Participations Grow While Secondary Sales Slow
Secondary market sales of burgeoning credit union mortgage share remains dominant, but credit unions are selling more loans to each other, too.
Secondary market sales of burgeoning credit union mortgage share remains dominant, but credit unions are selling more loans to each other, too.
Five can’t-miss data points featured this week on CreditUnions.com.
Four can’t-miss data points featured this week on CreditUnions.com.
Credit unions are on track to hit $2.3 billion in participations sold in fourth quarter 2016.
Home equity lines of credit are drawing renewed interest among banks and credit unions as housing prices rebound amidst consumer confidence.
In today’s changing and often-uncertain economic environment, balance sheet management is top-of-mind with credit union executives.
Kevin Kesecker, vice president and chief lending officer for SECU of Maryland, offers advice on how to review packaged loans to make sure they are attractive — and worthwhile — to the credit union.
The fine print counts, so here are some common terms found in commercial loan documents spelled out in plain English.
The $6 billion credit union’s turnkey loan participation model helps two small credit unions get back in the cards game.
These seven charts highlight how things have changed in the past year and offer insight into what it means for credit unions moving forward.

Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.

A rethink of closing costs, rate relief, and employer partnerships helped 7 17 Credit Union build an affordable housing mortgage program that works.

Where is mortgage growth coming from right now? This week, CreditUnions.com covers a mix of home equity campaigns, targeted affordability programs, and niche lending strategies that are bringing borrowers back into the market.

Home equity lending is a winning option for credit unions in today’s mortgage environment. Learn how three different shops meet members’ needs.

Manufactured home loans can provide members access to affordable housing, including those in rural areas. Two credit unions share how they approach the niche product.

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.

The Michigan cooperative keeps everyday payments working and members happy by using a common friction point to build brand loyalty.

How a former Sam’s Club finance leader adapted his member-first mindset to a not-for-profit credit union.

How a novel role instills SchoolsFirst FCU’s future leaders with an appreciation for its past.

Arriba Advisors co-founder Tom Russell explores how credit unions can bridge the gap between a growth mindset and their technical reality.