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.
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.
How To Make Business Loans In A Bustling Banking Market
January 12, 2018
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Charlotte Metro Credit Union manages risk while growing business deposits and loans faster than credit union averages.
Member Business Lending By The Numbers (3Q17)
January 9, 2018
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Credit unions across the nation have helped drive their local economies by increasing their investments in small business.
Business Lending In A Banking Market, New Credit Card Controls, And Going Long On Investments
January 8, 2018
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Four can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Shoreline Goes Long In Investments
January 8, 2018
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The Wisconsin credit union is adding length to its investments to make up for lost income in indirect lending.
Credit Union Leaders In 3 Member Business Lending Metrics
January 1, 2018
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MBL originations grow 10 percentage points faster than last year.
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.
How To Make Business Loans In A Bustling Banking Market
Charlotte Metro Credit Union manages risk while growing business deposits and loans faster than credit union averages.
Member Business Lending By The Numbers (3Q17)
Credit unions across the nation have helped drive their local economies by increasing their investments in small business.
Business Lending In A Banking Market, New Credit Card Controls, And Going Long On Investments
Four can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Shoreline Goes Long In Investments
The Wisconsin credit union is adding length to its investments to make up for lost income in indirect lending.
Credit Union Leaders In 3 Member Business Lending Metrics
MBL originations grow 10 percentage points faster than last year.
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.