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.
Developing The Right Preowned Sales Strategy To Enhance Profits
November 4, 2019
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Current vehicle sales trends signal shifts in consumer preferences.
Outsourced Collections Halloween Horror Stories
November 4, 2019
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Properly vetting third-party collectors can ensure laws are followed and members are treated fairly.
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.
Developing The Right Preowned Sales Strategy To Enhance Profits
Current vehicle sales trends signal shifts in consumer preferences.
Outsourced Collections Halloween Horror Stories
Properly vetting third-party collectors can ensure laws are followed and members are treated fairly.
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.
Browse Topics
Markets React To Consequential Announcements
Jason Haley
Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.
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.