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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Credit Human Redefines ‘Green’ In The Heart Of Texas
Savana Morie
The credit union completed a three acre headquarters campus in 2021 that offers 52% more space while consuming a fraction of the resources. It’s a model of how cooperatives can lead on sustainability without sacrificing performance.
CDFIs By The Numbers
Omar Shalabi
CDFI credit unions might be fewer in number, but their impact reaches millions of members, and their footprint highlights how targeted mission can translate into broad, measurable reach.
Serving The Underserved Without Accepting Preventable Fraud Losses
Callahan & Associates
Preventable fraud losses quietly erode credit union margins. The difference between a 25% and 6% loss rate isn’t risk. It’s execution.
Inside An In-School Model That Links Classrooms With College And Careers
Savana Morie
Holy Rosary Credit Union has embedded itself into a local high school’s career and technical education program, offering scholarships, internships, and courses eligible for college credit.
6 Credit Union Executive Priorities For 2026
Jay Johnson
Credit union leaders want to know where peers are placing their focus. These six priorities reflect how leadership teams are responding to change with intention and clarity.
What’s Next For Credit Union Earnings?
Omar Shalabi
As margin support begins to fade, earnings performance is becoming more sensitive to revenue mix and harder to interpret through public reporting alone.
The Great Wealth Transfer Is Also A Relationship Transfer
Savana Morie
Harvard FCU combines digital estate planning with human financial guidance to support positive, proactive wealth transfer across generations.
The Lending Lag Is Real, And Here’s What Smaller Credit Unions Can Do About It
Callahan & Associates
Discover how small to midsize credit unions can weather the economic headwinds hitting their communities right now.
Fresh Risks For Financial Markets
Jason Haley
Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.
What’s In A Name: AVP Of Member Insights
Aaron Passman
At Service Credit Union, Dave Widener connects data, strategy, and culture to shape better outcomes for members.