Strategies To Enhance Mortgage Efficiency Without Cutting Jobs
Credit unions are shuffling staff and reimagining operations to make up for a slowdown in home lending.
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The Art Of Selling On Social Media
Credit unions are navigating regulatory compliance and setting guidelines to help mortgage, investment, and deposit teams gain more traction on social.
2024 Lending Outlook: Hopes, Fears, And Serving Members In The Year Ahead
Forget the Beige Book — these credit union executives offer insights on what it will take to see green.
Self-Service, Niche Communities, And Asset Quality
October 28, 2019
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Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
How To Loan More With Less Risk
October 28, 2019
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Open Lending’s lenders protection tools calculate risk and then insures loans through third-party carriers.
Are Your Loans Good For Members?
October 28, 2019
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An examination of three economic indicators helps credit unions evaluate whether their loan strategy is good for individual members as well as the overall membership.
Mortgage Market Trends & How To Use MortgageAnalyzer
October 22, 2019
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Watch this webinar for an analysis of mortgage trends based on the newly released HMDA data, and how you can use Callahan software to gain insight into your own market.
Inside Sound Credit Union’s Much-Debated Bank Acquisition
October 21, 2019
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With credit union acquisitions of banks on the rise, the ABA has gone on the offensive. Sound CU shares why its recent purchase of The Bank of Washington makes good business sense and its strategies for onboarding former bank customers, employees, loans, and more.
Bank Buying, Sustainable Living, HMDA Data
October 21, 2019
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Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Mortgage Market Share By Age Range: What Does The Data Show?
October 21, 2019
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Credit unions excel in open-ended mortgage lending but lose their share of this niche market as borrowers age.
How A Florida Credit Union Mixes Business With Business
October 15, 2019
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Community First’s referral partnership with its local university small business center mixes money with mission.
Fostering Small Business In The Big Apple
October 15, 2019
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One New York credit union nurtures startups and established businesses in the nation’s most competitive city.
Credit Unions Hammer Away At Unemployment
October 15, 2019
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Job fairs, management training programs, and loan relief benefit local employment rates.
Self-Service, Niche Communities, And Asset Quality
Five can't-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
How To Loan More With Less Risk
Open Lending’s lenders protection tools calculate risk and then insures loans through third-party carriers.
Are Your Loans Good For Members?
An examination of three economic indicators helps credit unions evaluate whether their loan strategy is good for individual members as well as the overall membership.
Mortgage Market Trends & How To Use MortgageAnalyzer
Watch this webinar for an analysis of mortgage trends based on the newly released HMDA data, and how you can use Callahan software to gain ...
Inside Sound Credit Union’s Much-Debated Bank Acquisition
With credit union acquisitions of banks on the rise, the ABA has gone on the offensive. Sound CU shares why its recent purchase of The ...
Bank Buying, Sustainable Living, HMDA Data
Five can't-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Mortgage Market Share By Age Range: What Does The Data Show?
Credit unions excel in open-ended mortgage lending but lose their share of this niche market as borrowers age.
How A Florida Credit Union Mixes Business With Business
Community First’s referral partnership with its local university small business center mixes money with mission.
Fostering Small Business In The Big Apple
One New York credit union nurtures startups and established businesses in the nation’s most competitive city.
Credit Unions Hammer Away At Unemployment
Job fairs, management training programs, and loan relief benefit local employment rates.
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Vantage West Turns A Good Problem Into Great Recognition
Savana Morie
Discover how two employee awards honor the Arizona credit union’s commitment to a team-first culture while boosting employee engagement and workplace culture.
AI Is Rewriting The Economics Of Banking
Callahan & Associates
AI is removing friction from financial decisions, giving consumers more control over their money and forcing banks and credit unions to compete on real value.
How 2 Marketing Teams Organize For Impact
Aaron Passman
The organizational structures for the marketing teams at 3Rivers FCU and Leaders Credit Union couldn’t be more different, but they share a common goal.
Affordable Housing Isn’t About Business. It’s About People.
Aaron Passman
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 of a home.
Don’t Wait For Data. FirstLook Analysis Is Available Today.
Callahan & Associates
Callahan & Associates provides an early look at quarterly performance results. Sneak a peek at the latest trends here.
What Credit Unions Can Learn From Mamdani’s Campaign
Alix Patterson
Don’t stop reading because you think this is a love letter to Zohran Mamdani. It’s not about politics; it’s about connection and authenticity. His people-first campaign offers four lessons for credit unions on speaking with purpose and being heard.
Member Experience Is Everything
Aaron Passman
Explore best practices to streamline service, inspire leadership engagement, and improve the member experience.
2 Hot Takes On Member Growth
Rebecca Wessler
Member growth is slowing. What can credit unions do about it? Callahan experts explore how purpose and financial wellbeing might be the key to sustainable member growth.
How Credit Unions Can Compete Through Omnichannel Member Experiences
Callahan & Associates
Futureproof your credit union. Learn how ASAPP Financial Technology’s bank.io OXP | Omnichannel Experience Platform supports credit unions as they compete against direct-to-consumer fintechs.
Why Service And Support Should Guide Your Technology Decisions
Callahan & Associates
Choosing the right credit union core technology provider helps members, employees, and the credit union thrive.