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 2Q 2017
August 23, 2017
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Member, first mortgage, and share growth. How did credit unions perform in the second quarter?
Mergers Shrink Credit Union Numbers, But The Mortgage Business Keeps Growing
August 21, 2017
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Fewer credit unions are originating mortgages, but credit union mortgage market share is increasing. Learn about the driving forces behind these trends.
How Financial Counseling Dampers Delinquencies
August 21, 2017
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A southern Louisiana credit union combines collections with counseling to improve loan performance as well as members’ lives.
Female CEO Performance, Mortgage Lending, And Auto Market Share
August 21, 2017
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Five can’t-miss data points featured this week on CreditUnions.com.
Auto Lending In A Tightening Market
August 17, 2017
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In the second quarter of 2017, the credit union auto market share and portfolio expanded despite declines in auto production and sales.
Retain Employees, Develop Leaders, Catch Skimmers
August 14, 2017
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Five can’t-miss data points featured this week on CreditUnions.com.
20 Months. 7,000 Transactions. Thousands In Member Savings.
August 14, 2017
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A fledgling title insurance CUSO at California Credit Union saves dollars and makes sense.
Navigating The Waves Of The Dynamic Auto Marketplace
August 10, 2017
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Heritage Community Credit Union continues to lend amid declines in auto production and sales.
Buying A Home. How Risky Is That?
August 9, 2017
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An analysis of home values by ZIP code could topple the assumption that owning a home remains the best of investments.
Silicon Valley Innovates To Meet Loan Needs
August 9, 2017
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KeyPoint Credit Union offers a range of loan products to help members enter the housing market.
3 Takeaways From Trendwatch 2Q 2017
Member, first mortgage, and share growth. How did credit unions perform in the second quarter?
Mergers Shrink Credit Union Numbers, But The Mortgage Business Keeps Growing
Fewer credit unions are originating mortgages, but credit union mortgage market share is increasing. Learn about the driving forces behind these trends.
How Financial Counseling Dampers Delinquencies
A southern Louisiana credit union combines collections with counseling to improve loan performance as well as members’ lives.
Female CEO Performance, Mortgage Lending, And Auto Market Share
Five can't-miss data points featured this week on CreditUnions.com.
Auto Lending In A Tightening Market
In the second quarter of 2017, the credit union auto market share and portfolio expanded despite declines in auto production and sales.
Retain Employees, Develop Leaders, Catch Skimmers
Five can't-miss data points featured this week on CreditUnions.com.
20 Months. 7,000 Transactions. Thousands In Member Savings.
A fledgling title insurance CUSO at California Credit Union saves dollars and makes sense.
Navigating The Waves Of The Dynamic Auto Marketplace
Heritage Community Credit Union continues to lend amid declines in auto production and sales.
Silicon Valley Innovates To Meet Loan Needs
KeyPoint Credit Union offers a range of loan products to help members enter the housing market.
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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.
Buying A Home. How Risky Is That?