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.
Bangor FCU Does A Bang-Up Job In Real Estate Penetration
February 5, 2018
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Real estate penetration at the Pine Tree State credit union reached 30.65% in the fourth quarter 2017.
Autos, MBLs, Credit Cards, And More
February 5, 2018
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Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Best Of January 2018
February 5, 2018
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Based on January traffic (and our editorial instincts), here are the top articles and blogs that appeared on CreditUnions.com.
Student Loan Repayment Assistance Now An Emerging New Opportunity
February 5, 2018
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Credit unions can help their employees via targeted financial education and repayment assistance, and potentially strengthen SEG relationships, with new benefits tied to student loans.
How A Michigan Credit Union Builds Business With Businesses
February 5, 2018
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Community Choice Credit Union kept lending while the economy tanked and now is riding a new wave of MBL activity.
Lending Highlights From Third Quarter 2017
February 5, 2018
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Growth percentiles in major lending categories highlight opportunity and success in the credit union loan portfolio.
Online Loan Origination And The Human Touch
February 5, 2018
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Efficiency on the back end and heightened satisfaction on the front end await the credit union that deploys a robust LOS.
Palm Readings, Reality Fairs, And More
January 22, 2018
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Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
3 Ways To Fund Loans
January 22, 2018
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When the loan-to-share ratio at UICCU topped 100%, and continued to grow, the Hawkeye State credit union adopted a three-pronged funding strategy.
Get Busy Living Or Get Busy Dying
January 17, 2018
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A strong operation in rural Minnesota helps SouthPoint Financial Credit Union meet members where they are.
Bangor FCU Does A Bang-Up Job In Real Estate Penetration
Real estate penetration at the Pine Tree State credit union reached 30.65% in the fourth quarter 2017.
Autos, MBLs, Credit Cards, And More
Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Best Of January 2018
Based on January traffic (and our editorial instincts), here are the top articles and blogs that appeared on CreditUnions.com.
Student Loan Repayment Assistance Now An Emerging New Opportunity
Credit unions can help their employees via targeted financial education and repayment assistance, and potentially strengthen SEG relationships, with new benefits tied to student loans.
How A Michigan Credit Union Builds Business With Businesses
Community Choice Credit Union kept lending while the economy tanked and now is riding a new wave of MBL activity.
Lending Highlights From Third Quarter 2017
Growth percentiles in major lending categories highlight opportunity and success in the credit union loan portfolio.
Online Loan Origination And The Human Touch
Efficiency on the back end and heightened satisfaction on the front end await the credit union that deploys a robust LOS.
Palm Readings, Reality Fairs, And More
Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
3 Ways To Fund Loans
When the loan-to-share ratio at UICCU topped 100%, and continued to grow, the Hawkeye State credit union adopted a three-pronged funding strategy.
Get Busy Living Or Get Busy Dying
A strong operation in rural Minnesota helps SouthPoint Financial Credit Union meet members where they are.
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.