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.
Black Friday, Card Usage, And Loan Balances
November 5, 2018
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Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Black Friday Brings Bright Deals
November 5, 2018
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Black Friday specials at Service Credit Union offer a way to show members and staff some appreciation.
4 Things To Consider When Looking For An Outsourced Collections Partner
November 5, 2018
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Trained professionals help ensure credit union members receive quality services from a third-party collector.
Lending By The Numbers (2Q18)
November 5, 2018
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Total loans at U.S. credit unions increased by 9.7% in the second quarter of 2018 and reached an all-time high.
What’s In A Name: Diversity And Inclusion Officer
October 29, 2018
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Esmi Rivera helps Notre Dame FCU spread financial wellness and opportunity one member engagement and workshop at a time.
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.
Black Friday, Card Usage, And Loan Balances
Five can't-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Black Friday Brings Bright Deals
Black Friday specials at Service Credit Union offer a way to show members and staff some appreciation.
4 Things To Consider When Looking For An Outsourced Collections Partner
Trained professionals help ensure credit union members receive quality services from a third-party collector.
Lending By The Numbers (2Q18)
Total loans at U.S. credit unions increased by 9.7% in the second quarter of 2018 and reached an all-time high.
What’s In A Name: Diversity And Inclusion Officer
Esmi Rivera helps Notre Dame FCU spread financial wellness and opportunity one member engagement and workshop at a time.
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.
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Fintech Grounded In Mission As Much As Market Opportunity
Marc Rapport
Suncoast Credit Union balances near-term needs with longer-term bets, applying discipline to timing, valuation, and fit to decide when to invest and when to walk away.
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.
Cost Pressures Are Changing Member Behavior
Savana Morie
First quarter data shows how rising costs are pushing consumers toward flexibility and reshaping borrowing and saving habits.
WSECU Invests In Innovation To Solve Pain Points
Marc Rapport
A dedicated CUSO holding company allows WSECU to move beyond building and back fintech partners it helps shape and scale.
When Employees Own Culture, Service Follows
Savana Morie
Advancial FCU links internal service standards, employee feedback, and peer recognition to create a more consistent experience for both staff and members.
How MSUFCU Builds And Backs Fintech Solutions
Marc Rapport
MSUFCU takes a hands-on approach to fintech, piloting solutions through its in-house lab before scaling and backing them through a wholly owned CUSO.
Members Demand Digital, But They Want Branches, Too
Savana Morie
Affinity Plus FCU has a clear member service mantra: digital for daily, human when it’s hard. Its CEO and CFO share what that looks like in practice.
How A Holding Company Helps Service Credit Union Win At Fintech
Marc Rapport
The New Hampshire cooperative shares how its fintech arm, Service Ventures, evaluates investments, balances risk, and defines success.
Future Bets From Today’s Credit Unions
Marc Rapport
Industry leaders share how they approach fintech investment, balancing immediate needs with longer-term bets while keeping member value and mission at the center.
AI Adoption Is Growing. Are Credit Unions Keeping Pace?
Andrew Lepczyk
New data from Gallup shows half of all employees who work for companies that pay for AI tools use them. Credit unions are building their own momentum.