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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.
Digital Validation And The Human Connection: A Powerful Combination For Mortgage Lending
November 13, 2017
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Credit unions can use their traditional member service strength as an advantage in the digital age.
Seeking Liquidity To Facilitate Loan Growth?
November 13, 2017
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Learn more about two channels of non-member deposits.
Ways Loan Officers Can Help Hispanic Millennial Homebuyers
November 13, 2017
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Understanding the role of family and technology can go a long way toward becoming the trusted agent for that most major of purchases.
Participations Grow While Secondary Sales Slow
November 13, 2017
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Secondary market sales of burgeoning credit union mortgage share remains dominant, but credit unions are selling more loans to each other, too.
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.
Digital Validation And The Human Connection: A Powerful Combination For Mortgage Lending
Credit unions can use their traditional member service strength as an advantage in the digital age.
Seeking Liquidity To Facilitate Loan Growth?
Learn more about two channels of non-member deposits.
Ways Loan Officers Can Help Hispanic Millennial Homebuyers
Understanding the role of family and technology can go a long way toward becoming the trusted agent for that most major of purchases.
Participations Grow While Secondary Sales Slow
Secondary market sales of burgeoning credit union mortgage share remains dominant, but credit unions are selling more loans to each other, too.
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.
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CDFIs By The Numbers
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CDFI credit unions might be fewer in number, but their impact reaches millions of members, and their footprint highlights how targeted mission can translate into broad, measurable reach.
Credit Human Redefines ‘Green’ In The Heart Of Texas
Savana Morie
The credit union completed a three acre headquarters campus in 2021 that offers 52% more space while consuming a fraction of the resources. It’s a model of how cooperatives can lead on sustainability without sacrificing performance.
Serving The Underserved Without Accepting Preventable Fraud Losses
Callahan & Associates
Preventable fraud losses quietly erode credit union margins. The difference between a 25% and 6% loss rate isn’t risk. It’s execution.
Inside An In-School Model That Links Classrooms With College And Careers
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Holy Rosary Credit Union has embedded itself into a local high school’s career and technical education program, offering scholarships, internships, and courses eligible for college credit.
6 Credit Union Executive Priorities For 2026
Jay Johnson
Credit union leaders want to know where peers are placing their focus. These six priorities reflect how leadership teams are responding to change with intention and clarity.
What’s Next For Credit Union Earnings?
Omar Shalabi
As margin support begins to fade, earnings performance is becoming more sensitive to revenue mix and harder to interpret through public reporting alone.
The Great Wealth Transfer Is Also A Relationship Transfer
Savana Morie
Harvard FCU combines digital estate planning with human financial guidance to support positive, proactive wealth transfer across generations.
The Lending Lag Is Real, And Here’s What Smaller Credit Unions Can Do About It
Callahan & Associates
Discover how small to midsize credit unions can weather the economic headwinds hitting their communities right now.
Fresh Risks For Financial Markets
Jason Haley
Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.
What’s In A Name: AVP Of Member Insights
Aaron Passman
At Service Credit Union, Dave Widener connects data, strategy, and culture to shape better outcomes for members.