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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.
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.
A Savings Solution To Break The Cycle Of Payday Lending
May 20, 2019
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A salary advance program at one of the nation’s largest credit unions helps members stop running in place and start saving for the future.
Credit Card Balances Expand Through 2018
May 20, 2019
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Delinquency in this portfolio remains the highest for any major credit union loan product.
Real Estate Asset Quality Improves Year-Over-Year
May 20, 2019
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First mortgages added $36.3 billion to the total loan portfolio in 2018.
Battle Of The Amazon Marketplaces
May 16, 2019
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Seattle and Washington, DC, are outperforming national averages in income and housing. But how do these markets fare in credit union membership growth and engagement metrics?
How A New Member Experience Revived An Old Online Application
May 13, 2019
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MSUFCU journey mapped its eight-year-old online loan application process to identify, and address, pain points.
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.
A Savings Solution To Break The Cycle Of Payday Lending
A salary advance program at one of the nation’s largest credit unions helps members stop running in place and start saving for the future.
Credit Card Balances Expand Through 2018
Delinquency in this portfolio remains the highest for any major credit union loan product.
Real Estate Asset Quality Improves Year-Over-Year
First mortgages added $36.3 billion to the total loan portfolio in 2018.
Battle Of The Amazon Marketplaces
Seattle and Washington, DC, are outperforming national averages in income and housing. But how do these markets fare in credit union membership growth and engagement ...
How A New Member Experience Revived An Old Online Application
MSUFCU journey mapped its eight-year-old online loan application process to identify, and address, pain points.
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Markets React To Consequential Announcements
Jason Haley
Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.
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.