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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.
First Quarter Trends In Asset Quality
July 15, 2019
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Credit unions reported the best delinquency rates since before the Great Recession. A deeper dive into the data shows which areas are performing the best.
7 Ratios Every Employee Should Know About Credit Union Lending
July 9, 2019
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Lending is the engine that powers credit unions, and these seven ratios will help every employee understand why.
Best Of June 2019
July 2, 2019
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Based on June traffic (and our editorial instincts), here are the top articles and blogs that appeared on CreditUnions.com.
Funding Job Training With A Twist
July 1, 2019
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A small Ohio credit union includes income replacement in a loan package aimed at spurring personal and community economic development.
Recent Auto Sales Trends And What They Mean For Credit Unions
June 24, 2019
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How residual based financing helps credit unions keep up with a changing auto lending landscape.
Interns, Small Business Loans, Online Reviews
June 17, 2019
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Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Tips For Growing Small Business Loans ― And Managing The Risk
June 17, 2019
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Four credit unions with deep experience in SBA lending weigh in on building an effective program that frees up capital and minimizes risk.
3 Metrics That Are Important For First Quarter
June 11, 2019
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Understanding key performance metrics will help gauge early successes and identify any operational adjustments needed to achieve strategic goals.
A Flint Branch, Loan Participations, And 2018 Mergers
June 10, 2019
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Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Credit Union Student Choice Adds Fintech Flair
June 10, 2019
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Partnerships with two startups add innovative college selection tool and student loan repayment benefit boost to college-bound members and credit union employees.
First Quarter Trends In Asset Quality
Credit unions reported the best delinquency rates since before the Great Recession. A deeper dive into the data shows which areas are performing the best.
7 Ratios Every Employee Should Know About Credit Union Lending
Lending is the engine that powers credit unions, and these seven ratios will help every employee understand why.
Best Of June 2019
Based on June traffic (and our editorial instincts), here are the top articles and blogs that appeared on CreditUnions.com.
Funding Job Training With A Twist
A small Ohio credit union includes income replacement in a loan package aimed at spurring personal and community economic development.
Recent Auto Sales Trends And What They Mean For Credit Unions
How residual based financing helps credit unions keep up with a changing auto lending landscape.
Interns, Small Business Loans, Online Reviews
Five can't-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Tips For Growing Small Business Loans ― And Managing The Risk
Four credit unions with deep experience in SBA lending weigh in on building an effective program that frees up capital and minimizes risk.
3 Metrics That Are Important For First Quarter
Understanding key performance metrics will help gauge early successes and identify any operational adjustments needed to achieve strategic goals.
A Flint Branch, Loan Participations, And 2018 Mergers
Five can't-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Credit Union Student Choice Adds Fintech Flair
Partnerships with two startups add innovative college selection tool and student loan repayment benefit boost to college-bound members and credit union employees.
Browse Topics
Meet The Finalists For The 2026 Innovation Series: Data And Decision Intelligence
Callahan & Associates
This year’s finalists are reimagining how credit unions use data to boost service levels and improve efficiencies.
A New Product Playbook Is Driving Change At Premier Credit Union
Savana Morie
In order to adopt a more proactive strategy, the Iowa cooperative is using a dedicated product development team to promote visibility and follow-through from idea to launch.
Meet The Finalists For The 2026 Innovation Series: AI-Powered Member Experience
Callahan & Associates
This year’s finalists are reimagining how credit unions can use AI to combine cutting-edge technology with old-school member service.
When Members Don’t Turn To FIs, They Turn To Friends And Family
Andrew Lepczyk
Financial advice comes in many forms. How can credits union make sure they are the No. 1 choice for their members?
Meet The Finalists For The 2026 Innovation Series: Reimagining The Lending Experience
Callahan & Associates
This year’s finalists are uncovering new ways to harness the power of technology to improve and expand lending across the industry.
A Small Match Builds Big Emergency Savings At Lake Trust
Aaron Passman
A program to help staffers improve their savings skills generated more than $200,000 in deposits and helped change participants’ financial habits.
Credit Union Data Predicts Who Will Win Super Bowl 2026
Andrew Lepczyk
As Super Bowl LX nears, the Callahan Bowl prediction model says the Seahawks will see green en route to the Lombardi Trophy.
140 Million Reasons To Lend
Aaron Passman
Lending is evolving, and credit unions are adapting. This week, CreditUnions.com examines how shifting economic conditions are reshaping lending strategies.
Rethinking Auto Lending And The Choices Facing Credit Union Leaders
Callahan & Associates
Affordability pressures, extended loan terms, and shifting vehicle values are forcing institutions to look beyond familiar structures and reconsider how to balance risk and return.
What Credit Unions Can Do NOW To Launch And Expand Student Lending Programs
Callahan & Associates
Credit unions are uniquely well-positioned to guide members through uncertainty and fill essential funding gaps.