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.
Shrinking Margins And The New Normal In Indirect Lending
February 4, 2019
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How two credit unions are adjusting their strategies to serve members and the cooperative.
Homebuying, Pre-Approvals, And Autos
February 4, 2019
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Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
As Trucks Drive Auto Sales, Watch For Signs Of Delinquency
February 4, 2019
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Protecting consumers and lenders alike takes on new urgency as sticker prices surge and loan terms lengthen.
4 Factors To Watch For This Homebuying Season
February 4, 2019
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Last summer was the most competitive homebuying season of all time, and credit unions are preparing for more action in 2019.
A Tale Of 2 “Student” Loans
February 4, 2019
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By offering both in-school and refinance lending, credit unions can appeal to members at multiple stages of life and establish a genuine opportunity for long-term relationships.
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.
Shrinking Margins And The New Normal In Indirect Lending
How two credit unions are adjusting their strategies to serve members and the cooperative.
Homebuying, Pre-Approvals, And Autos
Five can't-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
As Trucks Drive Auto Sales, Watch For Signs Of Delinquency
Protecting consumers and lenders alike takes on new urgency as sticker prices surge and loan terms lengthen.
4 Factors To Watch For This Homebuying Season
Last summer was the most competitive homebuying season of all time, and credit unions are preparing for more action in 2019.
A Tale Of 2 “Student” Loans
By offering both in-school and refinance lending, credit unions can appeal to members at multiple stages of life and establish a genuine opportunity for long-term ...
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.
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Credit Human Redefines ‘Green’ In The Heart Of Texas
Savana Morie
The credit union completed a three acre headquarters campus in 2021 that offers 52% more space while consuming a fraction of the resources. It’s a model of how cooperatives can lead on sustainability without sacrificing performance.
CDFIs By The Numbers
Omar Shalabi
CDFI credit unions might be fewer in number, but their impact reaches millions of members, and their footprint highlights how targeted mission can translate into broad, measurable reach.
Serving The Underserved Without Accepting Preventable Fraud Losses
Callahan & Associates
Preventable fraud losses quietly erode credit union margins. The difference between a 25% and 6% loss rate isn’t risk. It’s execution.
Inside An In-School Model That Links Classrooms With College And Careers
Savana Morie
Holy Rosary Credit Union has embedded itself into a local high school’s career and technical education program, offering scholarships, internships, and courses eligible for college credit.
6 Credit Union Executive Priorities For 2026
Jay Johnson
Credit union leaders want to know where peers are placing their focus. These six priorities reflect how leadership teams are responding to change with intention and clarity.
What’s Next For Credit Union Earnings?
Omar Shalabi
As margin support begins to fade, earnings performance is becoming more sensitive to revenue mix and harder to interpret through public reporting alone.
The Great Wealth Transfer Is Also A Relationship Transfer
Savana Morie
Harvard FCU combines digital estate planning with human financial guidance to support positive, proactive wealth transfer across generations.
The Lending Lag Is Real, And Here’s What Smaller Credit Unions Can Do About It
Callahan & Associates
Discover how small to midsize credit unions can weather the economic headwinds hitting their communities right now.
Fresh Risks For Financial Markets
Jason Haley
Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.
What’s In A Name: AVP Of Member Insights
Aaron Passman
At Service Credit Union, Dave Widener connects data, strategy, and culture to shape better outcomes for members.