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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.
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.
The Time Is Right For Student Loan Refinance And Repayment Assistance
September 25, 2017
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The hottest employee benefit of 2017 could be a new opportunity for credit unions.
2 Ways An Indiana Credit Union Builds Revenue
September 25, 2017
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A new strategy at Purdue Federal has delivered a $1.5 million bump in interest income and an anticipated 3-basis-point jump in ROA.
4 Ways To Increase Member Engagement
September 18, 2017
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MSUFCU looks inward to identify sticky products and save members millions.
Learn How ASI FCU Took Its Indirect Lending In Another Direction And Exceeded Expectations
September 18, 2017
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Partnering with an experienced provider of comprehensive lending solutions has helped the Louisiana credit union grow market share and control costs.
Unsecured Vs. Secured: Facing The Challenges Of Unsecured Lending
September 11, 2017
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A focus on growing the credit card portfolio can yield growth among multiple loan touch points.
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.
The Time Is Right For Student Loan Refinance And Repayment Assistance
The hottest employee benefit of 2017 could be a new opportunity for credit unions.
2 Ways An Indiana Credit Union Builds Revenue
A new strategy at Purdue Federal has delivered a $1.5 million bump in interest income and an anticipated 3-basis-point jump in ROA.
4 Ways To Increase Member Engagement
MSUFCU looks inward to identify sticky products and save members millions.
Learn How ASI FCU Took Its Indirect Lending In Another Direction And Exceeded Expectations
Partnering with an experienced provider of comprehensive lending solutions has helped the Louisiana credit union grow market share and control costs.
Unsecured Vs. Secured: Facing The Challenges Of Unsecured Lending
A focus on growing the credit card portfolio can yield growth among multiple loan touch points.
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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.