The Refi Boom Comes To Student Loans
July 25, 2016
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Low rate environment and soaring student debt lead to growing refinance boom in student lending.
Loan Servicing
What To Consider Before Outsourcing A Credit Card Program
July 13, 2016
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There are three broad credit card management options that carry their own advantages and considerations.
Mortgages, Millennials, And Military Matters
June 14, 2016
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Empowering and engaging potential new homeowners and honoring obligations to military borrowers get close scrutiny at opening day of NAFCU’s annual conference.
Good Loans for Students = Good Business for Members 1st FCU
April 28, 2016
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Members 1st FCU finds early success with recent launch of private student lending solution.
How To Move To An In-House Business Model
November 16, 2015
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SECU of Maryland’s move to bring its business lending operations in-house resulted in a return on investment in the range of 250 to 300 basis points.
Retain Loans And Increase Portfolio Yield With Online Loan Modification Services
November 9, 2015
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Making it easy to modify loans increases yield and revenue while building loyal relationships to last beyond the original note.
Reading The Roil Of Mortgage Regulations
October 22, 2015
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Not all dark waters as TRID changes take effect and HMDA changes announced, but much work remains.
Anatomy Of A Leadership Culture
September 14, 2015
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In February, Callahan & Associates visited Iowa-based Veridian Credit Union ($20.B, Waterloo, IA) for a two-day investigation into how the credit union creates a culture where everyone is a leader and everyone is an owner. Learn more in this quarter’s Anatomy Of A Leadership Culture.
A Grace Period By Any Other Name
June 11, 2015
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Call it what you will, CFPB’s promise to go easy on mortgage disclosure changes provides some temporary relief.
Using Underwriting To Broaden Your Reach
March 2, 2015
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Effective underwriting facilitates two primary benefits: driving profitable loan growth and engaging members.
The Refi Boom Comes To Student Loans
Low rate environment and soaring student debt lead to growing refinance boom in student lending.
What To Consider Before Outsourcing A Credit Card Program
There are three broad credit card management options that carry their own advantages and considerations.
Mortgages, Millennials, And Military Matters
Empowering and engaging potential new homeowners and honoring obligations to military borrowers get close scrutiny at opening day of NAFCU’s annual conference.
Good Loans for Students = Good Business for Members 1st FCU
Members 1st FCU finds early success with recent launch of private student lending solution.
How To Move To An In-House Business Model
SECU of Maryland’s move to bring its business lending operations in-house resulted in a return on investment in the range of 250 to 300 basis ...
Retain Loans And Increase Portfolio Yield With Online Loan Modification Services
Making it easy to modify loans increases yield and revenue while building loyal relationships to last beyond the original note.
Reading The Roil Of Mortgage Regulations
Not all dark waters as TRID changes take effect and HMDA changes announced, but much work remains.
Anatomy Of A Leadership Culture
In February, Callahan & Associates visited Iowa-based Veridian Credit Union ($20.B, Waterloo, IA) for a two-day investigation into how the credit union creates a culture ...
A Grace Period By Any Other Name
Call it what you will, CFPB's promise to go easy on mortgage disclosure changes provides some temporary relief.
Using Underwriting To Broaden Your Reach
Effective underwriting facilitates two primary benefits: driving profitable loan growth and engaging members.
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