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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Keep The Mortgage. Ditch The Fees.
Savana Morie
A rethink of closing costs, rate relief, and employer partnerships helped 7 17 Credit Union build an affordable housing mortgage program that works.
Home Is Where The Heart (And More) Is
Aaron Passman
Where is mortgage growth coming from right now? This week, CreditUnions.com covers a mix of home equity campaigns, targeted affordability programs, and niche lending strategies that are bringing borrowers back into the market.
3 Ways To Market For HELOC Success
Aaron Passman
Home equity lending is a winning option for credit unions in today’s mortgage environment. Learn how three different shops meet members’ needs.
Small House, Big Opportunity: 2 Takes On Manufactured Home Loans
Aaron Passman
Manufactured home loans can provide members access to affordable housing, including those in rural areas. Two credit unions share how they approach the niche product.
Mortgage Lending Is Back, But It Looks Different
Tony Waltrich
After a prolonged slowdown, signs of life are returning to mortgage lending. Growth is uneven, with first-time buyers and shifting rate dynamics driving activity in select segments.
MSUFCU Turns A Break In Payments Into A Member Experience Moment
Aaron Passman
The Michigan cooperative keeps everyday payments working and members happy by using a common friction point to build brand loyalty.
Insights From The Outside: Don Rositano
Marc Rapport
How a former Sam’s Club finance leader adapted his member-first mindset to a not-for-profit credit union.
What’s In A Name: Vice President Of History And Culture
Aaron Passman
How a unique role instills SchoolsFirst FCU’s future leaders with an appreciation for its past.
Growth Is A Mindset, But Success Is In The Contract
Callahan & Associates
Arriba Advisors co-founder Tom Russell explores how credit unions can bridge the gap between a growth mindset and their technical reality.
Fraud Is Faster, Smarter, And Harder To Stop. Here’s How To.
Callahan & Associates
RKL offers insight, expertise, and experience to help fight off growing threats.