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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Top Lending Articles
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.
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.
Best Practices For Dealing With Card Compromises For Financial Institutions
April 2, 2018
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Proactive steps and working with the processor can help mitigate the potential damage.
How Millennials Are Changing Their Purchasing Behavior
April 2, 2018
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Mini-houses, alternative leasing options, robust apps, are just part of the opportunity and challenges for serving a generation about to inherit trillions.
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.
Best Practices For Dealing With Card Compromises For Financial Institutions
Proactive steps and working with the processor can help mitigate the potential damage.
How Millennials Are Changing Their Purchasing Behavior
Mini-houses, alternative leasing options, robust apps, are just part of the opportunity and challenges for serving a generation about to inherit trillions.
Browse Topics
Manufactured Homes Help Close The Housing Affordability Gap
Aaron Passman
Lower prices and better amenities are making pre-built homes an appealing option for credit unions looking to bolster their balance sheet and borrowers stymied by the affordable housing crisis.
How Prepared Are U.S. Workers For Retirement? The Answer Is, ‘Not Well.’
Andrew Lepczyk
Data from Vanguard shows retirement preparation declines with age, leaving no generation fully ready. The gap presents both a challenge and an opportunity for credit unions.
What’s In A Name: Chief People And Technology Officer
Savana Morie
It’s not every day a technology leader takes over HR. Vantage West’s Rob Hoyle explains why the two disciplines are linked now more than ever.
The Employee Benefit Cost Crisis And The Financial Strategy Forward-Thinking Credit Unions Are Using To Solve It
Callahan & Associates
Rising credit union benefit costs don’t have to remain a permanent operating burden.
Financial Market Jitters Escalate
Jason Haley
Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.
Takeaways From Day 2 Of GAC
Aaron Passman
From macroeconomics to multiculturalism, the future of AI, and more, the second day of this year’s convention was packed with insights.
Takeaways From Day 1 Of GAC
Aaron Passman
From new attitudes to new ways of thinking about service delivery, here’s a look at the first day of the industry’s biggest event.
Credit Union Storytelling With A Mission Focus
Marc Rapport
Storytelling drives growth and loyalty at Navy Federal, where real member experiences become narratives that strengthen trust, reinforce value, and build lasting relationships.
How Lake Trust Turns Member Experiences Into Brand Strategy
Savana Morie
From where stories come from to how they’re produced and distributed, Lake Trust shares how authentic member narratives strengthen its brand and show what “positive impact” looks like in action.
How An Internal Storyteller Fuels Member Growth At Navy Federal
Marc Rapport
An expert in user experience turns complex problems and opportunities into narratives that guide leaders toward confident decisions and growth-focused investment.