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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Keep The Mortgage. Ditch The Fees.
Savana Morie
A rethink of closing costs, rate relief, and employer partnerships helped 7 17 Credit Union build an affordable housing mortgage program that works.
Home Is Where The Heart (And More) Is
Aaron Passman
Where is mortgage growth coming from right now? This week, CreditUnions.com covers a mix of home equity campaigns, targeted affordability programs, and niche lending strategies that are bringing borrowers back into the market.
3 Ways To Market For HELOC Success
Aaron Passman
Home equity lending is a winning option for credit unions in today’s mortgage environment. Learn how three different shops meet members’ needs.
Small House, Big Opportunity: 2 Takes On Manufactured Home Loans
Aaron Passman
Manufactured home loans can provide members access to affordable housing, including those in rural areas. Two credit unions share how they approach the niche product.
Mortgage Lending Is Back, But It Looks Different
Tony Waltrich
After a prolonged slowdown, signs of life are returning to mortgage lending. Growth is uneven, with first-time buyers and shifting rate dynamics driving activity in select segments.
MSUFCU Turns A Break In Payments Into A Member Experience Moment
Aaron Passman
The Michigan cooperative keeps everyday payments working and members happy by using a common friction point to build brand loyalty.
Insights From The Outside: Don Rositano
Marc Rapport
How a former Sam’s Club finance leader adapted his member-first mindset to a not-for-profit credit union.
What’s In A Name: Vice President Of History And Culture
Aaron Passman
How a novel role instills SchoolsFirst FCU’s future leaders with an appreciation for its past.
Growth Is A Mindset, But Success Is In The Contract
Callahan & Associates
Arriba Advisors co-founder Tom Russell explores how credit unions can bridge the gap between a growth mindset and their technical reality.
Fraud Is Faster, Smarter, And Harder To Stop. Here’s How To.
Callahan & Associates
RKL offers insight, expertise, and experience to help fight off growing threats.