Strategies To Enhance Mortgage Efficiency Without Cutting Jobs
Credit unions are shuffling staff and reimagining operations to make up for a slowdown in home lending.
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The Art Of Selling On Social Media
Credit unions are navigating regulatory compliance and setting guidelines to help mortgage, investment, and deposit teams gain more traction on social.
2024 Lending Outlook: Hopes, Fears, And Serving Members In The Year Ahead
Forget the Beige Book — these credit union executives offer insights on what it will take to see green.
6 Graphs About Credit Union Auto Lending
June 3, 2019
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Annual growth in auto loans was the fastest of any major loan product at U.S. credit unions. Dig deeper to learn why.
Credit Unions Excel At Meeting Members’ Auto Loan Needs
June 3, 2019
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Since year-end 2017, credit unions have gone from financing 19.7% of auto loans on the market to 20.5%.
State In The Spotlight: Missouri
June 1, 2019
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Credit unions in Missouri turned out impressive auto loan penetration and overall asset quality.
Advisory Councils, Continuous Improvement, And First Quarter Data
May 28, 2019
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Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Credit Unions Are Redirecting Investments To Fund Loans
May 27, 2019
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Cash and investments at credit unions was down at year-end 2018 as credit unions reallocated funds to fulfill loan demand.
Member Relationships Are On The Rise
May 27, 2019
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First quarter performance data points toward a rise in membership and loan and share balances.
Commercial Loans Grow In The Credit Union Loan Portfolio
May 27, 2019
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Commercial loans comprised 6.9% of the total lending portfolio at U.S. credit unions, an increase of 19 basis points from the same time last year.
Credit Union Revenue Increases 11% In 1Q19
May 22, 2019
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Interest income from loans and investments drove annual revenue growth among America’s credit unions in the first quarter of 2019.
Retention, Payday Lending, And First Quarter Data
May 20, 2019
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Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Blend Powers Seamless Lending Processes
May 20, 2019
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The San Francisco company’s digital lending platform handles more than one-fourth of the mortgage market; now, Blend does deposits, too.
6 Graphs About Credit Union Auto Lending
Annual growth in auto loans was the fastest of any major loan product at U.S. credit unions. Dig deeper to learn why.
Credit Unions Excel At Meeting Members’ Auto Loan Needs
Since year-end 2017, credit unions have gone from financing 19.7% of auto loans on the market to 20.5%.
State In The Spotlight: Missouri
Credit unions in Missouri turned out impressive auto loan penetration and overall asset quality.
Advisory Councils, Continuous Improvement, And First Quarter Data
Five can't-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Credit Unions Are Redirecting Investments To Fund Loans
Cash and investments at credit unions was down at year-end 2018 as credit unions reallocated funds to fulfill loan demand.
Member Relationships Are On The Rise
First quarter performance data points toward a rise in membership and loan and share balances.
Commercial Loans Grow In The Credit Union Loan Portfolio
Commercial loans comprised 6.9% of the total lending portfolio at U.S. credit unions, an increase of 19 basis points from the same time last year.
Credit Union Revenue Increases 11% In 1Q19
Interest income from loans and investments drove annual revenue growth among America's credit unions in the first quarter of 2019.
Retention, Payday Lending, And First Quarter Data
Five can't-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Blend Powers Seamless Lending Processes
The San Francisco company’s digital lending platform handles more than one-fourth of the mortgage market; now, Blend does deposits, too.
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6 Lessons For Credit Unions From Craft Breweries
Alix Patterson
Craft breweries demonstrate how commitment to value, operational agility, and community focus can ignite growth and drive property.
Every Member Deserves A Financial Oasis
Callahan & Associates
Discover how First Alliance Credit Union is redefining success by putting values and member needs at the heart of everything it does.
Leaders Of The Pack: The Top 20 Cores For Credit Unions
Omar Shalabi
Explore the subtle shifts redefining the credit union core processing space and how these movements shape growth, innovation, and member experience.
A Fresh Start For A Timeless Mission
Callahan & Associates
The combination of the right philosophy and the right technology can set credit unions up for success even during difficult economic times.
Introducing Your Banking Core To The Power Of A Fintech
Callahan & Associates
Nearly 100 credit unions are providing Buy Now, Pay Later to their members, and their banking cores are giving them a surprising competitive advantage.
Losing The Future: How Credit Unions Can Win Back Younger Generations
Callahan & Associates
A perspective from Garrhett Petrea, vice president of sales and a Zillennial, on why outdated cores threaten the next generation of members and what leaders must do now.
Inside Core Week On CreditUnions.com: Top Providers, Smart Strategies, And Credit Union Stories
Aaron Passman
Driving digital delivery? Evaluating vendor platforms? Sharpening tech strategy for a new year? This week of insights is built for credit union leaders looking to stay ahead.
Are U.S. Households Finally Catching A Break?
Tony Waltrich
Having weathered a difficult five years, U.S households have modestly improved their financial situation in the short term; their long-term prognosis is murkier.
Credit Unions Steady The Wheel In A Wobbly Year
William Hunt
Third quarter performance data is a reminder that credit unions perform best when conditions are hardest.
3 Ways Credit Unions Ease Holiday Financial Stress
Savana Morie
From cross-cooperative collaboration to well-timed relief products and services, credit unions are lightening the holiday budget burden.