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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.
10 Takeaways From 10 Years In Private Student Lending
October 22, 2018
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Credit unions have carved out a strong niche in providing responsible lending that fills a critical need for many thousands of families ever year.
Custom Scorecards: A Credit Union’s Ticket To More Success
October 22, 2018
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Custom scorecards help lenders make more efficient decisions by providing more precision in targeting applications with a lower risk profile for that specific institution.
3 Ways To Settle Student Debt
October 17, 2018
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First Tech FCU goes all in on student debt refinancing, with a suite of products and a team of in-house advisors working to meet specific needs of members.
Custom Scorecards Are A Credit Unions Best Tool
October 17, 2018
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Does your credit union use custom scorecards? If not, you could be missing big opportunities and taking unnecessary risks.
Macro-Economic And Industry Trends (2Q18)
October 16, 2018
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What credit unions need to know about members, lending, asset quality, share balances, and more at second quarter 2018.
State In The Spotlight: Iowa
October 1, 2018
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As the industry looks for ways to accelerate deposits, it appears Iowa credit unions are ahead of the curve with higher than average share growth.
Auto Lending By The Numbers (2Q18)
October 1, 2018
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Total auto balances were on the rise as annual growth hit 10.6% in the second quarter of 2018.
Mortgages By The Numbers (2Q18)
October 1, 2018
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The credit union loan portfolio surpassed $1.0 trillion in the second quarter of 2018. Dig deep into this piece of the balance sheet.
Credit Cards By The Numbers (2Q18)
October 1, 2018
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Although credit card penetration rates held steady at 17.3%, credit card loan balances increased 9.1% annually.
High Reward = High Return For This Plastic Program
September 5, 2018
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Three percent cash back and $59 a year are among the terms of Alliant Credit Union’s new credit card offering.
10 Takeaways From 10 Years In Private Student Lending
Credit unions have carved out a strong niche in providing responsible lending that fills a critical need for many thousands of families ever year.
Custom Scorecards: A Credit Union’s Ticket To More Success
Custom scorecards help lenders make more efficient decisions by providing more precision in targeting applications with a lower risk profile for that specific institution.
3 Ways To Settle Student Debt
First Tech FCU goes all in on student debt refinancing, with a suite of products and a team of in-house advisors working to meet specific ...
Custom Scorecards Are A Credit Unions Best Tool
Does your credit union use custom scorecards? If not, you could be missing big opportunities and taking unnecessary risks.
Macro-Economic And Industry Trends (2Q18)
What credit unions need to know about members, lending, asset quality, share balances, and more at second quarter 2018.
State In The Spotlight: Iowa
As the industry looks for ways to accelerate deposits, it appears Iowa credit unions are ahead of the curve with higher than average share growth.
Auto Lending By The Numbers (2Q18)
Total auto balances were on the rise as annual growth hit 10.6% in the second quarter of 2018.
Mortgages By The Numbers (2Q18)
The credit union loan portfolio surpassed $1.0 trillion in the second quarter of 2018. Dig deep into this piece of the balance sheet.
Credit Cards By The Numbers (2Q18)
Although credit card penetration rates held steady at 17.3%, credit card loan balances increased 9.1% annually.
High Reward = High Return For This Plastic Program
Three percent cash back and $59 a year are among the terms of Alliant Credit Union’s new credit card offering.
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Markets React To Consequential Announcements
Jason Haley
Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.
Meet The Finalists For The 2026 Innovation Series: Data And Decision Intelligence
Callahan & Associates
This year’s finalists are reimagining how credit unions use data to boost service levels and improve efficiencies.
A New Product Playbook Is Driving Change At Premier Credit Union
Savana Morie
In order to adopt a more proactive strategy, the Iowa cooperative is using a dedicated product development team to promote visibility and follow-through from idea to launch.
Meet The Finalists For The 2026 Innovation Series: AI-Powered Member Experience
Callahan & Associates
This year’s finalists are reimagining how credit unions can use AI to combine cutting-edge technology with old-school member service.
When Members Don’t Turn To FIs, They Turn To Friends And Family
Andrew Lepczyk
Financial advice comes in many forms. How can credits union make sure they are the No. 1 choice for their members?
Meet The Finalists For The 2026 Innovation Series: Reimagining The Lending Experience
Callahan & Associates
This year’s finalists are uncovering new ways to harness the power of technology to improve and expand lending across the industry.
A Small Match Builds Big Emergency Savings At Lake Trust
Aaron Passman
A program to help staffers improve their savings skills generated more than $200,000 in deposits and helped change participants’ financial habits.
Credit Union Data Predicts Who Will Win Super Bowl 2026
Andrew Lepczyk
As Super Bowl LX nears, the Callahan Bowl prediction model says the Seahawks will see green en route to the Lombardi Trophy.
140 Million Reasons To Lend
Aaron Passman
Lending is evolving, and credit unions are adapting. This week, CreditUnions.com examines how shifting economic conditions are reshaping lending strategies.
Rethinking Auto Lending And The Choices Facing Credit Union Leaders
Callahan & Associates
Affordability pressures, extended loan terms, and shifting vehicle values are forcing institutions to look beyond familiar structures and reconsider how to balance risk and return.