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.
State In The Spotlight: Vermont
July 9, 2018
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Despite numbering only 19, credit unions in Vermont turned out an impressive performance.
The Search For The ‘Fat Middle’
July 2, 2018
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Kemba’s automated indirect decisioning engine reduces the work load of human underwriters while improving the member experience.
Best Of June 2018
July 2, 2018
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Based on June traffic (and our editorial instincts), here are the top articles and blogs that appeared on CreditUnions.com.
Analytical Minds, Financial Independence, And Ghosting
July 2, 2018
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Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Auto Lending By The Numbers (1Q18)
July 2, 2018
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Credit union auto lending growth revs up top-line growth.
4 Secrets Of A Mortgage Leader
June 29, 2018
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Lake Michigan Credit Union partners with other lenders and an HGTV star to take the top spot in regional market share.
Where Do Online Applications Go?
June 25, 2018
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An updated LOS operating system prompted TruStone Financial to re-evaluate its own loan processes.
Speak For Yourself
June 18, 2018
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Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Pop-Up Branch, Bank Acquisition, Trigger Words, And More
June 11, 2018
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Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
How Many Credit Unions Make Private Student Loans?
June 11, 2018
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Student lending at credit unions increased 14.0% to $4.0 billion in the first quarter of 2018. Test your knowledge of student lending in this data quiz.
State In The Spotlight: Vermont
Despite numbering only 19, credit unions in Vermont turned out an impressive performance.
The Search For The ‘Fat Middle’
Kemba’s automated indirect decisioning engine reduces the work load of human underwriters while improving the member experience.
Best Of June 2018
Based on June traffic (and our editorial instincts), here are the top articles and blogs that appeared on CreditUnions.com.
Analytical Minds, Financial Independence, And Ghosting
Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Auto Lending By The Numbers (1Q18)
Credit union auto lending growth revs up top-line growth.
4 Secrets Of A Mortgage Leader
Lake Michigan Credit Union partners with other lenders and an HGTV star to take the top spot in regional market share.
Where Do Online Applications Go?
An updated LOS operating system prompted TruStone Financial to re-evaluate its own loan processes.
Pop-Up Branch, Bank Acquisition, Trigger Words, And More
Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
How Many Credit Unions Make Private Student Loans?
Student lending at credit unions increased 14.0% to $4.0 billion in the first quarter of 2018. Test your knowledge of student lending in this data ...
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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.