Light On Lending? Not Todays Credit Unions.
January 8, 2016
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This week, CreditUnions.com is featuring performance data and vetted strategies from leaders in the lending sphere.
Mortgages
Do You Have A Top 200 Originator?
January 6, 2016
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Each year, the National Mortgage News publishes a list of top 200 loan originators. Here’s why credit unions need to be on the list.
Lending Feats From 2015
December 21, 2015
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Check out how these forward-leaning credit unions took advantage of a growing economy and responded to regulatory challenges to keep loans growing.
A Strategy To Grant First-Time Homebuyers Down Payment Assistance
November 23, 2015
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Learn how St. Mary’s Bank offers low-income first-time homebuyers a reprieve from mounting down payment and closing costs.
For Some, Efficiency Starts With Investing In-House
November 16, 2015
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Maroon Financial Credit Union lowered its efficiency ratio by generating more revenue from an expanded mortgage origination campaign.
How Credit Unions Can Expand Millennial Mortgage Opportunities
November 16, 2015
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Individualized, timely service and best rate possible for mortgage insurance can help seal the deal.
How To Run A Loan Program With 256 Origination Centers
November 16, 2015
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State Employees’ Credit Union takes a decentralized approach to its lending model. How does it work, and why does the credit union believe this complex, pricey model is worth it?
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.
Expanding Home Equity And Lending Opportunities
November 2, 2015
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Credit unions can and should identify HELOC candidates and win that business before interest rates rise.
New Fannie Mae App Provides Information To Home Buyers
November 2, 2015
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Today’s mobile generation can access end-to-end information during the mortgage process, and credit unions can customize apps with branded marketing messages.
Light On Lending? Not Todays Credit Unions.
This week, CreditUnions.com is featuring performance data and vetted strategies from leaders in the lending sphere.
Lending Feats From 2015
Check out how these forward-leaning credit unions took advantage of a growing economy and responded to regulatory challenges to keep loans growing.
A Strategy To Grant First-Time Homebuyers Down Payment Assistance
Learn how St. Mary’s Bank offers low-income first-time homebuyers a reprieve from mounting down payment and closing costs.
For Some, Efficiency Starts With Investing In-House
Maroon Financial Credit Union lowered its efficiency ratio by generating more revenue from an expanded mortgage origination campaign.
How Credit Unions Can Expand Millennial Mortgage Opportunities
Individualized, timely service and best rate possible for mortgage insurance can help seal the deal.
How To Run A Loan Program With 256 Origination Centers
State Employees’ Credit Union takes a decentralized approach to its lending model. How does it work, and why does the credit union believe this complex, ...
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.
Expanding Home Equity And Lending Opportunities
Credit unions can and should identify HELOC candidates and win that business before interest rates rise.
New Fannie Mae App Provides Information To Home Buyers
Today's mobile generation can access end-to-end information during the mortgage process, and credit unions can customize apps with branded marketing messages.
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