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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Browse Topics
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.