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.
Best Of August 2018
September 3, 2018
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Based on August traffic (and our editorial instincts), here are the top articles and blogs that appeared on CreditUnions.com.
4 Ways Credit Union Market Share Is Growing
August 28, 2018
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As membership climbs higher, the variety and number of accounts members hold also rises.
Boost In Pay, Second Quarter Data, And Baby Boomers
August 27, 2018
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Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
The Credit Union Guide To Baby Boomers
August 27, 2018
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Different generations require different conversations. This interactive series shows how credit unions can serve all ages.
Credit Union Delinquency Drops 8 Basis Points At Midyear
August 27, 2018
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Asset quality is stronger than one year ago as 2018 shapes up to be the best year for delinquency since the Great Recession.
3 Takeaways From Trendwatch 2Q 2018
August 22, 2018
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Loans, liquidity, and credit union love. How did credit unions perform in the second quarter?
The Credit Union Guide To Generation X
August 20, 2018
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Different generations require different conversations. This interactive series shows how credit unions can serve all ages.
Loan-to-Share Ratio Nears Record High
August 20, 2018
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As loan growth outpaces deposit growth, the industry loan-to-share ratio reaches 82.9%.
Credit Cards By The Numbers (1Q18)
August 13, 2018
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Balances as well as delinquencies for credit union credit cards were on the rise in the first quarter of the year.
Buy A House. Have A Party.
August 9, 2018
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Homebuying can be scary. Jeanne D’Arc’s housewarming parties help members cut loose and celebrate a new stage of life.
Best Of August 2018
Based on August traffic (and our editorial instincts), here are the top articles and blogs that appeared on CreditUnions.com.
4 Ways Credit Union Market Share Is Growing
As membership climbs higher, the variety and number of accounts members hold also rises.
Boost In Pay, Second Quarter Data, And Baby Boomers
Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
The Credit Union Guide To Baby Boomers
Different generations require different conversations. This interactive series shows how credit unions can serve all ages.
Credit Union Delinquency Drops 8 Basis Points At Midyear
Asset quality is stronger than one year ago as 2018 shapes up to be the best year for delinquency since the Great Recession.
3 Takeaways From Trendwatch 2Q 2018
Loans, liquidity, and credit union love. How did credit unions perform in the second quarter?
The Credit Union Guide To Generation X
Different generations require different conversations. This interactive series shows how credit unions can serve all ages.
Loan-to-Share Ratio Nears Record High
As loan growth outpaces deposit growth, the industry loan-to-share ratio reaches 82.9%.
Credit Cards By The Numbers (1Q18)
Balances as well as delinquencies for credit union credit cards were on the rise in the first quarter of the year.
Buy A House. Have A Party.
Homebuying can be scary. Jeanne D’Arc’s housewarming parties help members cut loose and celebrate a new stage of life.
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What Makes Good AI Policy? Start With Curiosity And Accountability.
Marc Rapport
As credit unions move from experimentation to adoption, leaders offer firsthand knowledge on what separates weak policies from strong ones that actually work.
Governance And Guardrails Help Credit Unions Navigate AI
Aaron Passman
How Members Cooperative focuses on structure, oversight, and clear expectations to ensure AI supports, not undermines, long term strategy.
What’s In A Name: Chief AI Officer
Aaron Passman
As Hudson Valley Credit Union’s artificial intelligence chief, Preetha Sekharan holds a rare role in the industry, but it’s one that is likely to become far more common in the future.
All Eyes On AI
Aaron Passman
Artificial intelligence for credit unions has moved from a future concept to today’s full-fledged leadership and governance challenge.
The Callahan Guide To The 2026 Final Four
Tony Waltrich
What happens when credit union performance data meets March Madness? Callahan’s proprietary model breaks down state-level results to forecast who takes home the hardware.
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.
How Does BCU Put AI Policy Into Practice?
Marc Rapport
AI governance matters as much as innovation when it comes to AI. Learn how BCU built an AI practice that prioritizes data integrity, risk management, and real world decision making.