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.
To Power More Purchases, Try A Realtor Rebate
December 12, 2018
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A self-built program at Silver State Schools gives homebuyers a break and provides realtors another avenue to source clients.
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.
To Power More Purchases, Try A Realtor Rebate
A self-built program at Silver State Schools gives homebuyers a break and provides realtors another avenue to source clients.
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.
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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.