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
Lending
Our Lending page is the spot for credit union strategies on product development, operations, and pricing.
Top Lending Articles
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.
Lake Trust Powers Up Analytics
March 20, 2019
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The Michigan credit union is democratizing data with an enterprise approach to developing new levels of visualized insight.
6 Ways Credit Unions Use CDFI Grants
March 18, 2019
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Twenty-five years in, the Treasury Department program’s roster is dominated by member-owned cooperative financial institutions, who find a precise mission fit.
Best Of February 2019
March 1, 2019
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Based on February traffic (and our editorial instincts), here are the top articles and blogs that appeared on CreditUnions.com.
2018 Credit Union Impact Report
March 1, 2019
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Credit unions increased member value through lending, savings, community support, and more.
2019 Innovation Series: Innovations In Lending
February 26, 2019
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Join the CreditUnions.com team for our Innovation Series, where four hand-picked lending solutions providers share their innovations with you.
Lending, Mobile, And The Member Experience
February 25, 2019
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Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Pass It On: A Referral Program That Works
February 22, 2019
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Member Mania couples a cash incentive with engagement expectations to draw in potential members as well as reward those who actively promote the credit union.
Meet The Mobile Finalists For The 2019 Innovation Series
February 21, 2019
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These four innovators are pushing the envelope toward new levels of smartphone functionality in credit union land.
Lending Surpasses $1.1 Trillion. Asset Quality Doesn’t Waiver.
February 21, 2019
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As lending rolls along at U.S. credit unions, members show their appreciation by making timely payments.
Meet The Lending Finalists For The 2019 Innovation Series
February 20, 2019
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These four innovators are pushing the envelope toward new levels of efficiency and service in credit union lending.
Lake Trust Powers Up Analytics
The Michigan credit union is democratizing data with an enterprise approach to developing new levels of visualized insight.
6 Ways Credit Unions Use CDFI Grants
Twenty-five years in, the Treasury Department program’s roster is dominated by member-owned cooperative financial institutions, who find a precise mission fit.
Best Of February 2019
Based on February traffic (and our editorial instincts), here are the top articles and blogs that appeared on CreditUnions.com.
2018 Credit Union Impact Report
Credit unions increased member value through lending, savings, community support, and more.
2019 Innovation Series: Innovations In Lending
Join the CreditUnions.com team for our Innovation Series, where four hand-picked lending solutions providers share their innovations with you.
Lending, Mobile, And The Member Experience
Five can't-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Pass It On: A Referral Program That Works
Member Mania couples a cash incentive with engagement expectations to draw in potential members as well as reward those who actively promote the credit union.
Meet The Mobile Finalists For The 2019 Innovation Series
These four innovators are pushing the envelope toward new levels of smartphone functionality in credit union land.
Lending Surpasses $1.1 Trillion. Asset Quality Doesn’t Waiver.
As lending rolls along at U.S. credit unions, members show their appreciation by making timely payments.
Meet The Lending Finalists For The 2019 Innovation Series
These four innovators are pushing the envelope toward new levels of efficiency and service in credit union lending.
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Fintech Grounded In Mission As Much As Market Opportunity
Marc Rapport
Suncoast Credit Union balances near-term needs with longer-term bets, applying discipline to timing, valuation, and fit to decide when to invest and when to walk away.
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.
Cost Pressures Are Changing Member Behavior
Savana Morie
First quarter data shows how rising costs are pushing consumers toward flexibility and reshaping borrowing and saving habits.
WSECU Invests In Innovation To Solve Pain Points
Marc Rapport
A dedicated CUSO holding company allows WSECU to move beyond building and back fintech partners it helps shape and scale.
When Employees Own Culture, Service Follows
Savana Morie
Advancial FCU links internal service standards, employee feedback, and peer recognition to create a more consistent experience for both staff and members.
How MSUFCU Builds And Backs Fintech Solutions
Marc Rapport
MSUFCU takes a hands-on approach to fintech, piloting solutions through its in-house lab before scaling and backing them through a wholly owned CUSO.
Members Demand Digital, But They Want Branches, Too
Savana Morie
Affinity Plus FCU has a clear member service mantra: digital for daily, human when it’s hard. Its CEO and CFO share what that looks like in practice.
How A Holding Company Helps Service Credit Union Win At Fintech
Marc Rapport
The New Hampshire cooperative shares how its fintech arm, Service Ventures, evaluates investments, balances risk, and defines success.
Future Bets From Today’s Credit Unions
Marc Rapport
Industry leaders share how they approach fintech investment, balancing immediate needs with longer-term bets while keeping member value and mission at the center.
AI Adoption Is Growing. Are Credit Unions Keeping Pace?
Andrew Lepczyk
New data from Gallup shows half of all employees who work for companies that pay for AI tools use them. Credit unions are building their own momentum.