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
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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.
Follow The Leaders: Shares, Branches, Credit Cards, And More
January 1, 2018
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Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Friday Night Naming Rights
December 28, 2017
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How Cy-Fair Federal Credit Union’s 10-year naming rights to a high school stadium has paid off after one year.
2017 Writer’s Choice Awards
December 25, 2017
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Credit unions share their best practices with CreditUnions.com all year. Here, Callahan’s staff writers share their selections for a handful of lesser-known pieces that are worth revisiting.
Follow The Leaders: Autos, Mortgages, Members, And More
December 25, 2017
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Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Credit Union Leaders In 4 Real Estate Metrics
December 22, 2017
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First mortgages are on the rise as the real estate portfolio shifts.
Credit Union Leaders In 3 Auto Lending Metrics
December 21, 2017
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Credit unions make auto loans despite a slowdown in auto industry performance.
Holiday Loans That Generate Interest
December 18, 2017
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A range of rates and terms light up the credit union landscape around the world.
3Q 2017 Trendwatch
December 4, 2017
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This must-attend quarterly event for credit union leaders covers performance trends, industry success stories, and areas of opportunity.
State In The Spotlight: California
December 1, 2017
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California credit unions outperformed national averages on both sides of the balance sheet. Average loan balance, average share balance, and average member relationship were all higher than the national averages.
Appreciation For Appreciating Earning Assets
November 29, 2017
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Earning assets are the majority of assets at credit unions. What factors impact how credit unions can leverage them?
Follow The Leaders: Shares, Branches, Credit Cards, And More
Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Friday Night Naming Rights
How Cy-Fair Federal Credit Union’s 10-year naming rights to a high school stadium has paid off after one year.
2017 Writer’s Choice Awards
Credit unions share their best practices with CreditUnions.com all year. Here, Callahan’s staff writers share their selections for a handful of lesser-known pieces that are ...
Follow The Leaders: Autos, Mortgages, Members, And More
Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Credit Union Leaders In 4 Real Estate Metrics
First mortgages are on the rise as the real estate portfolio shifts.
Credit Union Leaders In 3 Auto Lending Metrics
Credit unions make auto loans despite a slowdown in auto industry performance.
Holiday Loans That Generate Interest
A range of rates and terms light up the credit union landscape around the world.
3Q 2017 Trendwatch
This must-attend quarterly event for credit union leaders covers performance trends, industry success stories, and areas of opportunity.
State In The Spotlight: California
California credit unions outperformed national averages on both sides of the balance sheet. Average loan balance, average share balance, and average member relationship were all ...
Appreciation For Appreciating Earning Assets
Earning assets are the majority of assets at credit unions. What factors impact how credit unions can leverage them?
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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.