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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.
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.
The ‘State’ Of State Student Loan Servicing Laws
September 19, 2019
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A patchwork of varying requirements is emerging as a growing list of states create their own rules and regulations.
How A $40B Institution Treats 2.4M Members
September 16, 2019
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By concentrating on member service, State Employees’ Credit Union has forged a path to continued growth.
Credit Card Lending At Cooperatives Is Strong in the Second Quarter of 2019
September 11, 2019
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As credit card lending nationwide continues to rise, consumers are increasingly looking to credit unions as a source of lending.
3 Ways To Put Credit Union Values Into Practice
August 26, 2019
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Everence FCU lives out the principle of stewardship through loan, investment, and deposit products.
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.
The ‘State’ Of State Student Loan Servicing Laws
A patchwork of varying requirements is emerging as a growing list of states create their own rules and regulations.
How A $40B Institution Treats 2.4M Members
By concentrating on member service, State Employees’ Credit Union has forged a path to continued growth.
Credit Card Lending At Cooperatives Is Strong in the Second Quarter of 2019
As credit card lending nationwide continues to rise, consumers are increasingly looking to credit unions as a source of lending.
3 Ways To Put Credit Union Values Into Practice
Everence FCU lives out the principle of stewardship through loan, investment, and deposit products.
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AI Boot Camp Is More Than Basic Training At Clearview FCU
Aaron Passman
Hands-on work with artificial intelligence tools is future-proofing staff members, giving them the confidence to adoption new technology and embrace efficiencies.
Stable Economy. Strained Households.
Andrew Lepczyk
Wages briefly caught up with inflation, but rising costs have pushed them back into negative territory. Here’s what that shift means for member finances and credit union performance.
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.