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.
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?
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.
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?
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.
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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.