Help On The Homefront
November 11, 2024
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Military and corporate moves often require lending support. Credit unions are there to offer it.
Niche Lending
Buy Now, Pay Later: Fad Or The Future?
September 9, 2024
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BNPL programs have become a key player in the financial landscape, with some credit unions adopting their own version for their members.
Empower Your Credit Union With Home Improvement Lending
July 2, 2024
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Home improvement loans help credit unions expand their service offerings, diversify their portfolio, and strengthen their member relationships.
Artificial Intelligence Yields Real Results For This Cooperative’s Short-Term Loan Product
June 24, 2024
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Application abandonment and manual overrides drop at First Financial of Maryland FCU after it introduces machine learning to fine-tune its product suite.
Evergreen? Always Growing.
June 17, 2024
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An empowered staff that drives membership growth and community involvement that enhances local partnerships underpin peer-beating growth numbers at the Maine cooperative.
Earth Day Is Every Day For Green Lenders
April 22, 2024
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New stores of federal funding are now available to help credit unions cultivate a growing business in solar and more.
Green Lending: What Is Your ‘Why?’
April 22, 2024
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There are different motivations for delving into green lending, but five in particular apply to the strategic focus of credit unions.
Could EVs Help Credit Unions Lure Younger Members?
April 22, 2024
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More than half of Americans younger than 50 say they would consider purchasing an electric vehicle. That’s an opportunity for credit unions.
The Power Of Business Lending And Services
April 15, 2024
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Two credit unions — one large, one smaller — offer insight from their experience serving the business community.
Credit Unions Are Stepping Up Aid Offerings Amid Strikes
October 2, 2023
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Credit unions serving sectors impacted by work stoppages are rolling out offers to assist members facing economic hardship.
Help On The Homefront
Military and corporate moves often require lending support. Credit unions are there to offer it.
Buy Now, Pay Later: Fad Or The Future?
BNPL programs have become a key player in the financial landscape, with some credit unions adopting their own version for their members.
Empower Your Credit Union With Home Improvement Lending
Home improvement loans help credit unions expand their service offerings, diversify their portfolio, and strengthen their member relationships.
Artificial Intelligence Yields Real Results For This Cooperative’s Short-Term Loan Product
Application abandonment and manual overrides drop at First Financial of Maryland FCU after it introduces machine learning to fine-tune its product suite.
Evergreen? Always Growing.
An empowered staff that drives membership growth and community involvement that enhances local partnerships underpin peer-beating growth numbers at the Maine cooperative.
Earth Day Is Every Day For Green Lenders
New stores of federal funding are now available to help credit unions cultivate a growing business in solar and more.
Could EVs Help Credit Unions Lure Younger Members?
More than half of Americans younger than 50 say they would consider purchasing an electric vehicle. That’s an opportunity for credit unions.
The Power Of Business Lending And Services
Two credit unions — one large, one smaller — offer insight from their experience serving the business community.
Credit Unions Are Stepping Up Aid Offerings Amid Strikes
Credit unions serving sectors impacted by work stoppages are rolling out offers to assist members facing economic hardship.
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Best Of 2024: Fostering Financially Strong Credit Unions
Aaron Passman
A look back at how credit unions navigated 2024’s financial complexities to strengthen their balance sheets and build a resilient foundation for the future.
Best Of 2024: Driving Employee Engagement
Aaron Passman
Employee engagement was a top credit union priority in 2024, as the industry worked to tackle challenges like mental health, financial wellness, change management, and more.
Best Of 2024: Supporting Member Financial Wellbeing
Aaron Passman
A look back at how credit unions championed member financial wellbeing in 2024 with innovative products and services that meet members where they are and help them thrive.
Best Of 2024: Building Vibrant Communities
Aaron Passman
Credit unions in 2024 leveraged data, mobile branches, and innovative housing solutions to empower underserved communities, foster diversity, and create lasting member connections.
Everything Is More Expensive For Everyone
Sherry Virden
With the Fed poised to continue cutting interest rates, the near-term outlook for the credit union earnings model is much more promising.
Balance Sheet Flexibility Is Top Of Mind For Credit Unions
Roman Ojala
After adjusting to a new normal following a slew of rate increases, repricing opportunities could be on the horizon.
Quarterly Market Snapshot And Two-Year Financial Statement
Andrew Lepczyk
The latest quarterly performance metrics from across the credit union industry, including loan growth, income and expenses, and more.
Asset Quality Is Worsening. Is There Light On The Horizon?
Andrew Lepczyk
Higher interest rates have forced members to pick and choose which debts to repay and which to postpone, which doesn’t fare well for revolving products.
Polar Plunge With A Purpose
Savana Morie
Each year, Affinity Plus takes an ice-cold dive to make a big impact in the community.
Uncertainty Remains After An Eventful Month For Financial Markets
Jason Haley
Look beyond the headlines to discover the driving forces behind market trends and consider how they impact a credit union’s investment portfolio.
Green Lending: What Is Your ‘Why?’