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.
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.
Autos, Shares, Social Media Tips
December 24, 2018
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Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Credit Unions And The Gift Of Financial Wellness
December 18, 2018
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Debt management mixes with the financial cooperative ethos in a year-round campaign for financial health.
Help For The Holidays And Beyond
December 17, 2018
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A leader of St. Louis Community Credit Union shares how the cooperative works every day to be “the social conscience of banking.”
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.
Autos, Shares, Social Media Tips
Five can't-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Credit Unions And The Gift Of Financial Wellness
Debt management mixes with the financial cooperative ethos in a year-round campaign for financial health.
Help For The Holidays And Beyond
A leader of St. Louis Community Credit Union shares how the cooperative works every day to be “the social conscience of banking.”
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3 Ways To Market For HELOC Success
Aaron Passman
Home equity lending is a winning option for credit unions in today’s mortgage environment. Learn how three different shops meet members’ needs.
Mortgage Lending Is Back, But It Looks Different
Tony Waltrich
After a prolonged slowdown, signs of life are returning to mortgage lending. Growth is uneven, with first-time buyers and shifting rate dynamics driving activity in select segments.
MSUFCU Turns A Break In Payments Into A Member Experience Moment
Aaron Passman
The Michigan cooperative keeps everyday payments working and members happy by using a common friction point to build brand loyalty.
Insights From The Outside: Don Rositano
Marc Rapport
How a former Sam’s Club finance leader adapted his member-first mindset to a not-for-profit credit union.
What’s In A Name: Vice President Of History And Culture
Aaron Passman
How a unique role instills SchoolsFirst FCU’s future leaders with an appreciation for its past.
Growth Is A Mindset, But Success Is In The Contract
Callahan & Associates
Arriba Advisors co-founder Tom Russell explores how credit unions can bridge the gap between a growth mindset and their technical reality.
Fraud Is Faster, Smarter, And Harder To Stop. Here’s How To.
Callahan & Associates
RKL offers insight, expertise, and experience to help fight off growing threats.
The Numbers Are Good. The Moment Is Hard.
William Hunt
Members are anxious about their financial futures, even as credit unions remain financially strong. Institutions that respond to this moment can make 2026 a turning point.
Wages Are Growing. Wallets Are Not.
Sherry Virden
Global events are flowing directly into household budgets, reshaping how credit union members save, borrow, and cope. Such trends don’t always show up in headline data.
Credit Unions Are Having A Margin Moment
Tony Waltrich
Credit unions are benefiting from a rare margin advantage as loans reprice slower than deposits. The question now is how institutions will use that strength to better serve members.
The NCUA’s Taxi Medallion Vendetta Threatens All Credit Unions