Seahawks will see green en route to the Lombardi Trophy.
140 Million Reasons To Lend
Aaron Passman
Lending is evolving, and credit unions are adapting. This week, CreditUnions.com examines how shifting economic conditions are reshaping lending strategies.
Rethinking Auto Lending And The Choices Facing Credit Union Leaders
Callahan & Associates
Affordability pressures, extended loan terms, and shifting vehicle values are forcing institutions to look beyond familiar structures and reconsider how to balance risk and return.
What Credit Unions Can Do NOW To Launch And Expand Student Lending Programs
Callahan & Associates
Credit unions are uniquely well-positioned to guide members through uncertainty and fill essential funding gaps.