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.
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.
Quarterly Market Snapshot And Two-Year Financial Statement (1Q 2025)
June 18, 2025
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Quarterly performance reports from Callahan & Associates highlight important metrics from across the credit union industry. Comparing top-level performance and digging into the financial statement has never been easier.
Tracy Verner Is Breaking Barriers In St. Louis Finance
June 16, 2025
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The community development manager at Alltru FCU turned in her barbells for bank accounts and is building access one account at a time.
Is It Time To Rethink In-House Collections? Strategic Considerations For Financial Institutions.
June 16, 2025
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Rising costs, limited staffing and evolving compliance expectations are pushing leaders to reevaluate how and who should handle collections.
What Can Credit Unions Learn From Rocket Mortgage?
June 2, 2025
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The mortgage lender’s latest ad isn’t just smart marketing; it’s a challenge to credit unions to step up their storytelling game and connect with members on a deeper, more emotional level.
5 Mortgage Must-Reads That Still Move The Market
June 2, 2025
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To celebrate Mortgage Week, CreditUnions.com revisits a curated selection of strategic blueprints, marketing inspiration, and operational playbooks that deserve another moment in the spotlight.
A New Mortgage Option At WSECU Spices Up The Market
June 2, 2025
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A blended breakthrough at the Washington credit union is a smart solution for stuck borrowers.
What ‘Affordability’ Really Means In Today’s Housing Market
June 2, 2025
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From rent-to-income ratios to indexed pricing, credit unions can use housing data to better understand how costs affect financial wellbeing and lending risk at the ground level.
Activate, Engage, And Grow: The Mortgage Strategy Credit Unions Can’t Ignore
June 2, 2025
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How credit unions can leverage mortgage lending to deepen member engagement and drive long-term growth.
The Key To Success In 2025: Applicationless Lending
June 2, 2025
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New tools can reduce friction and improve the loan process, making life easier for borrowers and improving member loyalty.
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.
Quarterly Market Snapshot And Two-Year Financial Statement (1Q 2025)
Quarterly performance reports from Callahan & Associates highlight important metrics from across the credit union industry. Comparing top-level performance and digging into the financial statement ...
Tracy Verner Is Breaking Barriers In St. Louis Finance
The community development manager at Alltru FCU turned in her barbells for bank accounts and is building access one account at a time.
Is It Time To Rethink In-House Collections? Strategic Considerations For Financial Institutions.
Rising costs, limited staffing and evolving compliance expectations are pushing leaders to reevaluate how and who should handle collections.
5 Mortgage Must-Reads That Still Move The Market
To celebrate Mortgage Week, CreditUnions.com revisits a curated selection of strategic blueprints, marketing inspiration, and operational playbooks that deserve another moment in the spotlight.
A New Mortgage Option At WSECU Spices Up The Market
A blended breakthrough at the Washington credit union is a smart solution for stuck borrowers.
What ‘Affordability’ Really Means In Today’s Housing Market
From rent-to-income ratios to indexed pricing, credit unions can use housing data to better understand how costs affect financial wellbeing and lending risk at the ...
Activate, Engage, And Grow: The Mortgage Strategy Credit Unions Can’t Ignore
How credit unions can leverage mortgage lending to deepen member engagement and drive long-term growth.
The Key To Success In 2025: Applicationless Lending
New tools can reduce friction and improve the loan process, making life easier for borrowers and improving member loyalty.
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A Rewards Program That Relies On Relationships, Not Usage
Savana Morie
Nuvision’s Added Advantage program tracks member engagement across the credit union, then rewards relationships through better pricing and other perks.
Innovations Financial Bets Big On Small Business Lending
Aaron Passman
CDFI grant funding helps the Florida cooperative offer microloans for small businesses after many banks pulled out of its market.
How Marine Credit Union Shifted Its Foundation From Siloed To Symbiotic
Savana Morie
By aligning governance, leadership, and day to day operations, Marine Credit Union transformed its foundation from a parallel operation into a visible extension of the credit union brand.
How Today’s Market Is Stress-Testing Credit Union And Bank Earnings Models
Andrew Lepczyk
Credit union and bank earnings reflect different business objectives. Those differences matter for how financial institutions serve their markets.
The Case For Marketing That Doesn’t Lead With The Credit Union
Savana Morie
Whitefish Credit Union barely mentions itself in its member stories. Instead, its high-quality video storytelling spotlights people, businesses, and communities, building trust, advocacy, and impact that don’t always show up in traditional ROI metrics.
Exit Interview: Deb Vollmer
Aaron Passman
The retired Langley FCU executive looks back on a career shaped by industry change, evolving leadership responsibility, and a constant focus on serving members first.
How Affinity FCU Became A Financial First Responder
Callahan & Associates
The New Jersey-New York metro credit union shares how a wellbeing-led strategy ensures members know where to turn first when life gets difficult.
Running With Scissors: The Bold Side Of Personalization
Callahan & Associates
To become skilled at personalization, credit unions must stop making assumptions about what resonates with members and start leveraging data to be sure.
A Short Guide To Compliance With The New Succession Planning Rule
Jennie Boden
Check all the right boxes while tying your credit union compliance efforts to strategy.
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.
What Can Credit Unions Learn From Rocket Mortgage?