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.
New Year’s Resolution: Help Members Live Life Fully
December 10, 2018
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USAlliance Financial embraces a new motto and finds small ways to make a big difference in the lives of members.
New Year’s Resolution: Take More Risk
December 10, 2018
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From conservative shop to risk-taker, Infinity FCU shares its five-year transformation into new loan products and C-D-E credit tier members.
6 Graphs About Revenue In The Third Quarter Of 2018
December 10, 2018
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Credit unions covered their operating expenses with net interest income alone for the first time in seven years.
Best Of November 2018
December 3, 2018
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Based on November traffic (and our editorial instincts), here are the top articles and blogs that appeared on CreditUnions.com.
Giving Thanks, Black Friday Lending, And Grant Funding
November 19, 2018
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Six can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
A Black Friday Special That Meets Yearlong Needs
November 19, 2018
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Members Advantage Community Credit Union’s holiday loan meets member needs over the holiday season and uncovers opportunities for credit building all year long.
South Carolina FCU Doesn’t Wait For Small Business Saturday
November 16, 2018
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The Palmetto State cooperative encourages small businesses to think big with banking, management, and consulting services.
3 Takeaways From Trendwatch 3Q 2018
November 15, 2018
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Membership growth, earnings gap, and lending market share — find out how credit unions performed in the third quarter.
12 Months. 365 Days. 5 Million Members.
November 13, 2018
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The movement’s membership base is growing. How are credit unions responding?
Loan Growth And Asset Quality In Third Quarter 2018
November 13, 2018
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Lending is strong, asset quality is, too, as third quarter performance data rolls in.
New Year’s Resolution: Help Members Live Life Fully
USAlliance Financial embraces a new motto and finds small ways to make a big difference in the lives of members.
New Year’s Resolution: Take More Risk
From conservative shop to risk-taker, Infinity FCU shares its five-year transformation into new loan products and C-D-E credit tier members.
6 Graphs About Revenue In The Third Quarter Of 2018
Credit unions covered their operating expenses with net interest income alone for the first time in seven years.
Best Of November 2018
Based on November traffic (and our editorial instincts), here are the top articles and blogs that appeared on CreditUnions.com.
Giving Thanks, Black Friday Lending, And Grant Funding
Six can't-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
A Black Friday Special That Meets Yearlong Needs
Members Advantage Community Credit Union's holiday loan meets member needs over the holiday season and uncovers opportunities for credit building all year long.
South Carolina FCU Doesn’t Wait For Small Business Saturday
The Palmetto State cooperative encourages small businesses to think big with banking, management, and consulting services.
3 Takeaways From Trendwatch 3Q 2018
Membership growth, earnings gap, and lending market share — find out how credit unions performed in the third quarter.
12 Months. 365 Days. 5 Million Members.
The movement’s membership base is growing. How are credit unions responding?
Loan Growth And Asset Quality In Third Quarter 2018
Lending is strong, asset quality is, too, as third quarter performance data rolls in.
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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.