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.
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.
What Credit Unions Can Learn About Digital Transformation From Top Banks
October 7, 2019
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Today’s lending platforms present the biggest opportunity for banking change since the introduction of the ATM.
5 Standard Reports Your Outsourced Collections Partner Should Provide
October 7, 2019
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If your credit union works with a third-party vendor for your collections efforts, you know how important it is to ensure your partners perform at an optimal level. These are the five standard reports that you should expect from your collections partner.
Credit Unions Excel In Relationship Mortgage Lending
October 4, 2019
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Data from the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act shows cooperatives do more business in rapport-based loan categories relative to other lenders.
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.
What Credit Unions Can Learn About Digital Transformation From Top Banks
Today’s lending platforms present the biggest opportunity for banking change since the introduction of the ATM.
5 Standard Reports Your Outsourced Collections Partner Should Provide
If your credit union works with a third-party vendor for your collections efforts, you know how important it is to ensure your partners perform at ...
Credit Unions Excel In Relationship Mortgage Lending
Data from the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act shows cooperatives do more business in rapport-based loan categories relative to other lenders.
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6 Lessons For Credit Unions From Craft Breweries
Alix Patterson
Craft breweries demonstrate how commitment to value, operational agility, and community focus can ignite growth and drive property.
Every Member Deserves A Financial Oasis
Callahan & Associates
Discover how First Alliance Credit Union is redefining success by putting values and member needs at the heart of everything it does.
Leaders Of The Pack: The Top 20 Cores For Credit Unions
Omar Shalabi
Explore the subtle shifts redefining the credit union core processing space and how these movements shape growth, innovation, and member experience.
A Fresh Start For A Timeless Mission
Callahan & Associates
The combination of the right philosophy and the right technology can set credit unions up for success even during difficult economic times.
Introducing Your Banking Core To The Power Of A Fintech
Callahan & Associates
Nearly 100 credit unions are providing Buy Now, Pay Later to their members, and their banking cores are giving them a surprising competitive advantage.
Losing The Future: How Credit Unions Can Win Back Younger Generations
Callahan & Associates
A perspective from Garrhett Petrea, vice president of sales and a Zillennial, on why outdated cores threaten the next generation of members and what leaders must do now.
Inside Core Week On CreditUnions.com: Top Providers, Smart Strategies, And Credit Union Stories
Aaron Passman
Driving digital delivery? Evaluating vendor platforms? Sharpening tech strategy for a new year? This week of insights is built for credit union leaders looking to stay ahead.
Are U.S. Households Finally Catching A Break?
Tony Waltrich
Having weathered a difficult five years, U.S households have modestly improved their financial situation in the short term; their long-term prognosis is murkier.
Credit Unions Steady The Wheel In A Wobbly Year
William Hunt
Third quarter performance data is a reminder that credit unions perform best when conditions are hardest.
3 Ways Credit Unions Ease Holiday Financial Stress
Savana Morie
From cross-cooperative collaboration to well-timed relief products and services, credit unions are lightening the holiday budget burden.