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.
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.
Macro-Economic And Industry Trends (3Q18)
January 9, 2019
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What credit unions need to know about members, lending, asset quality, share balances, and more at third quarter 2018.
Lending By The Numbers (3Q18)
January 2, 2019
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Total loans at U.S. credit unions increased 9.5% in the third quarter of 2018 and reached an all-time high.
Credit Cards By The Numbers (3Q18)
January 2, 2019
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Credit card balances were up 8.4% annually to $59.9 billion as of Sept. 30, 2018.
State In The Spotlight: Maine
January 1, 2019
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Maine credit unions reported strong loan growth in the third quarter of 2018. Member relationships in the state strengthened as credit unions reported growth in both average share and loan balances.
Auto Lending By The Numbers (3Q18)
December 24, 2018
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Total auto balances were on the rise as annual growth surpassed 10.8% in the third quarter of 2018.
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.
Macro-Economic And Industry Trends (3Q18)
What credit unions need to know about members, lending, asset quality, share balances, and more at third quarter 2018.
Lending By The Numbers (3Q18)
Total loans at U.S. credit unions increased 9.5% in the third quarter of 2018 and reached an all-time high.
Credit Cards By The Numbers (3Q18)
Credit card balances were up 8.4% annually to $59.9 billion as of Sept. 30, 2018.
State In The Spotlight: Maine
Maine credit unions reported strong loan growth in the third quarter of 2018. Member relationships in the state strengthened as credit unions reported growth in ...
Auto Lending By The Numbers (3Q18)
Total auto balances were on the rise as annual growth surpassed 10.8% in the third quarter of 2018.
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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.
The NCUA’s Taxi Medallion Vendetta Threatens All Credit Unions