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
Lending
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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.
State In The Spotlight: Hawaii
September 1, 2017
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Hawaiian credit unions are performing well in mortgage, auto loans, and regular savings products; however, financial cooperatives in the Aloha State have an opportunity to increase members relationships further via loans and long-term saving products.
How To Boost The Bottom Line While Really Trying
August 28, 2017
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Interest on loans drive the income train, but other revenue streams are steaming along.
2Q 2017 Trendwatch
August 28, 2017
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This must-attend quarterly event for credit union leaders covers performance trends, industry success stories, and areas of opportunity.
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.
State In The Spotlight: Hawaii
Hawaiian credit unions are performing well in mortgage, auto loans, and regular savings products; however, financial cooperatives in the Aloha State have an opportunity to ...
How To Boost The Bottom Line While Really Trying
Interest on loans drive the income train, but other revenue streams are steaming along.
2Q 2017 Trendwatch
This must-attend quarterly event for credit union leaders covers performance trends, industry success stories, and areas of opportunity.
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.
Browse Topics
Keep The Mortgage. Ditch The Fees.
Savana Morie
A rethink of closing costs, rate relief, and employer partnerships helped 7 17 Credit Union build an affordable housing mortgage program that works.
Home Is Where The Heart (And More) Is
Aaron Passman
Where is mortgage growth coming from right now? This week, CreditUnions.com covers a mix of home equity campaigns, targeted affordability programs, and niche lending strategies that are bringing borrowers back into the market.
3 Ways To Market For HELOC Success
Aaron Passman
Home equity lending is a winning option for credit unions in today’s mortgage environment. Learn how three different shops meet members’ needs.
Small House, Big Opportunity: 2 Takes On Manufactured Home Loans
Aaron Passman
Manufactured home loans can provide members access to affordable housing, including those in rural areas. Two credit unions share how they approach the niche product.
Mortgage Lending Is Back, But It Looks Different
Tony Waltrich
After a prolonged slowdown, signs of life are returning to mortgage lending. Growth is uneven, with first-time buyers and shifting rate dynamics driving activity in select segments.
MSUFCU Turns A Break In Payments Into A Member Experience Moment
Aaron Passman
The Michigan cooperative keeps everyday payments working and members happy by using a common friction point to build brand loyalty.
Insights From The Outside: Don Rositano
Marc Rapport
How a former Sam’s Club finance leader adapted his member-first mindset to a not-for-profit credit union.
What’s In A Name: Vice President Of History And Culture
Aaron Passman
How a novel role instills SchoolsFirst FCU’s future leaders with an appreciation for its past.
Growth Is A Mindset, But Success Is In The Contract
Callahan & Associates
Arriba Advisors co-founder Tom Russell explores how credit unions can bridge the gap between a growth mindset and their technical reality.
Fraud Is Faster, Smarter, And Harder To Stop. Here’s How To.
Callahan & Associates
RKL offers insight, expertise, and experience to help fight off growing threats.