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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Fintech Grounded In Mission As Much As Market Opportunity
Marc Rapport
Suncoast Credit Union balances near-term needs with longer-term bets, applying discipline to timing, valuation, and fit to decide when to invest and when to walk away.
Industry Intelligence For Credit Union Leaders
Callahan & Associates
Looking for quarterly data coverage, expert analysis, lessons from leading credit unions, and more? Callahan has it covered. Comparing top-level performance and digging into the details has never been easier.
Cost Pressures Are Changing Member Behavior
Savana Morie
First quarter data shows how rising costs are pushing consumers toward flexibility and reshaping borrowing and saving habits.
WSECU Invests In Innovation To Solve Pain Points
Marc Rapport
A dedicated CUSO holding company allows WSECU to move beyond building and back fintech partners it helps shape and scale.
When Employees Own Culture, Service Follows
Savana Morie
Advancial FCU links internal service standards, employee feedback, and peer recognition to create a more consistent experience for both staff and members.
How MSUFCU Builds And Backs Fintech Solutions
Marc Rapport
MSUFCU takes a hands-on approach to fintech, piloting solutions through its in-house lab before scaling and backing them through a wholly owned CUSO.
Members Demand Digital, But They Want Branches, Too
Savana Morie
Affinity Plus FCU has a clear member service mantra: digital for daily, human when it’s hard. Its CEO and CFO share what that looks like in practice.
How A Holding Company Helps Service Credit Union Win At Fintech
Marc Rapport
The New Hampshire cooperative shares how its fintech arm, Service Ventures, evaluates investments, balances risk, and defines success.
Future Bets From Today’s Credit Unions
Marc Rapport
Industry leaders share how they approach fintech investment, balancing immediate needs with longer-term bets while keeping member value and mission at the center.
AI Adoption Is Growing. Are Credit Unions Keeping Pace?
Andrew Lepczyk
New data from Gallup shows half of all employees who work for companies that pay for AI tools use them. Credit unions are building their own momentum.