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 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.
Is Automated Automobile Disruption Less Than Five Years Away?
May 31, 2017
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One report believes automated cars will be road ready by 2021. From then, the world will change fast.
Risk And Compliance Tools, New Credit Reporting Standards, And Next-Gen Branching
May 30, 2017
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Five can’t-miss data points featured this week on CreditUnions.com.
Analytics And Technology In The Credit Union Risk And Compliance Ecosystem
May 29, 2017
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Analytics and technology are supporting a new wave of automated compliance and risk decisioning. Is your credit union ready to take the leap?
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.
Is Automated Automobile Disruption Less Than Five Years Away?
One report believes automated cars will be road ready by 2021. From then, the world will change fast.
Risk And Compliance Tools, New Credit Reporting Standards, And Next-Gen Branching
Five can't-miss data points featured this week on CreditUnions.com.
Analytics And Technology In The Credit Union Risk And Compliance Ecosystem
Analytics and technology are supporting a new wave of automated compliance and risk decisioning. Is your credit union ready to take the leap?
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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.
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 unique 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.
The Numbers Are Good. The Moment Is Hard.
William Hunt
Members are anxious about their financial futures, even as credit unions remain financially strong. Institutions that respond to this moment can make 2026 a turning point.
Wages Are Growing. Wallets Are Not.
Sherry Virden
Global events are flowing directly into household budgets, reshaping how credit union members save, borrow, and cope. Such trends don’t always show up in headline data.
Credit Unions Are Having A Margin Moment
Tony Waltrich
Credit unions are benefiting from a rare margin advantage as loans reprice slower than deposits. The question now is how institutions will use that strength to better serve members.