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.
Two Sides To Loan Delinquency And Why X Marks The Spot
June 26, 2017
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Five can’t-miss data points featured this week on CreditUnions.com.
Bringing Hope Back To Tampa Bay
June 22, 2017
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Economic turbulence had an entire Florida community singing the blues, but the reinvigoration of a cooperative cornerstone changed the outlook.
Send Help: Student Loan Debt Is Ruining My Life
June 21, 2017
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The millennial disposition toward education and the student loan debt often associated with it — and how credit unions can help them overcome it all.
The Hunt For New Data
June 19, 2017
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In this interview with CUbroadcast’s Mike Lawson, Callahan industry analyst Liz Furman highlights auto lending trends and more from CU Direct’s DRIVE17.
Debt Collectors Under The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
June 19, 2017
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Any time a debt collector or a creditor communicates with a consumer on a debt, it is important to first review federal and state laws.
New Charter, New Life For A New York Credit Union
June 12, 2017
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How a new headquarters building and a community charter underpinned growth at Peru FCU.
The Need For Speed In Auto Lending
June 7, 2017
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Takeaways from CU Direct’s DRIVE17 include the importance of speed, the impact of innovation, and improvements in dealer relationships.
10 Ways To Make A Great Hire
June 5, 2017
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Credit unions from across the country dish on tactics to find the best employees.
2 Real Millennials. 1 Real Mortgage. (Part 1)
June 1, 2017
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This millennial couple is moving into a mortgage. Follow their first-time homebuyer story.
3 Tips To Improve Loan Reviews
May 31, 2017
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Credit unions should consider moving from mere compliance checks to constant portfolio analysis. Here’s how to do that.
Two Sides To Loan Delinquency And Why X Marks The Spot
Five can't-miss data points featured this week on CreditUnions.com.
Bringing Hope Back To Tampa Bay
Economic turbulence had an entire Florida community singing the blues, but the reinvigoration of a cooperative cornerstone changed the outlook.
Send Help: Student Loan Debt Is Ruining My Life
The millennial disposition toward education and the student loan debt often associated with it — and how credit unions can help them overcome it all.
The Hunt For New Data
In this interview with CUbroadcast's Mike Lawson, Callahan industry analyst Liz Furman highlights auto lending trends and more from CU Direct's DRIVE17.
Debt Collectors Under The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
Any time a debt collector or a creditor communicates with a consumer on a debt, it is important to first review federal and state laws.
New Charter, New Life For A New York Credit Union
How a new headquarters building and a community charter underpinned growth at Peru FCU.
The Need For Speed In Auto Lending
Takeaways from CU Direct’s DRIVE17 include the importance of speed, the impact of innovation, and improvements in dealer relationships.
10 Ways To Make A Great Hire
Credit unions from across the country dish on tactics to find the best employees.
2 Real Millennials. 1 Real Mortgage. (Part 1)
This millennial couple is moving into a mortgage. Follow their first-time homebuyer story.
3 Tips To Improve Loan Reviews
Credit unions should consider moving from mere compliance checks to constant portfolio analysis. Here’s how to do that.
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.