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 1Q 2017
May 24, 2017
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Shares, loans, and full-time employee growth. How did credit unions perform in first quarter?
Auto Leases, Hiring Best Practices, And Rewards Programs
May 22, 2017
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Five can’t-miss data points featured this week on CreditUnions.com.
The Credit Union Opportunity In Auto Leasing
May 22, 2017
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When it comes to building a strong auto portfolio, there are ways to serve members outside the traditional loan.
Millennials In Focus
May 22, 2017
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What recent college grads say about student debt, what they needed at age 18, and how they chose their bank or credit union.
A Strategy To Manage Cash And Serve Members
May 15, 2017
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Mountain America Credit Union is a veteran user of cash management analytics, but it’s still learning how to optimize its understanding of and confidence in the system.
A New Approach To Pay Scales At Member One FCU
May 10, 2017
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The Virginia credit union changed its mortgage lending paradigm to accommodate members’ availability and interests.
Percentage Of Sales To The Secondary Market Decline For 1Q 2017
May 10, 2017
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Mortgage loan originations had a strong first quarter, but credit unions are keeping a larger percentage of mortgages on their books.
How Credit Unions From The Big Apple To Silicon Valley Help Members Buy Homes
May 8, 2017
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Down payment assistance, home-buyer education, and savings plans are among the tools used by New York University FCU and San Mateo Credit Union to put members in homes in the hottest markets.
Follow The Golden Brick Road
May 8, 2017
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The story behind Golden 1 Credit Union’s 35.5% auto loan growth.
ITM Best Practices, Selling Homes In Hot Markets, And Lending By The Numbers
May 8, 2017
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Five can’t-miss data points featured this week on CreditUnions.com.
3 Takeaways From Trendwatch 1Q 2017
Shares, loans, and full-time employee growth. How did credit unions perform in first quarter?
Auto Leases, Hiring Best Practices, And Rewards Programs
Five can't-miss data points featured this week on CreditUnions.com.
The Credit Union Opportunity In Auto Leasing
When it comes to building a strong auto portfolio, there are ways to serve members outside the traditional loan.
Millennials In Focus
What recent college grads say about student debt, what they needed at age 18, and how they chose their bank or credit union.
A Strategy To Manage Cash And Serve Members
Mountain America Credit Union is a veteran user of cash management analytics, but it’s still learning how to optimize its understanding of and confidence in ...
A New Approach To Pay Scales At Member One FCU
The Virginia credit union changed its mortgage lending paradigm to accommodate members’ availability and interests.
Percentage Of Sales To The Secondary Market Decline For 1Q 2017
Mortgage loan originations had a strong first quarter, but credit unions are keeping a larger percentage of mortgages on their books.
How Credit Unions From The Big Apple To Silicon Valley Help Members Buy Homes
Down payment assistance, home-buyer education, and savings plans are among the tools used by New York University FCU and San Mateo Credit Union to put ...
Follow The Golden Brick Road
The story behind Golden 1 Credit Union's 35.5% auto loan growth.
ITM Best Practices, Selling Homes In Hot Markets, And Lending By The Numbers
Five can't-miss data points featured this week on CreditUnions.com.
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Manufactured Homes Help Close The Housing Affordability Gap
Aaron Passman
Lower prices and better amenities are making pre-built homes an appealing option for credit unions looking to bolster their balance sheet and borrowers stymied by the affordable housing crisis.
How Prepared Are U.S. Workers For Retirement? The Answer Is, ‘Not Well.’
Andrew Lepczyk
Data from Vanguard shows retirement preparation declines with age, leaving no generation fully ready. The gap presents both a challenge and an opportunity for credit unions.
What’s In A Name: Chief People And Technology Officer
Savana Morie
It’s not every day a technology leader takes over HR. Vantage West’s Rob Hoyle explains why the two disciplines are linked now more than ever.
The Employee Benefit Cost Crisis And The Financial Strategy Forward-Thinking Credit Unions Are Using To Solve It
Callahan & Associates
Rising credit union benefit costs don’t have to remain a permanent operating burden.
Financial Market Jitters Escalate
Jason Haley
Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.
Takeaways From Day 2 Of GAC
Aaron Passman
From macroeconomics to multiculturalism, the future of AI, and more, the second day of this year’s convention was packed with insights.
Takeaways From Day 1 Of GAC
Aaron Passman
From new attitudes to new ways of thinking about service delivery, here’s a look at the first day of the industry’s biggest event.
Credit Union Storytelling With A Mission Focus
Marc Rapport
Storytelling drives growth and loyalty at Navy Federal, where real member experiences become narratives that strengthen trust, reinforce value, and build lasting relationships.
How Lake Trust Turns Member Experiences Into Brand Strategy
Savana Morie
From where stories come from to how they’re produced and distributed, Lake Trust shares how authentic member narratives strengthen its brand and show what “positive impact” looks like in action.
How An Internal Storyteller Fuels Member Growth At Navy Federal
Marc Rapport
An expert in user experience turns complex problems and opportunities into narratives that guide leaders toward confident decisions and growth-focused investment.