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.
How To Win With FHA Lending
August 4, 2025
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Two high-performing credit unions break down their approach to FHA lending, offering real-world insights on staffing, servicing, technology, and member impact.
How AI Is Transforming Consumer Lending At Marine Credit Union
August 4, 2025
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The Wisconsin cooperative has implemented auto-decisioning for consumer lending and gives the technology high marks for its impact on member satisfaction, employee engagement, and the balance sheet.
Lending Guide To Perfecting Loan Files
August 4, 2025
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Perfecting loan files involves careful planning, reliable tracking, and scalable information management.
7 Smart Loans For Life’s Big Moments
August 4, 2025
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From funerals to education to gender-affirming care and beyond, credit unions are punching up the personal loan.
5 Graphs That Explain Credit Union Loan Growth In 2025
August 4, 2025
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A changing economic climate is reshaping consumer borrowing patterns, presenting new challenges and opportunities for credit union lenders.
A Shariah-Compliant Path To Homeownership
July 28, 2025
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A Maine credit union partners with a national provider of Islamic home financing to serve Muslim-Americans seeking homeownership
Growing Your Loan Portfolio in an Uncertain Rate Environment
July 23, 2025
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Join us for an insightful webinar designed specifically for credit union leaders. Uncertainty around loan rates continues to create a dynamic lending environment but the competition for loan opportunities is beginning to heat up. The majority of consumers would prefer to take out a loan with their primary credit union, but the importance of low
The Power of the Consumer in Today’s Environment
June 25, 2025
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Come learn from Ari Schlusselberg and Rich Kao, two experts in banking and credit, as they explore how credit unions can add yield without taking on too much risk.
3 Ways The Balance Sheet Is Adjusting To New Borrowing Habits
June 23, 2025
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Consumers are adjusting their financing habits to the new economy, and as economic realities shift, members are rethinking how — and where — they access credit.
Credit Union Asset Quality In 1Q 2025
June 23, 2025
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Delinquency and charge-offs have largely plateaued from last year. Encouragingly, many products improved compared to the previous quarter.
How To Win With FHA Lending
Two high-performing credit unions break down their approach to FHA lending, offering real-world insights on staffing, servicing, technology, and member impact.
How AI Is Transforming Consumer Lending At Marine Credit Union
The Wisconsin cooperative has implemented auto-decisioning for consumer lending and gives the technology high marks for its impact on member satisfaction, employee engagement, and the ...
Lending Guide To Perfecting Loan Files
Perfecting loan files involves careful planning, reliable tracking, and scalable information management.
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.
5 Graphs That Explain Credit Union Loan Growth In 2025
A changing economic climate is reshaping consumer borrowing patterns, presenting new challenges and opportunities for credit union lenders.
A Shariah-Compliant Path To Homeownership
A Maine credit union partners with a national provider of Islamic home financing to serve Muslim-Americans seeking homeownership
Growing Your Loan Portfolio in an Uncertain Rate Environment
Join us for an insightful webinar designed specifically for credit union leaders. Uncertainty around loan rates continues to create a dynamic lending environment but the ...
The Power of the Consumer in Today’s Environment
Come learn from Ari Schlusselberg and Rich Kao, two experts in banking and credit, as they explore how credit unions can add yield without taking on ...
3 Ways The Balance Sheet Is Adjusting To New Borrowing Habits
Consumers are adjusting their financing habits to the new economy, and as economic realities shift, members are rethinking how — and where — they access ...
Credit Union Asset Quality In 1Q 2025
Delinquency and charge-offs have largely plateaued from last year. Encouragingly, many products improved compared to the previous quarter.
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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.
The Numbers Are Good. The Moment Is Hard.
William Hunt
Members are anxious about their financial futures, even as credit unions remain financially strong. Institutions that respond to this moment can make 2026 a turning point.
Wages Are Growing. Wallets Are Not.
Sherry Virden
Global events are flowing directly into household budgets, reshaping how credit union members save, borrow, and cope. Such trends don’t always show up in headline data.
Credit Unions Are Having A Margin Moment
Tony Waltrich
Credit unions are benefiting from a rare margin advantage as loans reprice slower than deposits. The question now is how institutions will use that strength to better serve members.
Where Have All The Members Gone?
Omar Shalabi
Membership growth is slowing, but financial activity is not. What does the modern financial relationship look like?
5 Takeaways From First Quarter Credit Union Performance Data
William Hunt
Inflation, war, and uncertain futures have reshaped members’ needs in 2026. What does credit union performance data from the first quarter of 2026 say about household budgets, inflation pressures, and more?