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.
Best Of January 2019
February 4, 2019
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Based on January traffic (and our editorial instincts), here are the top articles and blogs that appeared on CreditUnions.com.
Credit Union Business Lending In 2018
February 4, 2019
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How has lending changed in the year after the NCUA revised the 5300 Call Report business loan schedule?
10 Charts On Credit Union Lending
February 3, 2019
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The economic landscape looks much different today than it did 10 years ago. How have credit unions navigated the changes in the larger economy?
2019 Strategies For Continued Rising Rates
January 29, 2019
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Join the Credit Union Investment Strategy Group of Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. for the webinar, 2019 Strategies For Continued Rising Rates: The Importance of Adding Floating Rate Investments and Floating Rate Loan Participations.
7 Tips To Buy And Sell Real Estate Loan Participations
January 28, 2019
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Two credit unions offer tips and best practices to succeed in the loan participation space.
Analytics, Autos, And Attracting Deposits
January 28, 2019
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Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Lake Trust Powers Up Analytics
January 28, 2019
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The Michigan credit union is democratizing data with an enterprise approach to developing new levels of visualized insight.
Automobiles Drive Credit Union Lending
January 28, 2019
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Auto market share and penetration rates increased at U.S. credit unions in the third quarter of 2018 even as indirect lending growth slowed.
Tried-And-True Tips To Fight Fraud In 2019
January 25, 2019
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People in the know share what they know as the new year unfolds.
The NCUA’s Taxi Medallion Vendetta Threatens All Credit Unions
January 25, 2019
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The regulator’s war on concentration risk belies the reality that all credit unions have niches and concentrations, and it’s an excuse not to creatively seek workouts in the cooperative spirit.
Best Of January 2019
Based on January traffic (and our editorial instincts), here are the top articles and blogs that appeared on CreditUnions.com.
Credit Union Business Lending In 2018
How has lending changed in the year after the NCUA revised the 5300 Call Report business loan schedule?
10 Charts On Credit Union Lending
The economic landscape looks much different today than it did 10 years ago. How have credit unions navigated the changes in the larger economy?
2019 Strategies For Continued Rising Rates
Join the Credit Union Investment Strategy Group of Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. for the webinar, 2019 Strategies For Continued Rising Rates: The Importance of Adding ...
7 Tips To Buy And Sell Real Estate Loan Participations
Two credit unions offer tips and best practices to succeed in the loan participation space.
Analytics, Autos, And Attracting Deposits
Five can't-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Lake Trust Powers Up Analytics
The Michigan credit union is democratizing data with an enterprise approach to developing new levels of visualized insight.
Automobiles Drive Credit Union Lending
Auto market share and penetration rates increased at U.S. credit unions in the third quarter of 2018 even as indirect lending growth slowed.
Tried-And-True Tips To Fight Fraud In 2019
People in the know share what they know as the new year unfolds.
Browse Topics
Manufactured Homes Help Close The Housing Affordability Gap
Aaron Passman
Lower prices and better amenities are making pre-built homes an appealing option for credit unions looking to bolster their balance sheet and borrowers stymied by the affordable housing crisis.
How Prepared Are U.S. Workers For Retirement? The Answer Is, ‘Not Well.’
Andrew Lepczyk
Data from Vanguard shows retirement preparation declines with age, leaving no generation fully ready. The gap presents both a challenge and an opportunity for credit unions.
What’s In A Name: Chief People And Technology Officer
Savana Morie
It’s not every day a technology leader takes over HR. Vantage West’s Rob Hoyle explains why the two disciplines are linked now more than ever.
The Employee Benefit Cost Crisis And The Financial Strategy Forward-Thinking Credit Unions Are Using To Solve It
Callahan & Associates
Rising credit union benefit costs don’t have to remain a permanent operating burden.
Financial Market Jitters Escalate
Jason Haley
Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.
Takeaways From Day 2 Of GAC
Aaron Passman
From macroeconomics to multiculturalism, the future of AI, and more, the second day of this year’s convention was packed with insights.
Takeaways From Day 1 Of GAC
Aaron Passman
From new attitudes to new ways of thinking about service delivery, here’s a look at the first day of the industry’s biggest event.
Credit Union Storytelling With A Mission Focus
Marc Rapport
Storytelling drives growth and loyalty at Navy Federal, where real member experiences become narratives that strengthen trust, reinforce value, and build lasting relationships.
How Lake Trust Turns Member Experiences Into Brand Strategy
Savana Morie
From where stories come from to how they’re produced and distributed, Lake Trust shares how authentic member narratives strengthen its brand and show what “positive impact” looks like in action.
How An Internal Storyteller Fuels Member Growth At Navy Federal
Marc Rapport
An expert in user experience turns complex problems and opportunities into narratives that guide leaders toward confident decisions and growth-focused investment.
The NCUA’s Taxi Medallion Vendetta Threatens All Credit Unions