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 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.
2018 Economic Outlook
March 28, 2018
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Callahan’s annual Executive Outlook Survey shines a light on the economic challenges and opportunities for credit unions in the months ahead.
First-Time Homebuyers, Automation, And NII
March 26, 2018
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Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
2 Real Millennials. 1 Real Mortgage. (Part 6)
March 26, 2018
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This millennial couple is moving into a mortgage. Follow their first-time homebuyer story.
2018 Executive Priorities At-A-Glance
March 19, 2018
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Feedback from Callahan’s 2018 Executive Outlook Survey identifies industry challenges and opportunities for the months ahead.
Employee Surveys, USDA Loans, And More
March 19, 2018
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Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Recovering Your Collection Costs
March 16, 2018
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Infinitives and past-tense participles? Contractual language proves crucial in collections cost provisions and the cases that could follow.
3 Ways To Manage Liquidity
March 12, 2018
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In a changing economic environment, balance sheet management is top-of-mind with credit union executives.
Best Of February 2018
March 6, 2018
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Based on February traffic (and our editorial instincts), here are the top articles and blogs that appeared on CreditUnions.com.
5 Reasons To Watch Callahan’s 4Q17 Trendwatch
March 5, 2018
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Early data trends help leaders prepare for year-end analysis.
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.
2018 Economic Outlook
Callahan’s annual Executive Outlook Survey shines a light on the economic challenges and opportunities for credit unions in the months ahead.
First-Time Homebuyers, Automation, And NII
Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
2 Real Millennials. 1 Real Mortgage. (Part 6)
This millennial couple is moving into a mortgage. Follow their first-time homebuyer story.
2018 Executive Priorities At-A-Glance
Feedback from Callahan’s 2018 Executive Outlook Survey identifies industry challenges and opportunities for the months ahead.
Employee Surveys, USDA Loans, And More
Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Recovering Your Collection Costs
Infinitives and past-tense participles? Contractual language proves crucial in collections cost provisions and the cases that could follow.
3 Ways To Manage Liquidity
In a changing economic environment, balance sheet management is top-of-mind with credit union executives.
Best Of February 2018
Based on February traffic (and our editorial instincts), here are the top articles and blogs that appeared on CreditUnions.com.
5 Reasons To Watch Callahan’s 4Q17 Trendwatch
Early data trends help leaders prepare for year-end analysis.
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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.
The Case For Marketing That Doesn’t Lead With The Credit Union
Savana Morie
Whitefish Credit Union barely mentions itself in its member stories. Instead, its high-quality video storytelling spotlights people, businesses, and communities, building trust, advocacy, and impact that don’t always show up in traditional ROI metrics.
Exit Interview: Deb Vollmer
Aaron Passman
The retired Langley FCU executive looks back on a career shaped by industry change, evolving leadership responsibility, and a constant focus on serving members first.
How Affinity FCU Became A Financial First Responder
Callahan & Associates
The New Jersey-New York metro credit union shares how a wellbeing-led strategy ensures members know where to turn first when life gets difficult.
Running With Scissors: The Bold Side Of Personalization
Callahan & Associates
To become skilled at personalization, credit unions must stop making assumptions about what resonates with members and start leveraging data to be sure.
A Short Guide To Compliance With The New Succession Planning Rule
Jennie Boden
Check all the right boxes while tying your credit union compliance efforts to strategy.
Industry Intelligence For Credit Union Leaders
Callahan & Associates
Looking for quarterly data coverage, expert analysis, lessons from leading credit unions, and more? Callahan has it covered. Comparing top-level performance and digging into the details has never been easier.