Niche Lending

Artificial Intelligence Yields Real Results For This Cooperative’s Short-Term Loan Product

Top-Level Takeaways First Financial created its own AI/machine learning short-term loan system in three steps that involved extensive cross-enterprise commitment. Application abandonment has dropped along with the number of apps that have to go to manual underwriting. The system will be expanded to other loan products soon. First Financial of Maryland FCU ($1.3B, Sparks, MD)

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How Credit Unions Can Ease The Back-To-School Burden

Summer may only be at its midway point, but that’s not stopping credit unions from back-to-school planning. Many institutions all over the country kick off their back-to-school campaigns well ahead of the new academic year. Parents and students often need help to buy new backpacks, clothing, laptops and a host of other classroom supplies. Many

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Impact Strategies From June 2022

Think there’s no room for creativity in banking? Think again. These stories from the last month reveal a host of new ways credit unions are finding to serve members and make a difference in their communities.

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Partner Perspectives

Rebound And Reboot: Why Credit Unions Are Set For A Surge In Private Student Lending

Attrition in the space will drive demand to traditional deposit-backed institutions. In turn, colleges and universities will seek stable, community-focused institutions that can support families.
Industry Insights

Impact Strategies From August 2022

A look back at recent stories of how credit unions are making a difference in the communities they serve.
Features

How Canopy Credit Union Uses Personal Loans To Improve Members’ Financial Lives

A one-day-only promotion that mixes financial counseling with loan growth opportunities has been a roaring success since it was introduced two years ago.
Features

Impact Strategies From July 2022

A look back at stories from the last month showcasing how credit unions are making a difference in ways that go way beyond just banking.
Features

Artificial Intelligence Yields Real Results For This Cooperative’s Short-Term Loan Product

Top-Level Takeaways First Financial created its own AI/machine learning short-term loan system in three steps that involved extensive cross-enterprise commitment. Application abandonment has dropped along ...
Features

How Credit Unions Can Ease The Back-To-School Burden

Summer may only be at its midway point, but that’s not stopping credit unions from back-to-school planning. Many institutions all over the country kick off ...
Features

Impact Strategies From June 2022

Think there’s no room for creativity in banking? Think again. These stories from the last month reveal a host of new ways credit unions are ...
Features

How 3 Credit Unions Tackle Systemic Issues

Special loan programs at cooperatives across the country address equity, financial deserts, emergency aid, and climate change.
Features

Small Credit Unions Get A Big Charge Out Of EV Lending

Financing alternatives for electric vehicles make mission sense for two cooperatives in Denver and Seattle.
Features

Increasing Mobility One Loan At A Time

New loan products from DCU and Service Credit Union could help provide a wider range of mobility options for disabled consumers.

How Credit Unions Can Ease The Back-To-School Burden

Summer may only be at its midway point, but that’s not stopping credit unions from back-to-school planning. Many institutions all over the country kick off their back-to-school campaigns well ahead of the new academic year. Parents and students often need help to buy new backpacks, clothing, laptops and a host of other classroom supplies. Many

Read More »

Impact Strategies From June 2022

Think there’s no room for creativity in banking? Think again. These stories from the last month reveal a host of new ways credit unions are finding to serve members and make a difference in their communities.

Read More »
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