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.
Lending By The Numbers (4Q 2016)
May 5, 2017
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Credit unions lent $461.2 billion throughout 2016, surpassing 2015 totals by 12.3%. See how top, middle, and lagging performers differed.
The Driving Factors Of Average Member Relationship
May 2, 2017
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For Long Beach Firemen’s Credit Union, real estate lending is driving its average member relationship.
Auto Leases, Balloons, And Pre-Approvals
May 1, 2017
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Five can’t-miss data points featured this week on CreditUnions.com.
Millennials Face A New American Dream
May 1, 2017
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The American Dream is a strong national ethos that defines this country. But has that dream evolved, and does it mean the same thing for me as it once did for past generations?
My College Questions
May 1, 2017
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Enrollment in college and the amount of student loan debt are at an all-time high. See where two millennials at the University of South Carolina fall into the student debt narrative.
Tips To Build A Better Leasing Program
May 1, 2017
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A Cleveland credit union is one of only seven of its size in the country that makes auto leases, and it does a lot of them.
A Personal Approach To Dealer-Referred Loans
May 1, 2017
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How a hybrid indirect business model helps a Palmetto State credit union earn auto loan referrals and new member face time.
ABECU Brews Business With Balloon Notes For Cars
May 1, 2017
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The St. Louis-based credit union makes a nice niche business out of a lease-like product.
4 Tips To Make Gamification Work For Your Members
April 26, 2017
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There’s no secret code to control members’ actions, but gamification can still help credit unions encourage financially sound behavior.
The 2016 Credit Union Leaders
April 25, 2017
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At year-end 2016, see which credit unions lead the way in six key cooperative metrics.
Lending By The Numbers (4Q 2016)
Credit unions lent $461.2 billion throughout 2016, surpassing 2015 totals by 12.3%. See how top, middle, and lagging performers differed.
The Driving Factors Of Average Member Relationship
For Long Beach Firemen’s Credit Union, real estate lending is driving its average member relationship.
Auto Leases, Balloons, And Pre-Approvals
Five can't-miss data points featured this week on CreditUnions.com.
Millennials Face A New American Dream
The American Dream is a strong national ethos that defines this country. But has that dream evolved, and does it mean the same thing for ...
My College Questions
Enrollment in college and the amount of student loan debt are at an all-time high. See where two millennials at the University of South Carolina ...
Tips To Build A Better Leasing Program
A Cleveland credit union is one of only seven of its size in the country that makes auto leases, and it does a lot of ...
A Personal Approach To Dealer-Referred Loans
How a hybrid indirect business model helps a Palmetto State credit union earn auto loan referrals and new member face time.
ABECU Brews Business With Balloon Notes For Cars
The St. Louis-based credit union makes a nice niche business out of a lease-like product.
4 Tips To Make Gamification Work For Your Members
There’s no secret code to control members’ actions, but gamification can still help credit unions encourage financially sound behavior.
The 2016 Credit Union Leaders
At year-end 2016, see which credit unions lead the way in six key cooperative metrics.
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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.