Strategies To Enhance Mortgage Efficiency Without Cutting Jobs
Credit unions are shuffling staff and reimagining operations to make up for a slowdown in home lending.
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The Art Of Selling On Social Media
Credit unions are navigating regulatory compliance and setting guidelines to help mortgage, investment, and deposit teams gain more traction on social.
2024 Lending Outlook: Hopes, Fears, And Serving Members In The Year Ahead
Forget the Beige Book — these credit union executives offer insights on what it will take to see green.
What’s The Deal With Loan Participations?
February 21, 2017
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Credit unions are on track to hit $2.3 billion in participations sold in fourth quarter 2016.
A 5-Year Plan To Hit $1 Billion In Assets
February 20, 2017
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How Texas Trust’s approach to lending, technology, and convenience paved the path to asset growth.
Auto Market Share In 3Q 2016
February 20, 2017
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Which states rank top in the nation for credit union auto loan originations?
Fee Elimination, Loan Trends, And Strategy Development
February 13, 2017
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Five can’t-miss data points featured this week on CreditUnions.com.
Lending By The Numbers (3Q 2016)
February 13, 2017
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Credit unions originated $343.6 billion through third quarter 2016 — that’s an all-time record. See which areas contributed to this double-digit year-over-year growth.
2016 Was A Good Year For Member Business Lending
February 13, 2017
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Fourth quarter trends suggest credit unions will break MBL records.
Indirect Lending At Year-End 2016
February 13, 2017
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Indirect loans are taking an ever-increasing share of the auto portfolio, but growth is not even across credit union location and size.
The Importance Of First Quarter Share Growth
February 6, 2017
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If credit unions continue on their current path, will they be able to fund future loans solely through share growth?
Third Quarter 2016 Shares By The Numbers
February 1, 2017
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Share balances in third quarter increased at the fastest rate since fourth quarter 2009, but the loan-to-share ratio still grew.
A Strategy To Serve C And D Paper Borrowers
February 1, 2017
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Cornhusker credit union Trius FCU offers ways to reach good borrowers in hard times while still mitigating risk.
What’s The Deal With Loan Participations?
Credit unions are on track to hit $2.3 billion in participations sold in fourth quarter 2016.
A 5-Year Plan To Hit $1 Billion In Assets
How Texas Trust’s approach to lending, technology, and convenience paved the path to asset growth.
Auto Market Share In 3Q 2016
Which states rank top in the nation for credit union auto loan originations?
Fee Elimination, Loan Trends, And Strategy Development
Five can't-miss data points featured this week on CreditUnions.com.
Lending By The Numbers (3Q 2016)
Credit unions originated $343.6 billion through third quarter 2016 — that's an all-time record. See which areas contributed to this double-digit year-over-year growth.
2016 Was A Good Year For Member Business Lending
Fourth quarter trends suggest credit unions will break MBL records.
Indirect Lending At Year-End 2016
Indirect loans are taking an ever-increasing share of the auto portfolio, but growth is not even across credit union location and size.
The Importance Of First Quarter Share Growth
If credit unions continue on their current path, will they be able to fund future loans solely through share growth?
Third Quarter 2016 Shares By The Numbers
Share balances in third quarter increased at the fastest rate since fourth quarter 2009, but the loan-to-share ratio still grew.
A Strategy To Serve C And D Paper Borrowers
Cornhusker credit union Trius FCU offers ways to reach good borrowers in hard times while still mitigating risk.
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Financial Wellbeing Is About More Than Vulnerability
Chris Howard
Half of Americans feel financially secure, yet one in five is suffering. A consortium of credit unions is changing the narrative by focusing on emotional engagement and trust.
How To Build AI Strategy In Real Time (Part 1)
Marc Rapport
Six credit union leaders share how they are balancing innovation and governance while deploying new tools.
How To Build AI Strategy In Real Time (Part 2)
Marc Rapport
Six credit union leaders share how they are balancing innovation and governance while deploying new tools.
Credit Union Finance Leaders Saddle Up For 2026
Aaron Passman
After an anxious 2025, CFOs and observers across the industry are preparing for the year ahead — for better or for worse.
Changes Are Why You Need Today’s Nacha Rulebook
Callahan & Associates
Quality payments are a hallmark of the ACH Network. Follow the rules and do right by members.
Hurricane Knocked The Power Out? New Orleans Firemen’s FCU Is Ready.
Aaron Passman
The next big storm in the Gulf isn’t an “if,” it’s a “when,” but the small Gulf-area credit union has a plan to help the community get back on its feet when the time comes.
6 Lessons For Credit Unions From Craft Breweries
Alix Patterson
Craft breweries demonstrate how commitment to value, operational agility, and community focus can ignite growth and drive property.
It’s Been A Noisy, Yet Resilient Year For The U.S. Economy
Jason Haley
Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.
Every Member Deserves A Financial Oasis
Callahan & Associates
Discover how First Alliance Credit Union is redefining success by putting values and member needs at the heart of everything it does.
The K-Shaped Recovery And An Economy Divided
Tony Waltrich
Inflation, debt, and income inequality are fueling a K-shaped, post-pandemic recovery, widening the gap between different economic segments and challenging lower-income households.