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.
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.
Macro-Economic And Industry Trends (4Q17)
April 12, 2018
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What credit unions need to know about members, lending, asset quality, share balances, and more at year-end 2017.
nCino Wows With Digital Engagement
April 12, 2018
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The company’s new Retail and Services Solution provides end-to-end lending and account opening across multiple channels through a single back-end.
Let The Bakers Bake
April 11, 2018
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Takeaways from the second day of the 2018 LendIt Fintech conference.
The American Financial Health Crisis
April 10, 2018
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Three takeaways from the first day of the 2018 LendIt Fintech conference.
Best Of March 2018
April 3, 2018
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Based on March traffic (and our editorial instincts), here are the top articles and blogs that appeared on CreditUnions.com.
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.
Macro-Economic And Industry Trends (4Q17)
What credit unions need to know about members, lending, asset quality, share balances, and more at year-end 2017.
nCino Wows With Digital Engagement
The company's new Retail and Services Solution provides end-to-end lending and account opening across multiple channels through a single back-end.
Let The Bakers Bake
Takeaways from the second day of the 2018 LendIt Fintech conference.
The American Financial Health Crisis
Three takeaways from the first day of the 2018 LendIt Fintech conference.
Best Of March 2018
Based on March traffic (and our editorial instincts), here are the top articles and blogs that appeared on CreditUnions.com.
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Meet The Finalists For The 2026 Innovation Series: Data And Decision Intelligence
Callahan & Associates
This year’s finalists are reimagining how credit unions use data to boost service levels and improve efficiencies.
A New Product Playbook Is Driving Change At Premier Credit Union
Savana Morie
In order to adopt a more proactive strategy, the Iowa cooperative is using a dedicated product development team to promote visibility and follow-through from idea to launch.
Meet The Finalists For The 2026 Innovation Series: AI-Powered Member Experience
Callahan & Associates
This year’s finalists are reimagining how credit unions can use AI to combine cutting-edge technology with old-school member service.
When Members Don’t Turn To FIs, They Turn To Friends And Family
Andrew Lepczyk
Financial advice comes in many forms. How can credits union make sure they are the No. 1 choice for their members?
Meet The Finalists For The 2026 Innovation Series: Reimagining The Lending Experience
Callahan & Associates
This year’s finalists are uncovering new ways to harness the power of technology to improve and expand lending across the industry.
A Small Match Builds Big Emergency Savings At Lake Trust
Aaron Passman
A program to help staffers improve their savings skills generated more than $200,000 in deposits and helped change participants’ financial habits.
Credit Union Data Predicts Who Will Win Super Bowl 2026
Andrew Lepczyk
As Super Bowl LX nears, the Callahan Bowl prediction model says the Seahawks will see green en route to the Lombardi Trophy.
140 Million Reasons To Lend
Aaron Passman
Lending is evolving, and credit unions are adapting. This week, CreditUnions.com examines how shifting economic conditions are reshaping lending strategies.
Rethinking Auto Lending And The Choices Facing Credit Union Leaders
Callahan & Associates
Affordability pressures, extended loan terms, and shifting vehicle values are forcing institutions to look beyond familiar structures and reconsider how to balance risk and return.
What Credit Unions Can Do NOW To Launch And Expand Student Lending Programs
Callahan & Associates
Credit unions are uniquely well-positioned to guide members through uncertainty and fill essential funding gaps.