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.
Mortgages By The Numbers (3Q18)
December 11, 2018
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First mortgage balances at credit unions were up 9.9% as of Sept. 30, 2018.
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?
Mortgages By The Numbers (3Q18)
First mortgage balances at credit unions were up 9.9% as of Sept. 30, 2018.
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?
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A Rewards Program That Relies On Relationships, Not Usage
Savana Morie
Nuvision’s Added Advantage program tracks member engagement across the credit union, then rewards relationships through better pricing and other perks.
Innovations Financial Bets Big On Small Business Lending
Aaron Passman
CDFI grant funding helps the Florida cooperative offer microloans for small businesses after many banks pulled out of its market.
How Marine Credit Union Shifted Its Foundation From Siloed To Symbiotic
Savana Morie
By aligning governance, leadership, and day to day operations, Marine Credit Union transformed its foundation from a parallel operation into a visible extension of the credit union brand.
How Today’s Market Is Stress-Testing Credit Union And Bank Earnings Models
Andrew Lepczyk
Credit union and bank earnings reflect different business objectives. Those differences matter for how financial institutions serve their markets.
The Case For Marketing That Doesn’t Lead With The Credit Union
Savana Morie
Whitefish Credit Union barely mentions itself in its member stories. Instead, its high-quality video storytelling spotlights people, businesses, and communities, building trust, advocacy, and impact that don’t always show up in traditional ROI metrics.
Exit Interview: Deb Vollmer
Aaron Passman
The retired Langley FCU executive looks back on a career shaped by industry change, evolving leadership responsibility, and a constant focus on serving members first.
How Affinity FCU Became A Financial First Responder
Callahan & Associates
The New Jersey-New York metro credit union shares how a wellbeing-led strategy ensures members know where to turn first when life gets difficult.
Running With Scissors: The Bold Side Of Personalization
Callahan & Associates
To become skilled at personalization, credit unions must stop making assumptions about what resonates with members and start leveraging data to be sure.
A Short Guide To Compliance With The New Succession Planning Rule
Jennie Boden
Check all the right boxes while tying your credit union compliance efforts to strategy.
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.