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.
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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Fintech Grounded In Mission As Much As Market Opportunity
Marc Rapport
Suncoast Credit Union balances near-term needs with longer-term bets, applying discipline to timing, valuation, and fit to decide when to invest and when to walk away.
Industry Intelligence For Credit Union Leaders
Callahan & Associates
Looking for quarterly data coverage, expert analysis, lessons from leading credit unions, and more? Callahan has it covered. Comparing top-level performance and digging into the details has never been easier.
Cost Pressures Are Changing Member Behavior
Savana Morie
First quarter data shows how rising costs are pushing consumers toward flexibility and reshaping borrowing and saving habits.
WSECU Invests In Innovation To Solve Pain Points
Marc Rapport
A dedicated CUSO holding company allows WSECU to move beyond building and back fintech partners it helps shape and scale.
When Employees Own Culture, Service Follows
Savana Morie
Advancial FCU links internal service standards, employee feedback, and peer recognition to create a more consistent experience for both staff and members.
How MSUFCU Builds And Backs Fintech Solutions
Marc Rapport
MSUFCU takes a hands-on approach to fintech, piloting solutions through its in-house lab before scaling and backing them through a wholly owned CUSO.
Members Demand Digital, But They Want Branches, Too
Savana Morie
Affinity Plus FCU has a clear member service mantra: digital for daily, human when it’s hard. Its CEO and CFO share what that looks like in practice.
How A Holding Company Helps Service Credit Union Win At Fintech
Marc Rapport
The New Hampshire cooperative shares how its fintech arm, Service Ventures, evaluates investments, balances risk, and defines success.
Future Bets From Today’s Credit Unions
Marc Rapport
Industry leaders share how they approach fintech investment, balancing immediate needs with longer-term bets while keeping member value and mission at the center.
AI Adoption Is Growing. Are Credit Unions Keeping Pace?
Andrew Lepczyk
New data from Gallup shows half of all employees who work for companies that pay for AI tools use them. Credit unions are building their own momentum.