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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.
Who Tops The Chart In Mortgage Originations?
October 30, 2017
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New HMDA data illuminates which credit unions, banks, and mortgage finance companies generate the most mortgages across the country.
HMDA Data Trends And Analysis
October 26, 2017
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Callahan’s analysts examine changes in market share at national, regional, and state levels using HMDA data.
Disaster Recovery And Mobile Banking
October 23, 2017
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Five can’t-miss data points featured this week on CreditUnions.com.
18 States Post Gains In Credit Union Mortgage Market Share
October 16, 2017
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Did your state increase mortgage market share? See what state-level trends emerged with the recently released HMDA data.
Leading Without A Leader And Credit Level Advocacy
October 16, 2017
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Five can’t-miss data points featured this week on CreditUnions.com.
How SECU Doubled Its Indirect Lending Footprint And Transitioned From Growth To Smart Growth
October 16, 2017
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The Maryland credit union expanded indirect lending across credit tiers while managing changes in dealer compensation.
Bridging The Wealth Divide
October 2, 2017
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Hope and Latino Community credit unions share products expanding homeownership in communities of color.
How To Connect The Dots Between Wall Street And Main Street
September 28, 2017
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Politics, advocacy, and impact rule the day at the Opportunity Finance Network’s 2017 conference.
eBrief: Education + Service + Value = A Formula for Mortgage Success
September 27, 2017
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An active first time home buyer program is a great way to ensure a healthy purchase mortgage volume throughout the year. And, recent efforts aimed at bringing FTHB into the market along with record low interest rates have attracted more interest than ever.
Turn Home-Buying Education Into A Reason To Celebrate
September 27, 2017
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Altra FCU’s after-hours sessions turns potentially dry presentations into a happy hour for would-be homeowners.
Who Tops The Chart In Mortgage Originations?
New HMDA data illuminates which credit unions, banks, and mortgage finance companies generate the most mortgages across the country.
HMDA Data Trends And Analysis
Callahan's analysts examine changes in market share at national, regional, and state levels using HMDA data.
Disaster Recovery And Mobile Banking
Five can't-miss data points featured this week on CreditUnions.com.
18 States Post Gains In Credit Union Mortgage Market Share
Did your state increase mortgage market share? See what state-level trends emerged with the recently released HMDA data.
Leading Without A Leader And Credit Level Advocacy
Five can't-miss data points featured this week on CreditUnions.com.
How SECU Doubled Its Indirect Lending Footprint And Transitioned From Growth To Smart Growth
The Maryland credit union expanded indirect lending across credit tiers while managing changes in dealer compensation.
Bridging The Wealth Divide
Hope and Latino Community credit unions share products expanding homeownership in communities of color.
How To Connect The Dots Between Wall Street And Main Street
Politics, advocacy, and impact rule the day at the Opportunity Finance Network’s 2017 conference.
eBrief: Education + Service + Value = A Formula for Mortgage Success
An active first time home buyer program is a great way to ensure a healthy purchase mortgage volume throughout the year. And, recent efforts aimed ...
Turn Home-Buying Education Into A Reason To Celebrate
Altra FCU’s after-hours sessions turns potentially dry presentations into a happy hour for would-be homeowners.
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Meet The Finalists For The 2026 Innovation Series: Data And Decision Intelligence
Callahan & Associates
This year’s finalists are reimagining how credit unions use data to boost service levels and improve efficiencies.
A New Product Playbook Is Driving Change At Premier Credit Union
Savana Morie
In order to adopt a more proactive strategy, the Iowa cooperative is using a dedicated product development team to promote visibility and follow-through from idea to launch.
Meet The Finalists For The 2026 Innovation Series: AI-Powered Member Experience
Callahan & Associates
This year’s finalists are reimagining how credit unions can use AI to combine cutting-edge technology with old-school member service.
When Members Don’t Turn To FIs, They Turn To Friends And Family
Andrew Lepczyk
Financial advice comes in many forms. How can credits union make sure they are the No. 1 choice for their members?
Meet The Finalists For The 2026 Innovation Series: Reimagining The Lending Experience
Callahan & Associates
This year’s finalists are uncovering new ways to harness the power of technology to improve and expand lending across the industry.
A Small Match Builds Big Emergency Savings At Lake Trust
Aaron Passman
A program to help staffers improve their savings skills generated more than $200,000 in deposits and helped change participants’ financial habits.
Credit Union Data Predicts Who Will Win Super Bowl 2026
Andrew Lepczyk
As Super Bowl LX nears, the Callahan Bowl prediction model says the Seahawks will see green en route to the Lombardi Trophy.
140 Million Reasons To Lend
Aaron Passman
Lending is evolving, and credit unions are adapting. This week, CreditUnions.com examines how shifting economic conditions are reshaping lending strategies.
Rethinking Auto Lending And The Choices Facing Credit Union Leaders
Callahan & Associates
Affordability pressures, extended loan terms, and shifting vehicle values are forcing institutions to look beyond familiar structures and reconsider how to balance risk and return.
What Credit Unions Can Do NOW To Launch And Expand Student Lending Programs
Callahan & Associates
Credit unions are uniquely well-positioned to guide members through uncertainty and fill essential funding gaps.