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.
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.
5 Ways To Say ‘No’ And Still Provide A Superior Member Experience
May 7, 2019
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Nobody likes to hear “no,” especially when it comes to money, but credit union lenders are delivering the news and working with members to get to “yes.”
Meet The Member Experience Finalists For The 2019 Innovation Series
May 3, 2019
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These four innovators are pushing the envelope toward new levels of technological innovation and security in credit union member experience.
Loan Originations Hit A Record High
April 30, 2019
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Annual credit union loan growth was slower in 2018 than in 2017, but there is still evidence that loan demand remains robust.
2019 Economic Outlook
April 29, 2019
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Callahan’s annual Executive Outlook Survey gathers insight on what’s top of mind for credit union leaders across the country as they navigate changing local and national economic conditions.
Balance Sheet Basics, Social Media Command, And A New Vision
April 22, 2019
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Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Cornhusker Cooperatives Report Strong Year For 2018
April 15, 2019
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Nebraska’s 60 credit unions turned out a year of positive performance among all major metrics.
CUneXus Draws Accolades For Always-On Lending
April 12, 2019
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The lending and marketing automation platform offers qualified members loan approvals on their schedule, not the FI’s.
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.
5 Ways To Say ‘No’ And Still Provide A Superior Member Experience
Nobody likes to hear “no,” especially when it comes to money, but credit union lenders are delivering the news and working with members to get ...
Meet The Member Experience Finalists For The 2019 Innovation Series
These four innovators are pushing the envelope toward new levels of technological innovation and security in credit union member experience.
Loan Originations Hit A Record High
Annual credit union loan growth was slower in 2018 than in 2017, but there is still evidence that loan demand remains robust.
2019 Economic Outlook
Callahan’s annual Executive Outlook Survey gathers insight on what’s top of mind for credit union leaders across the country as they navigate changing local and ...
Balance Sheet Basics, Social Media Command, And A New Vision
Five can't-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Cornhusker Cooperatives Report Strong Year For 2018
Nebraska’s 60 credit unions turned out a year of positive performance among all major metrics.
CUneXus Draws Accolades For Always-On Lending
The lending and marketing automation platform offers qualified members loan approvals on their schedule, not the FI’s.
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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.