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.
An Engaged And Informed Owner Makes The Credit Union Industry Stronger
March 22, 2017
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Why the merger system is too rigged for “insider gains.”
Merger Notice On The Wall. How To Make Members Care At All?
March 22, 2017
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The debate over credit union mergers should be about engaging member-owners as much as throwing shade at sales jobs by self-serving insiders.
Key Advice For A Credit Union Turnaround
March 20, 2017
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When Keys FCU put itself into voluntary conservatorship in 2009, its leaders and staff knew rebuilding together was the only way to save the credit union.
How I Didn’t Spend My Spring Break
March 20, 2017
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30% of college students surveyed for a LendEDU study said they used student loan money for spring break. That’s their business … and their burden.
How 2 Credit Unions Became Leaders In 12-Month Loan Growth
March 15, 2017
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A California credit union buys loans to ease excess liquidity while a Colorado crew sells first mortgages to firefighters.
Credit Union “Sales” Use Secrecy To Undermine The Movement
March 8, 2017
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Some mergers now appear to be little more than bank-like takeovers, without the transparency.
Don’t Stereotype Me. Compete For Me.
March 7, 2017
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To serve consumers of alternative financial services, credit unions must first understand who they are and what they want.
A Look At Credit Union Lending In 2016
March 6, 2017
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The strong lending growth posted by U.S. credit unions in fourth quarter 2016 is an apt wrap-up for a successful year.
How To Score With HELOCs
March 6, 2017
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Targeted promotions generate enough volume to make up for the smaller margin on home equity lines at SECU of Maryland.
Strengthening Portfolio Performance Is Critical In Today’s Auto Lending Marketplace
March 6, 2017
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The inability to properly measure, manage, and predict risk appropriately has been the ruin of many a lender.
Merger Notice On The Wall. How To Make Members Care At All?
The debate over credit union mergers should be about engaging member-owners as much as throwing shade at sales jobs by self-serving insiders.
Key Advice For A Credit Union Turnaround
When Keys FCU put itself into voluntary conservatorship in 2009, its leaders and staff knew rebuilding together was the only way to save the credit ...
How I Didn’t Spend My Spring Break
30% of college students surveyed for a LendEDU study said they used student loan money for spring break. That’s their business … and their burden. ...
How 2 Credit Unions Became Leaders In 12-Month Loan Growth
A California credit union buys loans to ease excess liquidity while a Colorado crew sells first mortgages to firefighters.
Credit Union “Sales” Use Secrecy To Undermine The Movement
Some mergers now appear to be little more than bank-like takeovers, without the transparency.
Don’t Stereotype Me. Compete For Me.
To serve consumers of alternative financial services, credit unions must first understand who they are and what they want.
A Look At Credit Union Lending In 2016
The strong lending growth posted by U.S. credit unions in fourth quarter 2016 is an apt wrap-up for a successful year.
How To Score With HELOCs
Targeted promotions generate enough volume to make up for the smaller margin on home equity lines at SECU of Maryland.
Strengthening Portfolio Performance Is Critical In Today’s Auto Lending Marketplace
The inability to properly measure, manage, and predict risk appropriately has been the ruin of many a lender.
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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.
The Opportunity For Credit Unions In NCUA’s New Succession Planning Rule
Jennie Boden
Make your succession plan strategic and give it ‘teeth’ to reap the benefits of stronger governance and more effective C-suite leadership.
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.
An Engaged And Informed Owner Makes The Credit Union Industry Stronger