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
Lending
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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.
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.
Lending By The Numbers (1Q18)
August 6, 2018
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First quarter lending at credit unions contributed to an expanding balance sheet.
Streamline Your Collections With Technology
August 6, 2018
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Software tools can help a credit union’s collection staff be more productive while providing better service.
Help Members Reach Their Dreams Of Homeownership
August 6, 2018
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How BECU uses Fannie Mae HomeReady Mortgage program and financial education to enable members to buy their homes.
Best Of July 2018
August 1, 2018
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Based on July traffic (and our editorial instincts), here are the top articles and blogs that appeared on CreditUnions.com.
10 Strategic Questions, Raising Deposit Rates, And More
July 30, 2018
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Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
The Countdown To CECL Has Begun
July 30, 2018
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Future losses will soon be part of the equation for calculating reserves, and there’s much work to be done.
Mortgages By The Numbers (1Q18)
July 30, 2018
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Real estate loans are among the best performing loans in the credit union portfolio. See what happened in the first three months of the year.
How To Build A BI Team That Drives Results
July 23, 2018
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Top-Level Takeaways MSUFCU began its business intelligence unit in 2014, and now has four specialists with their own focus areas. The team is providing targeted lists for outreach efforts such as e-statement adoption and credit card marketing campaigns. Predictive analytics and advanced techniques for identifying potential market opportunities are in development. Acting on member data
Macro-Economic And Industry Trends (1Q18)
July 12, 2018
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What credit unions need to know about members, lending, asset quality, share balances, and more at first quarter 2018.
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.
Lending By The Numbers (1Q18)
First quarter lending at credit unions contributed to an expanding balance sheet.
Streamline Your Collections With Technology
Software tools can help a credit union’s collection staff be more productive while providing better service.
Help Members Reach Their Dreams Of Homeownership
How BECU uses Fannie Mae HomeReady Mortgage program and financial education to enable members to buy their homes.
Best Of July 2018
Based on July traffic (and our editorial instincts), here are the top articles and blogs that appeared on CreditUnions.com.
10 Strategic Questions, Raising Deposit Rates, And More
Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
The Countdown To CECL Has Begun
Future losses will soon be part of the equation for calculating reserves, and there’s much work to be done.
Mortgages By The Numbers (1Q18)
Real estate loans are among the best performing loans in the credit union portfolio. See what happened in the first three months of the year.
How To Build A BI Team That Drives Results
Top-Level Takeaways MSUFCU began its business intelligence unit in 2014, and now has four specialists with their own focus areas. The team is providing targeted ...
Macro-Economic And Industry Trends (1Q18)
What credit unions need to know about members, lending, asset quality, share balances, and more at first quarter 2018.
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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.
The Case For Marketing That Doesn’t Lead With The Credit Union
Savana Morie
Whitefish Credit Union barely mentions itself in its member stories. Instead, its high-quality video storytelling spotlights people, businesses, and communities, building trust, advocacy, and impact that don’t always show up in traditional ROI metrics.
Exit Interview: Deb Vollmer
Aaron Passman
The retired Langley FCU executive looks back on a career shaped by industry change, evolving leadership responsibility, and a constant focus on serving members first.
How Affinity FCU Became A Financial First Responder
Callahan & Associates
The New Jersey-New York metro credit union shares how a wellbeing-led strategy ensures members know where to turn first when life gets difficult.
Running With Scissors: The Bold Side Of Personalization
Callahan & Associates
To become skilled at personalization, credit unions must stop making assumptions about what resonates with members and start leveraging data to be sure.
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.
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.