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.
The Re-emergence Of The First-Time Homebuyer
September 7, 2017
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Remember the 90s? That’s the last time first-time homebuyers purchased homes at the same level as second quarter 2017.
2 Real Millennials. 1 Real Mortgage. (Part 4)
September 6, 2017
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This millennial couple is moving into a mortgage. Follow their first-time homebuyer story.
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.
2 Real Millennials. 1 Real Mortgage. (Part 4)
This millennial couple is moving into a mortgage. Follow their first-time homebuyer story.
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.
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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.
The Re-emergence Of The First-Time Homebuyer