The Re-emergence Of The First-Time Homebuyer
September 7, 2017
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Remember the 90s? That’s the last time first-time homebuyers purchased homes at the same level as second quarter 2017.
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2 Real Millennials. 1 Real Mortgage. (Part 4)
September 6, 2017
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This millennial couple is moving into a mortgage. Follow their first-time homebuyer story.
How To Boost The Bottom Line While Really Trying
August 28, 2017
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Interest on loans drive the income train, but other revenue streams are steaming along.
Mergers Shrink Credit Union Numbers, But The Mortgage Business Keeps Growing
August 21, 2017
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Fewer credit unions are originating mortgages, but credit union mortgage market share is increasing. Learn about the driving forces behind these trends.
Female CEO Performance, Mortgage Lending, And Auto Market Share
August 21, 2017
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Five can’t-miss data points featured this week on CreditUnions.com.
Retain Employees, Develop Leaders, Catch Skimmers
August 14, 2017
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Five can’t-miss data points featured this week on CreditUnions.com.
20 Months. 7,000 Transactions. Thousands In Member Savings.
August 14, 2017
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A fledgling title insurance CUSO at California Credit Union saves dollars and makes sense.
Buying A Home. How Risky Is That?
August 9, 2017
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An analysis of home values by ZIP code could topple the assumption that owning a home remains the best of investments.
Silicon Valley Innovates To Meet Loan Needs
August 9, 2017
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KeyPoint Credit Union offers a range of loan products to help members enter the housing market.
Private Student Lending Performance: Steady As She Goes
August 8, 2017
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In 2008, credit unions began dipping their toes into what many considered to be the treacherous waters of private student lending. More than nine years later, credit unions are charting a positive course.
2 Real Millennials. 1 Real Mortgage. (Part 4)
This millennial couple is moving into a mortgage. Follow their first-time homebuyer story.
How To Boost The Bottom Line While Really Trying
Interest on loans drive the income train, but other revenue streams are steaming along.
Mergers Shrink Credit Union Numbers, But The Mortgage Business Keeps Growing
Fewer credit unions are originating mortgages, but credit union mortgage market share is increasing. Learn about the driving forces behind these trends.
Female CEO Performance, Mortgage Lending, And Auto Market Share
Five can't-miss data points featured this week on CreditUnions.com.
Retain Employees, Develop Leaders, Catch Skimmers
Five can't-miss data points featured this week on CreditUnions.com.
20 Months. 7,000 Transactions. Thousands In Member Savings.
A fledgling title insurance CUSO at California Credit Union saves dollars and makes sense.
Buying A Home. How Risky Is That?
An analysis of home values by ZIP code could topple the assumption that owning a home remains the best of investments.
Silicon Valley Innovates To Meet Loan Needs
KeyPoint Credit Union offers a range of loan products to help members enter the housing market.
Private Student Lending Performance: Steady As She Goes
In 2008, credit unions began dipping their toes into what many considered to be the treacherous waters of private student lending. More than nine years ...
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The Re-emergence Of The First-Time Homebuyer