Applying for a mortgage can be stressful and opaque. A new platform from the nation’s largest credit union improves the experience for would-be homeowners.
Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
First mortgages added $36.3 billion to the total loan portfolio in 2018.
Seattle and Washington, DC, are outperforming national averages in income and housing. But how do these markets fare in credit union membership growth and engagement metrics?
Based on February traffic (and our editorial instincts), here are the top articles and blogs that appeared on CreditUnions.com.
Last summer was the most competitive homebuying season of all time, and credit unions are preparing for more action in 2019.
Total loans at U.S. credit unions increased 9.5% in the third quarter of 2018 and reached an all-time high.
A self-built program at Silver State Schools gives homebuyers a break and provides realtors another avenue to source clients.
First mortgage balances at credit unions were up 9.9% as of Sept. 30, 2018.
Membership growth, earnings gap, and lending market share — find out how credit unions performed in the third quarter.
New data from Gallup shows half of all employees who work for companies that pay for AI tools use them. Credit unions are building their own momentum.
For Mike and Dave Valentine, the family business just happens to be credit unions. The father-son duo talk leadership styles, cooperative values, and the lessons they’ve learned from each other along the way.
People who are truly financially thriving have both means and a sense of security that comes from confidence about the future. Building that kind of emotional engagement requires a deliberate design of everyday interactions.
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.