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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
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.
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.
30 Companies To Know From Finovate Fall 2019
September 26, 2019
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There was much to see at the financial innovation conference. Here’s what was most relevant to credit unions.
Loan Production Picks Up In The Second Quarter
September 23, 2019
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Loan originations dropped in the first quarter of 2019, but a pickup in activity in the second quarter has started to turn the tide.
Robotics, In-Branch Technology, Loan Production
September 23, 2019
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Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Macro-Economic And Industry Trends (2Q19)
September 20, 2019
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What credit unions need to know about members, lending, asset quality, share balances, and more at second quarter 2019.
State In The Spotlight: Utah
September 20, 2019
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Utah credit unions reported robust annual deposit and loan growth.
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.
30 Companies To Know From Finovate Fall 2019
There was much to see at the financial innovation conference. Here’s what was most relevant to credit unions.
Loan Production Picks Up In The Second Quarter
Loan originations dropped in the first quarter of 2019, but a pickup in activity in the second quarter has started to turn the tide.
Robotics, In-Branch Technology, Loan Production
Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Macro-Economic And Industry Trends (2Q19)
What credit unions need to know about members, lending, asset quality, share balances, and more at second quarter 2019.
State In The Spotlight: Utah
Utah credit unions reported robust annual deposit and loan growth.
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What Makes Good AI Policy? Start With Curiosity And Accountability.
Marc Rapport
As credit unions move from experimentation to adoption, leaders offer firsthand knowledge on what separates weak policies from strong ones that actually work.
Governance And Guardrails Help Credit Unions Navigate AI
Aaron Passman
How Members Cooperative focuses on structure, oversight, and clear expectations to ensure AI supports, not undermines, long term strategy.
What’s In A Name: Chief AI Officer
Aaron Passman
As Hudson Valley Credit Union’s artificial intelligence chief, Preetha Sekharan holds a rare role in the industry, but it’s one that is likely to become far more common in the future.
All Eyes On AI
Aaron Passman
Artificial intelligence for credit unions has moved from a future concept to today’s full-fledged leadership and governance challenge.
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.
How Does BCU Put AI Policy Into Practice?
Marc Rapport
AI governance matters as much as innovation when it comes to AI. Learn how BCU built an AI practice that prioritizes data integrity, risk management, and real world decision making.