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
Our Lending page is the spot for credit union strategies on product development, operations, and pricing.
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.
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.
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MSUFCU Turns A Break In Payments Into A Member Experience Moment
Aaron Passman
The Michigan cooperative keeps everyday payments working and members happy by using a common friction point to build brand loyalty.
Insights From The Outside: Don Rositano
Marc Rapport
How a former Sam’s Club finance leader adapted his member-first mindset to a not-for-profit credit union.
What’s In A Name: Vice President Of History And Culture
Aaron Passman
How a unique role instills SchoolsFirst FCU’s future leaders with an appreciation for its past.
Growth Is A Mindset, But Success Is In The Contract
Callahan & Associates
Arriba Advisors co-founder Tom Russell explores how credit unions can bridge the gap between a growth mindset and their technical reality.
Fraud Is Faster, Smarter, And Harder To Stop. Here’s How To.
Callahan & Associates
RKL offers insight, expertise, and experience to help fight off growing threats.
The Numbers Are Good. The Moment Is Hard.
William Hunt
Members are anxious about their financial futures, even as credit unions remain financially strong. Institutions that respond to this moment can make 2026 a turning point.
Wages Are Growing. Wallets Are Not.
Sherry Virden
Global events are flowing directly into household budgets, reshaping how credit union members save, borrow, and cope. Such trends don’t always show up in headline data.
Credit Unions Are Having A Margin Moment
Tony Waltrich
Credit unions are benefiting from a rare margin advantage as loans reprice slower than deposits. The question now is how institutions will use that strength to better serve members.
Where Have All The Members Gone?
Omar Shalabi
Membership growth is slowing, but financial activity is not. What does the modern financial relationship look like?
5 Takeaways From First Quarter Credit Union Performance Data
William Hunt
Inflation, war, and uncertain futures have reshaped members’ needs in 2026. What does credit union performance data from the first quarter of 2026 say about household budgets, inflation pressures, and more?