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 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.
The 2015 Credit Union Leaders
April 25, 2017
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At year-end 2015, see which credit unions lead the way in six key cooperative metrics.
Attracting Millennials, Boosting Mobile, And Member-First Mergers
April 24, 2017
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Five can’t-miss data points featured this week on CreditUnions.com.
A Safe Harbor For Small Business Banking
April 24, 2017
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How a Northwest credit union partners with three other credit unions and a local CDFI lender to help microbusinesses prosper.
The Past, Present, And Future Of The Allowance For Loan Losses
April 18, 2017
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ALL insights and observations for year-end 2012.
Auto Lending By The Numbers (4Q 2016)
April 17, 2017
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Credit unions captured 18.0% of the auto lending market in the fourth quarter. That’s an increase over one year ago. Where is that growth coming from?
Grants, Earnings, And Loan Reviews
April 10, 2017
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Four can’t-miss data points featured this week on CreditUnions.com.
Industry Performance By The Numbers (4Q 2016)
April 10, 2017
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Twenty-eight graphs, charts, and maps that evaluate credit union performance in the fourth quarter of 2016.
Take Your Business With Self-Employed Borrowers To Next Level
April 3, 2017
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The self-employed represent 10% of the nation’s workforce. Discover the tools you need to take your business with self-employed borrowers to the next level.
2017 Economic Outlook
March 31, 2017
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Callahan’s annual Executive Outlook Survey shines a light on the economic challenges and opportunities for credit unions in the months ahead.
The 2016 Credit Union Leaders
At year-end 2016, see which credit unions lead the way in six key cooperative metrics.
The 2015 Credit Union Leaders
At year-end 2015, see which credit unions lead the way in six key cooperative metrics.
Attracting Millennials, Boosting Mobile, And Member-First Mergers
Five can't-miss data points featured this week on CreditUnions.com.
A Safe Harbor For Small Business Banking
How a Northwest credit union partners with three other credit unions and a local CDFI lender to help microbusinesses prosper.
The Past, Present, And Future Of The Allowance For Loan Losses
ALL insights and observations for year-end 2012.
Auto Lending By The Numbers (4Q 2016)
Credit unions captured 18.0% of the auto lending market in the fourth quarter. That's an increase over one year ago. Where is that growth coming ...
Grants, Earnings, And Loan Reviews
Four can't-miss data points featured this week on CreditUnions.com.
Industry Performance By The Numbers (4Q 2016)
Twenty-eight graphs, charts, and maps that evaluate credit union performance in the fourth quarter of 2016.
Take Your Business With Self-Employed Borrowers To Next Level
The self-employed represent 10% of the nation’s workforce. Discover the tools you need to take your business with self-employed borrowers to the next level.
2017 Economic Outlook
Callahan’s annual Executive Outlook Survey shines a light on the economic challenges and opportunities for credit unions in the months ahead.
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A Rewards Program That Relies On Relationships, Not Usage
Savana Morie
Nuvision’s Added Advantage program tracks member engagement across the credit union, then rewards relationships through better pricing and other perks.
Innovations Financial Bets Big On Small Business Lending
Aaron Passman
CDFI grant funding helps the Florida cooperative offer microloans for small businesses after many banks pulled out of its market.
How Marine Credit Union Shifted Its Foundation From Siloed To Symbiotic
Savana Morie
By aligning governance, leadership, and day to day operations, Marine Credit Union transformed its foundation from a parallel operation into a visible extension of the credit union brand.
How Today’s Market Is Stress-Testing Credit Union And Bank Earnings Models
Andrew Lepczyk
Credit union and bank earnings reflect different business objectives. Those differences matter for how financial institutions serve their markets.
The Case For Marketing That Doesn’t Lead With The Credit Union
Savana Morie
Whitefish Credit Union barely mentions itself in its member stories. Instead, its high-quality video storytelling spotlights people, businesses, and communities, building trust, advocacy, and impact that don’t always show up in traditional ROI metrics.
Exit Interview: Deb Vollmer
Aaron Passman
The retired Langley FCU executive looks back on a career shaped by industry change, evolving leadership responsibility, and a constant focus on serving members first.
How Affinity FCU Became A Financial First Responder
Callahan & Associates
The New Jersey-New York metro credit union shares how a wellbeing-led strategy ensures members know where to turn first when life gets difficult.
Running With Scissors: The Bold Side Of Personalization
Callahan & Associates
To become skilled at personalization, credit unions must stop making assumptions about what resonates with members and start leveraging data to be sure.
A Short Guide To Compliance With The New Succession Planning Rule
Jennie Boden
Check all the right boxes while tying your credit union compliance efforts to strategy.
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.