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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.
1 Mortgage Metric Sliced 6 Ways (Part 3)
November 13, 2017
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New HMDA data shows how credit unions in different NCUA regions fared in 2016. And finally, loan purpose.
1 Mortgage Metric Sliced 6 Ways (Part 2)
November 8, 2017
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New HMDA data shows how credit unions in different NCUA regions fared in 2016. Up now, loan type.
CUbroadcast Highlights Credit Union Mortgage Performance
November 7, 2017
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In episode No. 836, Callahan’s Senior Director of Industry Analysis Sam Taft joins the show to discuss trends in the mortgage market.
Slicing A Mortgage Metric And Managing Liquidity
November 6, 2017
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Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
3 Essential Factors To Look For In A Service Provider: Why A Credit Union-Focused Partner Is Important.
November 6, 2017
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A look at the three essential factors to evaluate partners to help credit union leaders best serve members and ensure their institution can thrive in areas that are outside their core competencies.
1 Mortgage Metric Sliced 6 Ways (Part 1)
November 6, 2017
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New HMDA data shows how credit unions in different NCUA regions fared in 2016. Up first, mortgage originations.
Mortgage Leaders And A Boss Marketing Campaign
October 30, 2017
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Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Blank Checks Are Better Than Middle Men
October 30, 2017
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A Maryland credit union with a closed membership shows how its auto draft program is better for business than indirect lending.
How Meritrust Credit Union Overhauled Its Lending And Automated Decisioning
October 30, 2017
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Learn about how the Kansas credit union more than tripled its auto decisioning for direct and indirect loans.
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.
1 Mortgage Metric Sliced 6 Ways (Part 3)
New HMDA data shows how credit unions in different NCUA regions fared in 2016. And finally, loan purpose.
1 Mortgage Metric Sliced 6 Ways (Part 2)
New HMDA data shows how credit unions in different NCUA regions fared in 2016. Up now, loan type.
CUbroadcast Highlights Credit Union Mortgage Performance
In episode No. 836, Callahan's Senior Director of Industry Analysis Sam Taft joins the show to discuss trends in the mortgage market.
Slicing A Mortgage Metric And Managing Liquidity
Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
3 Essential Factors To Look For In A Service Provider: Why A Credit Union-Focused Partner Is Important.
A look at the three essential factors to evaluate partners to help credit union leaders best serve members and ensure their institution can thrive in ...
1 Mortgage Metric Sliced 6 Ways (Part 1)
New HMDA data shows how credit unions in different NCUA regions fared in 2016. Up first, mortgage originations.
Mortgage Leaders And A Boss Marketing Campaign
Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Blank Checks Are Better Than Middle Men
A Maryland credit union with a closed membership shows how its auto draft program is better for business than indirect lending.
How Meritrust Credit Union Overhauled Its Lending And Automated Decisioning
Learn about how the Kansas credit union more than tripled its auto decisioning for direct and indirect loans.
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.
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A Rewards Program That Relies On Relationships, Not Usage
Savana Morie
Nuvision’s Added Advantage program tracks member engagement across the credit union, then rewards relationships through better pricing and other perks.
Innovations Financial Bets Big On Small Business Lending
Aaron Passman
CDFI grant funding helps the Florida cooperative offer microloans for small businesses after many banks pulled out of its market.
How Marine Credit Union Shifted Its Foundation From Siloed To Symbiotic
Savana Morie
By aligning governance, leadership, and day to day operations, Marine Credit Union transformed its foundation from a parallel operation into a visible extension of the credit union brand.
How Today’s Market Is Stress-Testing Credit Union And Bank Earnings Models
Andrew Lepczyk
Credit union and bank earnings reflect different business objectives. Those differences matter for how financial institutions serve their markets.
The Case For Marketing That Doesn’t Lead With The Credit Union
Savana Morie
Whitefish Credit Union barely mentions itself in its member stories. Instead, its high-quality video storytelling spotlights people, businesses, and communities, building trust, advocacy, and impact that don’t always show up in traditional ROI metrics.
Exit Interview: Deb Vollmer
Aaron Passman
The retired Langley FCU executive looks back on a career shaped by industry change, evolving leadership responsibility, and a constant focus on serving members first.
How Affinity FCU Became A Financial First Responder
Callahan & Associates
The New Jersey-New York metro credit union shares how a wellbeing-led strategy ensures members know where to turn first when life gets difficult.
Running With Scissors: The Bold Side Of Personalization
Callahan & Associates
To become skilled at personalization, credit unions must stop making assumptions about what resonates with members and start leveraging data to be sure.
A Short Guide To Compliance With The New Succession Planning Rule
Jennie Boden
Check all the right boxes while tying your credit union compliance efforts to strategy.
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.