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.
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.
Reward Card Retention, Small-Dollar Loans, And Lending By The Numbers
August 6, 2018
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Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
5 Small Loans That Make A Big Difference
August 6, 2018
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A loan doesn’t have to be massive to be mighty. These high-impact programs have an outsize effect on members and communities.
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.
Reward Card Retention, Small-Dollar Loans, And Lending By The Numbers
Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
5 Small Loans That Make A Big Difference
A loan doesn’t have to be massive to be mighty. These high-impact programs have an outsize effect on members and communities.
Browse Topics
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.
The Opportunity For Credit Unions In NCUA’s New Succession Planning Rule
Jennie Boden
Make your succession plan strategic and give it ‘teeth’ to reap the benefits of stronger governance and more effective C-suite leadership.
Manufactured Homes Help Close The Housing Affordability Gap
Aaron Passman
Lower prices and better amenities are making pre-built homes an appealing option for credit unions looking to bolster their balance sheet and borrowers stymied by the affordable housing crisis.
How Prepared Are U.S. Workers For Retirement? The Answer Is, ‘Not Well.’
Andrew Lepczyk
Data from Vanguard shows retirement preparation declines with age, leaving no generation fully ready. The gap presents both a challenge and an opportunity for credit unions.
What’s In A Name: Chief People And Technology Officer
Savana Morie
It’s not every day a technology leader takes over HR. Vantage West’s Rob Hoyle explains why the two disciplines are linked now more than ever.
The Employee Benefit Cost Crisis And The Financial Strategy Forward-Thinking Credit Unions Are Using To Solve It
Callahan & Associates
Rising credit union benefit costs don’t have to remain a permanent operating burden.
Financial Market Jitters Escalate
Jason Haley
Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.
Takeaways From Day 2 Of GAC
Aaron Passman
From macroeconomics to multiculturalism, the future of AI, and more, the second day of this year’s convention was packed with insights.
Takeaways From Day 1 Of GAC
Aaron Passman
From new attitudes to new ways of thinking about service delivery, here’s a look at the first day of the industry’s biggest event.
Credit Union Storytelling With A Mission Focus
Marc Rapport
Storytelling drives growth and loyalty at Navy Federal, where real member experiences become narratives that strengthen trust, reinforce value, and build lasting relationships.