140 Million Reasons To Lend
February 2, 2026
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Lending is evolving, and credit unions are adapting. This week, CreditUnions.com examines how shifting economic conditions are reshaping lending strategies.
Niche Lending
7 Smart Loans For Life’s Big Moments
August 4, 2025
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From funerals to education to gender-affirming care and beyond, credit unions are punching up the personal loan.
A Shariah-Compliant Path To Homeownership
July 28, 2025
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A Maine credit union partners with a national provider of Islamic home financing to serve Muslim-Americans seeking homeownership
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.
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.
140 Million Reasons To Lend
Lending is evolving, and credit unions are adapting. This week, CreditUnions.com examines how shifting economic conditions are reshaping lending strategies.
7 Smart Loans For Life’s Big Moments
From funerals to education to gender-affirming care and beyond, credit unions are punching up the personal loan.
A Shariah-Compliant Path To Homeownership
A Maine credit union partners with a national provider of Islamic home financing to serve Muslim-Americans seeking homeownership
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.
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140 Million Reasons To Lend
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Lending is evolving, and credit unions are adapting. This week, CreditUnions.com examines how shifting economic conditions are reshaping lending strategies.
Rethinking Auto Lending And The Choices Facing Credit Union Leaders
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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.
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Credit unions are uniquely well-positioned to guide members through uncertainty and fill essential funding gaps.
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A closer look at the trade-offs of mandated lower credit card rates reveals a delicate balance between portfolio health and member access.
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A handful of regional credit unions pair up with the GoWest Foundation to offer 100% financing for eligible borrowers.
4 Important Exceptions To Track For Commercial Lending
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Learn how to identify, track, and manage four commercial lending exceptions to reduce risk, strengthen compliance, and streamline operations.
The Personal Loan Landscape Has Shifted
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Declining savings rates and rising financial pressure are reshaping why members borrow, pushing credit unions to rethink lending strategies.
Simplify Credit Card Issuing For Sustainable Growth
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How can credit unions stay true to their mission while evolving to meet modern needs?
Will Ultra-Low Interest Rates Improve Housing Affordability?
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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.
Green Lending: What Is Your ‘Why?’