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.
Protecting Your Portfolio From Delinquent Auto Loan Accounts
February 3, 2020
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Now is the time to evaluate your credit union’s collections operation.
2020 Lending/LOS Vendor Showcase
February 3, 2020
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Looking for new lending or LOS solutions? Check out these featured credit union suppliers.
Indirect Lending Growth Tails Off Sharply
February 3, 2020
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Third quarter 2019 data shows that indirect loans still dominate the credit union industry’s auto portfolio, though momentum appears to have stalled in recent quarters.
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.
Protecting Your Portfolio From Delinquent Auto Loan Accounts
Now is the time to evaluate your credit union’s collections operation.
2020 Lending/LOS Vendor Showcase
Looking for new lending or LOS solutions? Check out these featured credit union suppliers.
Indirect Lending Growth Tails Off Sharply
Third quarter 2019 data shows that indirect loans still dominate the credit union industry’s auto portfolio, though momentum appears to have stalled in recent quarters.
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 ...
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Credit Human Redefines ‘Green’ In The Heart Of Texas
Savana Morie
The credit union completed a three acre headquarters campus in 2021 that offers 52% more space while consuming a fraction of the resources. It’s a model of how cooperatives can lead on sustainability without sacrificing performance.
CDFIs By The Numbers
Omar Shalabi
CDFI credit unions might be fewer in number, but their impact reaches millions of members, and their footprint highlights how targeted mission can translate into broad, measurable reach.
Serving The Underserved Without Accepting Preventable Fraud Losses
Callahan & Associates
Preventable fraud losses quietly erode credit union margins. The difference between a 25% and 6% loss rate isn’t risk. It’s execution.
Inside An In-School Model That Links Classrooms With College And Careers
Savana Morie
Holy Rosary Credit Union has embedded itself into a local high school’s career and technical education program, offering scholarships, internships, and courses eligible for college credit.
6 Credit Union Executive Priorities For 2026
Jay Johnson
Credit union leaders want to know where peers are placing their focus. These six priorities reflect how leadership teams are responding to change with intention and clarity.
What’s Next For Credit Union Earnings?
Omar Shalabi
As margin support begins to fade, earnings performance is becoming more sensitive to revenue mix and harder to interpret through public reporting alone.
The Great Wealth Transfer Is Also A Relationship Transfer
Savana Morie
Harvard FCU combines digital estate planning with human financial guidance to support positive, proactive wealth transfer across generations.
The Lending Lag Is Real, And Here’s What Smaller Credit Unions Can Do About It
Callahan & Associates
Discover how small to midsize credit unions can weather the economic headwinds hitting their communities right now.
Fresh Risks For Financial Markets
Jason Haley
Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.
What’s In A Name: AVP Of Member Insights
Aaron Passman
At Service Credit Union, Dave Widener connects data, strategy, and culture to shape better outcomes for members.