A Lean, Green Lending Machine
May 31, 2021
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Iowa’s largest credit union has spent nearly two decades becoming the state’s go-to lender. How did it get here? And what comes next?
Mortgages
3 Mortgage Origination Trends From 2020
May 24, 2021
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HMDA data sheds light on the U.S. mortgage market every year. Mortgage production flourished in 2020, but what else happened?
Increasing Credit Union Profitability
May 3, 2021
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Profitability in an increasingly competitive financial services marketplace, it’s more important than ever.
Industry Trends: Loans (4Q20)
April 5, 2021
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Mortgage originations set a quarterly record while consumer lending rebounded in the fourth quarter of 2020. Further economic reopening brings optimism, but the industry must monitor pandemic-related declines in asset quality.
How To Make Mortgages And Keep Your Distance
March 18, 2021
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Affinity Plus FCU offers curbside closings so members can refinance or purchase homes during the coronavirus pandemic.
It’s A Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood
February 12, 2021
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Columbus United FCU joins forces with a national nonprofit to champion housing availability in rural Nebraska.
Don’t Refi. Modify.
February 1, 2021
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Low interest rates have ignited interest in refinances. At Star One, mortgage modifications build member loyalty.
Prepare Members For A Hotly Competitive Homebuying Market
November 2, 2020
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How a Roadmap to Homeownership can provide an edge to homebuyers, especially first-timers.
3 Lending Trends To Inform Strategy In 2021
November 2, 2020
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Loan performance in 2020 might shed light on the future of credit union lending.
Marketing Automation: Driving More Efficient Mortgage Lending Operations
September 28, 2020
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Marketing automation offers many advantages to credit unions that are pursuing growth and that seek to deepen relationships with their members.
A Lean, Green Lending Machine
Iowa’s largest credit union has spent nearly two decades becoming the state’s go-to lender. How did it get here? And what comes next?
3 Mortgage Origination Trends From 2020
HMDA data sheds light on the U.S. mortgage market every year. Mortgage production flourished in 2020, but what else happened?
Increasing Credit Union Profitability
Profitability in an increasingly competitive financial services marketplace, it’s more important than ever.
Industry Trends: Loans (4Q20)
Mortgage originations set a quarterly record while consumer lending rebounded in the fourth quarter of 2020. Further economic reopening brings optimism, but the industry must ...
How To Make Mortgages And Keep Your Distance
Affinity Plus FCU offers curbside closings so members can refinance or purchase homes during the coronavirus pandemic.
It’s A Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood
Columbus United FCU joins forces with a national nonprofit to champion housing availability in rural Nebraska.
Don’t Refi. Modify.
Low interest rates have ignited interest in refinances. At Star One, mortgage modifications build member loyalty.
Prepare Members For A Hotly Competitive Homebuying Market
How a Roadmap to Homeownership can provide an edge to homebuyers, especially first-timers.
3 Lending Trends To Inform Strategy In 2021
Loan performance in 2020 might shed light on the future of credit union lending.
Marketing Automation: Driving More Efficient Mortgage Lending Operations
Marketing automation offers many advantages to credit unions that are pursuing growth and that seek to deepen relationships with their members.
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