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
Lending
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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.
2020 Vendor Showcase — Part 1
December 9, 2019
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Looking for new solutions? Check out these featured credit union suppliers.
How To Choose A Participation Partner
December 5, 2019
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Join Extensia Financial LLC for a discussion on how to choose a participation partner. We’ll cover the basics of how to find a partner, explore the benefits of participation partners, and demonstrate how your credit union can diversify and grow loans through participation lending.
Best Of November 2019
December 3, 2019
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Based on November traffic (and our editorial instincts), here are the top articles and blogs that appeared on CreditUnions.com.
Credit And Debit Use Grow, But So Do Delinquencies
November 26, 2019
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Member engagement is on the rise as credit unions build on post-recession membership surge.
2 Ways To Build Partnerships With Business Members
November 21, 2019
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New programs at Purdue Federal ensure relationships with business members transcend the transaction.
A 10-Year Look Back At Secondary Capital
November 19, 2019
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Nine graphs show what impact secondary capital has had within the credit union industry during the past decade.
Lake Trust Pushes And Partners To Boost Local Business
November 13, 2019
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The Michigan credit union treats microloan borrowers as people, not corporations, and links up with local and state economic developers to go beyond lending.
3 Takeaways from Trendwatch 3Q 2019
November 13, 2019
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The loan-to-share ratio falls, and other can’t-miss insights from Callahan’s quarterly webinar.
A Savings Solution To Break The Cycle Of Payday Lending
November 12, 2019
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A salary advance program at one of the nation’s largest credit unions helps members stop running in place and start saving for the future.
Military Credit Unions, Loan Performance, In-House Video
November 12, 2019
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Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
2020 Vendor Showcase — Part 1
Looking for new solutions? Check out these featured credit union suppliers.
How To Choose A Participation Partner
Join Extensia Financial LLC for a discussion on how to choose a participation partner. We’ll cover the basics of how to find a partner, explore ...
Best Of November 2019
Based on November traffic (and our editorial instincts), here are the top articles and blogs that appeared on CreditUnions.com.
Credit And Debit Use Grow, But So Do Delinquencies
Member engagement is on the rise as credit unions build on post-recession membership surge.
2 Ways To Build Partnerships With Business Members
New programs at Purdue Federal ensure relationships with business members transcend the transaction.
A 10-Year Look Back At Secondary Capital
Nine graphs show what impact secondary capital has had within the credit union industry during the past decade.
Lake Trust Pushes And Partners To Boost Local Business
The Michigan credit union treats microloan borrowers as people, not corporations, and links up with local and state economic developers to go beyond lending.
3 Takeaways from Trendwatch 3Q 2019
The loan-to-share ratio falls, and other can’t-miss insights from Callahan’s quarterly webinar.
A Savings Solution To Break The Cycle Of Payday Lending
A salary advance program at one of the nation’s largest credit unions helps members stop running in place and start saving for the future.
Military Credit Unions, Loan Performance, In-House Video
Five can't-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
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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.