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 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.
Tried-And-True Tips To Serve A Niche Community
January 28, 2020
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The CEO of Everence FCU shares why the cooperative’s mission is more relevant to a broader group of consumers than ever before.
4 Factors To Watch For This Homebuying Season
January 27, 2020
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Last summer was the most competitive homebuying season of all time, and credit unions are preparing for more action in 2019.
Losing The ‘Loan,’ Learning From Blackrock, And Leadership In The Tar Heel State
January 21, 2020
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Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Look Past ‘Lending’ To Boost Business Relationships
January 14, 2020
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STCU’s business and commercial services department is working to provide a full relationship that takes into account deposits and other needs as much as loan balances.
How Opportunities Credit Union Throws A Lifeline To Underwater Borrowers
January 13, 2020
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This Vermont cooperative is making life-changing auto loans to rescue borrowers who are underwater or burdened with high-interest debt of all kinds.
6 Lending Strategies That Make A Powerful Member Impact
January 13, 2020
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These credit unions rallied around the needs of members to uncover hidden potential in the loan portfolio.
Tinsel Traditions: Holiday Loan And Savings Accounts Are Alive And Well At Credit Unions
January 9, 2020
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Cooperatives are the last refuges for holiday loans and Christmas club accounts, but members can find skip-a-payment, credit card rewards deals, and post-holiday debt consolidation programs there, too.
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.
Tried-And-True Tips To Serve A Niche Community
The CEO of Everence FCU shares why the cooperative’s mission is more relevant to a broader group of consumers than ever before.
4 Factors To Watch For This Homebuying Season
Last summer was the most competitive homebuying season of all time, and credit unions are preparing for more action in 2019.
Losing The ‘Loan,’ Learning From Blackrock, And Leadership In The Tar Heel State
Five can't-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Look Past ‘Lending’ To Boost Business Relationships
STCU’s business and commercial services department is working to provide a full relationship that takes into account deposits and other needs as much as loan ...
How Opportunities Credit Union Throws A Lifeline To Underwater Borrowers
This Vermont cooperative is making life-changing auto loans to rescue borrowers who are underwater or burdened with high-interest debt of all kinds.
6 Lending Strategies That Make A Powerful Member Impact
These credit unions rallied around the needs of members to uncover hidden potential in the loan portfolio.
Tinsel Traditions: Holiday Loan And Savings Accounts Are Alive And Well At Credit Unions
Cooperatives are the last refuges for holiday loans and Christmas club accounts, but members can find skip-a-payment, credit card rewards deals, and post-holiday debt consolidation ...
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What Makes Good AI Policy? Start With Curiosity And Accountability.
Marc Rapport
As credit unions move from experimentation to adoption, leaders offer firsthand knowledge on what separates weak policies from strong ones that actually work.
Governance And Guardrails Help Credit Unions Navigate AI
Aaron Passman
How Members Cooperative focuses on structure, oversight, and clear expectations to ensure AI supports, not undermines, long term strategy.
What’s In A Name: Chief AI Officer
Aaron Passman
As Hudson Valley Credit Union’s artificial intelligence chief, Preetha Sekharan holds a rare role in the industry, but it’s one that is likely to become far more common in the future.
All Eyes On AI
Aaron Passman
Artificial intelligence for credit unions has moved from a future concept to today’s full-fledged leadership and governance challenge.
The Callahan Guide To The 2026 Final Four
Tony Waltrich
What happens when credit union performance data meets March Madness? Callahan’s proprietary model breaks down state-level results to forecast who takes home the hardware.
A Rewards Program That Relies On Relationships, Not Usage
Savana Morie
Nuvision’s Added Advantage program tracks member engagement across the credit union, then rewards relationships through better pricing and other perks.
Innovations Financial Bets Big On Small Business Lending
Aaron Passman
CDFI grant funding helps the Florida cooperative offer microloans for small businesses after many banks pulled out of its market.
How Marine Credit Union Shifted Its Foundation From Siloed To Symbiotic
Savana Morie
By aligning governance, leadership, and day to day operations, Marine Credit Union transformed its foundation from a parallel operation into a visible extension of the credit union brand.
How Today’s Market Is Stress-Testing Credit Union And Bank Earnings Models
Andrew Lepczyk
Credit union and bank earnings reflect different business objectives. Those differences matter for how financial institutions serve their markets.
How Does BCU Put AI Policy Into Practice?
Marc Rapport
AI governance matters as much as innovation when it comes to AI. Learn how BCU built an AI practice that prioritizes data integrity, risk management, and real world decision making.