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.
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.
Insourcing Vs. Outsourcing
June 10, 2019
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What should a credit union consider when evaluating its in-house credit card program strategy?
Pen Air Recaptures Its Way To Auto Loan Growth
June 3, 2019
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The Florida cooperative uses direct mail and digital techniques, plus a guarantee of 2 percentage points less than the member is paying now.
3 Ways To Find Auto Loans
June 3, 2019
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Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Maximize The Efficiency Of Every Dollar You Lend
June 3, 2019
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In a challenging economy credit unions must choose loan products that efficiently maximize returns.
Best Of May 2019
June 3, 2019
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Based on May traffic (and our editorial instincts), here are the top articles and blogs that appeared on CreditUnions.com.
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%.
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.
Insourcing Vs. Outsourcing
What should a credit union consider when evaluating its in-house credit card program strategy?
Pen Air Recaptures Its Way To Auto Loan Growth
The Florida cooperative uses direct mail and digital techniques, plus a guarantee of 2 percentage points less than the member is paying now.
3 Ways To Find Auto Loans
Five can't-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Maximize The Efficiency Of Every Dollar You Lend
In a challenging economy credit unions must choose loan products that efficiently maximize returns.
Best Of May 2019
Based on May traffic (and our editorial instincts), here are the top articles and blogs that appeared on CreditUnions.com.
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%.
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Keep The Mortgage. Ditch The Fees.
Savana Morie
A rethink of closing costs, rate relief, and employer partnerships helped 7 17 Credit Union build an affordable housing mortgage program that works.
Home Is Where The Heart (And More) Is
Aaron Passman
Where is mortgage growth coming from right now? This week, CreditUnions.com covers a mix of home equity campaigns, targeted affordability programs, and niche lending strategies that are bringing borrowers back into the market.
3 Ways To Market For HELOC Success
Aaron Passman
Home equity lending is a winning option for credit unions in today’s mortgage environment. Learn how three different shops meet members’ needs.
Small House, Big Opportunity: 2 Takes On Manufactured Home Loans
Aaron Passman
Manufactured home loans can provide members access to affordable housing, including those in rural areas. Two credit unions share how they approach the niche product.
Mortgage Lending Is Back, But It Looks Different
Tony Waltrich
After a prolonged slowdown, signs of life are returning to mortgage lending. Growth is uneven, with first-time buyers and shifting rate dynamics driving activity in select segments.
MSUFCU Turns A Break In Payments Into A Member Experience Moment
Aaron Passman
The Michigan cooperative keeps everyday payments working and members happy by using a common friction point to build brand loyalty.
Insights From The Outside: Don Rositano
Marc Rapport
How a former Sam’s Club finance leader adapted his member-first mindset to a not-for-profit credit union.
What’s In A Name: Vice President Of History And Culture
Aaron Passman
How a unique role instills SchoolsFirst FCU’s future leaders with an appreciation for its past.
Growth Is A Mindset, But Success Is In The Contract
Callahan & Associates
Arriba Advisors co-founder Tom Russell explores how credit unions can bridge the gap between a growth mindset and their technical reality.
Fraud Is Faster, Smarter, And Harder To Stop. Here’s How To.
Callahan & Associates
RKL offers insight, expertise, and experience to help fight off growing threats.