Making it easy to modify loans increases yield and revenue while building loyal relationships to last beyond the original note.
Credit unions can and should identify HELOC candidates and win that business before interest rates rise.
Today’s mobile generation can access end-to-end information during the mortgage process, and credit unions can customize apps with branded marketing messages.
Mortgage lenders are using data to gain an edge in closing more high-quality home loans.
Mortgages comprise more than 41% of the credit union industry’s balance sheet. As new regulations take form, the mortgage business is more complex than ever before.
Communication with real estate partners and with members will make disclosure changes less of a barrier to getting a home purchase closed.
Not all dark waters as TRID changes take effect and HMDA changes announced, but much work remains.
The Green Mountain State ranks No. 1 in both the purchase and refinance market share.
Overall mortgage originations declined last year across the United Sates for all financial institutions, yet credit unions carved out a larger piece of the lending pie.
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.
As Super Bowl LX nears, the Callahan Bowl prediction model says the Seahawks will see green en route to the Lombardi Trophy.
Lending is evolving, and credit unions are adapting. This week, CreditUnions.com examines how shifting economic conditions are reshaping lending strategies.
Affordability pressures, extended loan terms, and shifting vehicle values are forcing institutions to look beyond familiar structures and reconsider how to balance risk and return.
Credit unions are uniquely well-positioned to guide members through uncertainty and fill essential funding gaps.
A closer look at the trade-offs of mandated lower credit card rates reveals a delicate balance between portfolio health and member access.
A handful of regional credit unions pair up with the GoWest Foundation to offer 100% financing for eligible borrowers.
Learn how to identify, track, and manage four commercial lending exceptions to reduce risk, strengthen compliance, and streamline operations.
Declining savings rates and rising financial pressure are reshaping why members borrow, pushing credit unions to rethink lending strategies.
How can credit unions stay true to their mission while evolving to meet modern needs?
Ultra-low rates might feel like a boost to affordability, but they can create unintended challenges that ripple through housing markets, lenders, and the members credit unions serve.