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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
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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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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.
The Case For Marketing That Doesn’t Lead With The Credit Union
Savana Morie
Whitefish Credit Union barely mentions itself in its member stories. Instead, its high-quality video storytelling spotlights people, businesses, and communities, building trust, advocacy, and impact that don’t always show up in traditional ROI metrics.
Exit Interview: Deb Vollmer
Aaron Passman
The retired Langley FCU executive looks back on a career shaped by industry change, evolving leadership responsibility, and a constant focus on serving members first.
How Affinity FCU Became A Financial First Responder
Callahan & Associates
The New Jersey-New York metro credit union shares how a wellbeing-led strategy ensures members know where to turn first when life gets difficult.
Running With Scissors: The Bold Side Of Personalization
Callahan & Associates
To become skilled at personalization, credit unions must stop making assumptions about what resonates with members and start leveraging data to be sure.
A Short Guide To Compliance With The New Succession Planning Rule
Jennie Boden
Check all the right boxes while tying your credit union compliance efforts to strategy.