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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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.