Strategies To Enhance Mortgage Efficiency Without Cutting Jobs
Credit unions are shuffling staff and reimagining operations to make up for a slowdown in home lending.
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The Art Of Selling On Social Media
Credit unions are navigating regulatory compliance and setting guidelines to help mortgage, investment, and deposit teams gain more traction on social.
2024 Lending Outlook: Hopes, Fears, And Serving Members In The Year Ahead
Forget the Beige Book — these credit union executives offer insights on what it will take to see green.
The Re-emergence Of The First-Time Homebuyer
September 7, 2017
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Remember the 90s? That’s the last time first-time homebuyers purchased homes at the same level as second quarter 2017.
2 Real Millennials. 1 Real Mortgage. (Part 4)
September 6, 2017
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This millennial couple is moving into a mortgage. Follow their first-time homebuyer story.
State In The Spotlight: Hawaii
September 1, 2017
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Hawaiian credit unions are performing well in mortgage, auto loans, and regular savings products; however, financial cooperatives in the Aloha State have an opportunity to increase members relationships further via loans and long-term saving products.
How To Boost The Bottom Line While Really Trying
August 28, 2017
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Interest on loans drive the income train, but other revenue streams are steaming along.
2Q 2017 Trendwatch
August 28, 2017
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This must-attend quarterly event for credit union leaders covers performance trends, industry success stories, and areas of opportunity.
3 Takeaways From Trendwatch 2Q 2017
August 23, 2017
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Member, first mortgage, and share growth. How did credit unions perform in the second quarter?
Mergers Shrink Credit Union Numbers, But The Mortgage Business Keeps Growing
August 21, 2017
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Fewer credit unions are originating mortgages, but credit union mortgage market share is increasing. Learn about the driving forces behind these trends.
How Financial Counseling Dampers Delinquencies
August 21, 2017
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A southern Louisiana credit union combines collections with counseling to improve loan performance as well as members’ lives.
Female CEO Performance, Mortgage Lending, And Auto Market Share
August 21, 2017
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Five can’t-miss data points featured this week on CreditUnions.com.
Auto Lending In A Tightening Market
August 17, 2017
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In the second quarter of 2017, the credit union auto market share and portfolio expanded despite declines in auto production and sales.
2 Real Millennials. 1 Real Mortgage. (Part 4)
This millennial couple is moving into a mortgage. Follow their first-time homebuyer story.
State In The Spotlight: Hawaii
Hawaiian credit unions are performing well in mortgage, auto loans, and regular savings products; however, financial cooperatives in the Aloha State have an opportunity to ...
How To Boost The Bottom Line While Really Trying
Interest on loans drive the income train, but other revenue streams are steaming along.
2Q 2017 Trendwatch
This must-attend quarterly event for credit union leaders covers performance trends, industry success stories, and areas of opportunity.
3 Takeaways From Trendwatch 2Q 2017
Member, first mortgage, and share growth. How did credit unions perform in the second quarter?
Mergers Shrink Credit Union Numbers, But The Mortgage Business Keeps Growing
Fewer credit unions are originating mortgages, but credit union mortgage market share is increasing. Learn about the driving forces behind these trends.
How Financial Counseling Dampers Delinquencies
A southern Louisiana credit union combines collections with counseling to improve loan performance as well as members’ lives.
Female CEO Performance, Mortgage Lending, And Auto Market Share
Five can't-miss data points featured this week on CreditUnions.com.
Auto Lending In A Tightening Market
In the second quarter of 2017, the credit union auto market share and portfolio expanded despite declines in auto production and sales.
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Midwestern Credit Unions Break New Ground With Auto Loans
Savana Morie
Blaze, Consumers, and Interra credit unions pioneer a new path to liquidity under the guidance of Alloya Corporate.
There’s Nothing Random About These Acts Of Kindness
Aaron Passman
A one-day event to give back has transformed into an initiative that spans several states and generates hundreds of thousands of dollars in community impact.
5 Essential Insights To Improve Member Financial Wellbeing And Support Credit Union Growth
Aaron Passman
Are members thriving, struggling, or suffering? Just a few simple strategies can foster member financial wellbeing and boost the bottom line.
Credit Union Impact By The Numbers
Andrew Lepczyk
Lending, savings, community support, and more. Cooperatives unite to create lasting prosperity.
Cybersecurity Is Under Fire And Credit Unions Are Fighting Back (Part 1)
Marc Rapport
Bad actors don’t rest. Credit unions are beefing up cybersecurity with smarter tools, stronger teams, and sharper defenses.
Cybersecurity Is Under Fire And Credit Unions Are Fighting Back (Part 2)
Marc Rapport
Cyber threats never stop. Credit unions share how collaboration, AI, and smarter strategies protect members and institutions.
What’s Scarier Than Ghosts And Goblins?
Aaron Passman
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and CreditUnions.com has the lowdown on assessment tools, AI strategies, the role of collaboration in fighting fraud, and more.
Fighting Fraud Through The Power Of Collaboration
Aaron Passman
A quartet of Northeastern Pennsylvania credit unions came together to share strategies and best practices for combatting check fraud, account takeover, and more.
QUIZ: Are You Smarter Than A Scammer?
Savana Morie
From check fraud to suspicious logins, see how well you can sniff out red flags before they cost members money.
Navigating Loan Servicing Compliance: A Smarter Path For Credit Unions
Callahan & Associates
Credit unions can simplify compliance, reduce risk, and enhance member trust by rethinking loan servicing with outsourced solutions designed to keep pace with evolving regulations.
The Re-emergence Of The First-Time Homebuyer