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.
Benefits, Investments, Liquidity, And More
February 20, 2018
No Comments
Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
2018 Innovation Series: Innovations In Lending
February 15, 2018
No Comments
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
No Comments
Changes in auto lending and questions of liquidity highlight credit union performance in the fourth quarter of 2017.
A Large Credit Union With Low Delinquency
February 12, 2018
No Comments
Innovative consumer loan and financial education products have helped BECU perform admirably in asset quality.
4 Digital Experiences That Improve Performance
February 12, 2018
No Comments
Is a digital footprint really that important? You bet your bottom dollar.
Bangor FCU Does A Bang-Up Job In Real Estate Penetration
February 5, 2018
No Comments
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
No Comments
Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Best Of January 2018
February 5, 2018
No Comments
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
No Comments
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
No Comments
Community Choice Credit Union kept lending while the economy tanked and now is riding a new wave of MBL activity.
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.
A Large Credit Union With Low Delinquency
Innovative consumer loan and financial education products have helped BECU perform admirably in asset quality.
4 Digital Experiences That Improve Performance
Is a digital footprint really that important? You bet your bottom dollar.
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.
Browse Topics
Keep The Mortgage. Ditch The Fees.
Savana Morie
A rethink of closing costs, rate relief, and employer partnerships helped 7 17 Credit Union build an affordable housing mortgage program that works.
Home Is Where The Heart (And More) Is
Aaron Passman
Where is mortgage growth coming from right now? This week, CreditUnions.com covers a mix of home equity campaigns, targeted affordability programs, and niche lending strategies that are bringing borrowers back into the market.
3 Ways To Market For HELOC Success
Aaron Passman
Home equity lending is a winning option for credit unions in today’s mortgage environment. Learn how three different shops meet members’ needs.
Small House, Big Opportunity: 2 Takes On Manufactured Home Loans
Aaron Passman
Manufactured home loans can provide members access to affordable housing, including those in rural areas. Two credit unions share how they approach the niche product.
Mortgage Lending Is Back, But It Looks Different
Tony Waltrich
After a prolonged slowdown, signs of life are returning to mortgage lending. Growth is uneven, with first-time buyers and shifting rate dynamics driving activity in select segments.
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 novel 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.