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.
3 Takeaways From Trendwatch 3Q 2017
November 28, 2017
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Member-first, not bank-lite. How did credit unions perform in the third quarter?
Investments, Margins, And Online Reviews
November 27, 2017
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Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
More Students. More Student Lending.
November 21, 2017
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Student lending at credit unions was up 13.7% in third quarter 2017.
The Indirect Addiction, SEG Savings, And Millennial Homebuying
November 20, 2017
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Four can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Breaking The Indirect Addiction
November 17, 2017
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Why Shoreline Credit Union sold its stake in indirect lending.
Will I Ever Buy A House?
November 15, 2017
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One millennial wonders if he will have to rent for the rest of his life.
Member Business Lending By The Numbers (2Q17)
November 13, 2017
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See why member business loans are one of the fastest growing loan segments in the credit union loan portfolio.
Mortgages, Autos, And Credit Cards, Oh My!
November 13, 2017
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Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Is Technology Sprawl Ruining Your Member Lending Experience?
November 13, 2017
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The right loan origination system can help ensure loan growth goals are met.
30 Months. 20,000 New Members. $84 Million New Auto Loans.
November 13, 2017
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An Idaho credit union uses credit score analysis to build long-term relationships and the loan portfolio.
3 Takeaways From Trendwatch 3Q 2017
Member-first, not bank-lite. How did credit unions perform in the third quarter?
Investments, Margins, And Online Reviews
Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
More Students. More Student Lending.
Student lending at credit unions was up 13.7% in third quarter 2017.
The Indirect Addiction, SEG Savings, And Millennial Homebuying
Four can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Breaking The Indirect Addiction
Why Shoreline Credit Union sold its stake in indirect lending.
Will I Ever Buy A House?
One millennial wonders if he will have to rent for the rest of his life.
Member Business Lending By The Numbers (2Q17)
See why member business loans are one of the fastest growing loan segments in the credit union loan portfolio.
Mortgages, Autos, And Credit Cards, Oh My!
Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Is Technology Sprawl Ruining Your Member Lending Experience?
The right loan origination system can help ensure loan growth goals are met.
30 Months. 20,000 New Members. $84 Million New Auto Loans.
An Idaho credit union uses credit score analysis to build long-term relationships and the loan portfolio.
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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.