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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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AI Boot Camp Is More Than Basic Training At Clearview FCU
Aaron Passman
Hands-on work with artificial intelligence tools is future-proofing staff members, giving them the confidence to adoption new technology and embrace efficiencies.
Stable Economy. Strained Households.
Andrew Lepczyk
Wages briefly caught up with inflation, but rising costs have pushed them back into negative territory. Here’s what that shift means for member finances and credit union performance.
Fintech Grounded In Mission As Much As Market Opportunity
Marc Rapport
Suncoast Credit Union balances near-term needs with longer-term bets, applying discipline to timing, valuation, and fit to decide when to invest and when to walk away.
Industry Intelligence For Credit Union Leaders
Callahan & Associates
Looking for quarterly data coverage, expert analysis, lessons from leading credit unions, and more? Callahan has it covered. Comparing top-level performance and digging into the details has never been easier.
Cost Pressures Are Changing Member Behavior
Savana Morie
First quarter data shows how rising costs are pushing consumers toward flexibility and reshaping borrowing and saving habits.
WSECU Invests In Innovation To Solve Pain Points
Marc Rapport
A dedicated CUSO holding company allows WSECU to move beyond building and back fintech partners it helps shape and scale.
When Employees Own Culture, Service Follows
Savana Morie
Advancial FCU links internal service standards, employee feedback, and peer recognition to create a more consistent experience for both staff and members.
How MSUFCU Builds And Backs Fintech Solutions
Marc Rapport
MSUFCU takes a hands-on approach to fintech, piloting solutions through its in-house lab before scaling and backing them through a wholly owned CUSO.
Members Demand Digital, But They Want Branches, Too
Savana Morie
Affinity Plus FCU has a clear member service mantra: digital for daily, human when it’s hard. Its CEO and CFO share what that looks like in practice.
How A Holding Company Helps Service Credit Union Win At Fintech
Marc Rapport
The New Hampshire cooperative shares how its fintech arm, Service Ventures, evaluates investments, balances risk, and defines success.