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Credit unions are shuffling staff and reimagining operations to make up for a slowdown in home lending.
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The Art Of Selling On Social Media
Credit unions are navigating regulatory compliance and setting guidelines to help mortgage, investment, and deposit teams gain more traction on social.
2024 Lending Outlook: Hopes, Fears, And Serving Members In The Year Ahead
Forget the Beige Book — these credit union executives offer insights on what it will take to see green.
Regional Performance Report: Central Credit Unions
May 7, 2018
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Credit unions headquartered in the Central Region reported more loan accounts per members than those headquartered in other states. In what other areas did these cooperatives excel?
More Than Money: How Fort Knox FCU Makes A Community Impact
May 1, 2018
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Veterans programs, financial wellness, and food donation are three ways the Kentucky credit union serves its local citizens.
Regional Performance Report: Mid-Atlantic Credit Unions
April 23, 2018
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Credit unions in the Mid-Atlantic reported faster MBL growth than credit unions outside the region. In what other areas did these Mid-Atlantic cooperatives excel?
A Vibrant Culture, Mortgages By The Numbers, And More
April 23, 2018
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Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Mortgages By The Numbers (4Q17)
April 23, 2018
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Real estate lending continues to dominate the loan portfolio, with first mortgage lending taking the largest share.
How To Harness The Energy In Solar Lending
April 18, 2018
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In just four years, San Diego Metropolitan Credit Union has funded more than $75 million in energy-efficient home solar voltaic systems.
Negative Histories Need Not Apply
April 18, 2018
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More stringent accuracy rules will force credit bureaus to leave liens and judgments out of millions of credit reports.
Lending By The Numbers (4Q17)
April 16, 2018
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Credit union loan originations reached an all-time high of $485.55 billion, growing at a rate of 5.2% over the past 12-months.
Business Lending By The Numbers (4Q17)
April 16, 2018
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Credit unions continue to invest in local businesses within their communities in 2017.
Auto Loans By The Numbers (4Q17)
April 16, 2018
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At 34.7% of the industry’s loan portfolio, auto loans were important to credit unions of every size across the country in 2017.
Regional Performance Report: Central Credit Unions
Credit unions headquartered in the Central Region reported more loan accounts per members than those headquartered in other states. In what other areas did these ...
More Than Money: How Fort Knox FCU Makes A Community Impact
Veterans programs, financial wellness, and food donation are three ways the Kentucky credit union serves its local citizens.
Regional Performance Report: Mid-Atlantic Credit Unions
Credit unions in the Mid-Atlantic reported faster MBL growth than credit unions outside the region. In what other areas did these Mid-Atlantic cooperatives excel?
A Vibrant Culture, Mortgages By The Numbers, And More
Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Mortgages By The Numbers (4Q17)
Real estate lending continues to dominate the loan portfolio, with first mortgage lending taking the largest share.
How To Harness The Energy In Solar Lending
In just four years, San Diego Metropolitan Credit Union has funded more than $75 million in energy-efficient home solar voltaic systems.
Negative Histories Need Not Apply
More stringent accuracy rules will force credit bureaus to leave liens and judgments out of millions of credit reports.
Lending By The Numbers (4Q17)
Credit union loan originations reached an all-time high of $485.55 billion, growing at a rate of 5.2% over the past 12-months.
Business Lending By The Numbers (4Q17)
Credit unions continue to invest in local businesses within their communities in 2017.
Auto Loans By The Numbers (4Q17)
At 34.7% of the industry’s loan portfolio, auto loans were important to credit unions of every size across the country in 2017.
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6 Lessons For Credit Unions From Craft Breweries
Alix Patterson
Craft breweries demonstrate how commitment to value, operational agility, and community focus can ignite growth and drive property.
Every Member Deserves A Financial Oasis
Callahan & Associates
Discover how First Alliance Credit Union is redefining success by putting values and member needs at the heart of everything it does.
Leaders Of The Pack: The Top 20 Cores For Credit Unions
Omar Shalabi
Explore the subtle shifts redefining the credit union core processing space and how these movements shape growth, innovation, and member experience.
A Fresh Start For A Timeless Mission
Callahan & Associates
The combination of the right philosophy and the right technology can set credit unions up for success even during difficult economic times.
Introducing Your Banking Core To The Power Of A Fintech
Callahan & Associates
Nearly 100 credit unions are providing Buy Now, Pay Later to their members, and their banking cores are giving them a surprising competitive advantage.
Losing The Future: How Credit Unions Can Win Back Younger Generations
Callahan & Associates
A perspective from Garrhett Petrea, vice president of sales and a Zillennial, on why outdated cores threaten the next generation of members and what leaders must do now.
Inside Core Week On CreditUnions.com: Top Providers, Smart Strategies, And Credit Union Stories
Aaron Passman
Driving digital delivery? Evaluating vendor platforms? Sharpening tech strategy for a new year? This week of insights is built for credit union leaders looking to stay ahead.
Are U.S. Households Finally Catching A Break?
Tony Waltrich
Having weathered a difficult five years, U.S households have modestly improved their financial situation in the short term; their long-term prognosis is murkier.
Credit Unions Steady The Wheel In A Wobbly Year
William Hunt
Third quarter performance data is a reminder that credit unions perform best when conditions are hardest.
3 Ways Credit Unions Ease Holiday Financial Stress
Savana Morie
From cross-cooperative collaboration to well-timed relief products and services, credit unions are lightening the holiday budget burden.