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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.
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.
State In The Spotlight: New York
March 1, 2018
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Both the average share balance and average share accounts per member for New York credit unions was higher than national averages.
Trends In Technology (Part 2)
February 26, 2018
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The confluence of technology, research, capital, and optimism has given rise to a frenetic pace of innovation.These four will have far-reaching effects on credit unions everywhere. Part 2: Autonomous Vehicles In A Connected World.
Mapping Merger Data, Crunching The Numbers, And Alice Cooper
February 26, 2018
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Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Crunching Numbers Leads To Surging Loans
February 26, 2018
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How data analytics and life experience drive record auto loan production at Oregon Community Credit Union.
2 Real Millennials. 1 Real Mortgage. (Part 5)
February 26, 2018
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This millennial couple is moving into a mortgage. Follow their first-time homebuyer story.
The WOW Factor Kicks Off The GAC
February 25, 2018
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New solutions to old problems highlight the small credit union roundtable as CUNA’s big annual conference gets underway.
Benefits, Investments, Liquidity, And More
February 20, 2018
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Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
2018 Innovation Series: Innovations In Lending
February 15, 2018
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Join the CreditUnions.com team for our inaugural Innovation Series, where four hand-picked lending solutions providers share their awesome innovations with you.
3 Takeaways From Trendwatch 4Q 2017
February 14, 2018
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Changes in auto lending and questions of liquidity highlight credit union performance in the fourth quarter of 2017.
5 Reasons To Watch Callahan’s 4Q17 Trendwatch
Early data trends help leaders prepare for year-end analysis.
State In The Spotlight: New York
Both the average share balance and average share accounts per member for New York credit unions was higher than national averages.
Trends In Technology (Part 2)
The confluence of technology, research, capital, and optimism has given rise to a frenetic pace of innovation.These four will have far-reaching effects on credit unions ...
Mapping Merger Data, Crunching The Numbers, And Alice Cooper
Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Crunching Numbers Leads To Surging Loans
How data analytics and life experience drive record auto loan production at Oregon Community Credit Union.
2 Real Millennials. 1 Real Mortgage. (Part 5)
This millennial couple is moving into a mortgage. Follow their first-time homebuyer story.
The WOW Factor Kicks Off The GAC
New solutions to old problems highlight the small credit union roundtable as CUNA’s big annual conference gets underway.
Benefits, Investments, Liquidity, And More
Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
2018 Innovation Series: Innovations In Lending
Join the CreditUnions.com team for our inaugural Innovation Series, where four hand-picked lending solutions providers share their awesome innovations with you.
3 Takeaways From Trendwatch 4Q 2017
Changes in auto lending and questions of liquidity highlight credit union performance in the fourth quarter of 2017.
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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.