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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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What Makes Good AI Policy? Start With Curiosity And Accountability.
Marc Rapport
As credit unions move from experimentation to adoption, leaders offer firsthand knowledge on what separates weak policies from strong ones that actually work.
Governance And Guardrails Help Credit Unions Navigate AI
Aaron Passman
How Members Cooperative focuses on structure, oversight, and clear expectations to ensure AI supports, not undermines, long term strategy.
What’s In A Name: Chief AI Officer
Aaron Passman
As Hudson Valley Credit Union’s artificial intelligence chief, Preetha Sekharan holds a rare role in the industry, but it’s one that is likely to become far more common in the future.
All Eyes On AI
Aaron Passman
Artificial intelligence for credit unions has moved from a future concept to today’s full-fledged leadership and governance challenge.
The Callahan Guide To The 2026 Final Four
Tony Waltrich
What happens when credit union performance data meets March Madness? Callahan’s proprietary model breaks down state-level results to forecast who takes home the hardware.
A Rewards Program That Relies On Relationships, Not Usage
Savana Morie
Nuvision’s Added Advantage program tracks member engagement across the credit union, then rewards relationships through better pricing and other perks.
Innovations Financial Bets Big On Small Business Lending
Aaron Passman
CDFI grant funding helps the Florida cooperative offer microloans for small businesses after many banks pulled out of its market.
How Marine Credit Union Shifted Its Foundation From Siloed To Symbiotic
Savana Morie
By aligning governance, leadership, and day to day operations, Marine Credit Union transformed its foundation from a parallel operation into a visible extension of the credit union brand.
How Today’s Market Is Stress-Testing Credit Union And Bank Earnings Models
Andrew Lepczyk
Credit union and bank earnings reflect different business objectives. Those differences matter for how financial institutions serve their markets.
How Does BCU Put AI Policy Into Practice?
Marc Rapport
AI governance matters as much as innovation when it comes to AI. Learn how BCU built an AI practice that prioritizes data integrity, risk management, and real world decision making.