Niche Mortgage Products Fatten Loan Portfolio
April 15, 2016
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Many credit unions develop specialized mortgage products for specific homeowner groups.
Niche Lending
A New Year And A New Look At Private Student Lending Performance
March 7, 2016
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Private student lending has grown significantly in the credit union space, but it’s also often been viewed with a skeptical eye. Here’s a look at the perceptions and realities.
MBL Boost Helps Lift Some GAC Spirits
February 22, 2016
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Agency rule seen as especially favorable for real estate lending as regulatory relief languishes on Capitol Hill.
A Well-Rounded Loan Portfolio
August 24, 2015
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Rescue loans, allowance for loan and lease losses, strategies for non-indirect auto loan growth, and more this week on CreditUnions.com.
A Fresh Start In Florida
April 1, 2015
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Manatee Community uses a stair-step loan strategy to help members establish a relationship with a financial institution, build savings, build credit, and apply for unsecured funds.
Excel In Green Lending
March 18, 2015
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Veridian Credit Union’s Green Initiative Project includes auto and home improvement loans to encourage members to make eco-friendly choices.
The Opportunity In Crowdsourced Lending For A Hispanic Community
March 2, 2015
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California-based Travis Credit Union combines the credit union experience with cultural customs.
Tapping Into Retail And Medical Financing To Grow Loan Portfolios
March 2, 2015
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Point-of-sale consumer lending in retail and medical services can help increase loan portfolios and distinguish local credit unions from large, universal banks.
3 Tips To Lend Niche
February 27, 2015
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Credit unions with niche portfolios offer advice to prospective lenders.
Niche Mortgage Products Fatten Loan Portfolio
Many credit unions develop specialized mortgage products for specific homeowner groups.
A New Year And A New Look At Private Student Lending Performance
Private student lending has grown significantly in the credit union space, but it’s also often been viewed with a skeptical eye. Here's a look at ...
MBL Boost Helps Lift Some GAC Spirits
Agency rule seen as especially favorable for real estate lending as regulatory relief languishes on Capitol Hill.
A Well-Rounded Loan Portfolio
Rescue loans, allowance for loan and lease losses, strategies for non-indirect auto loan growth, and more this week on CreditUnions.com.
A Fresh Start In Florida
Manatee Community uses a stair-step loan strategy to help members establish a relationship with a financial institution, build savings, build credit, and apply for unsecured ...
Excel In Green Lending
Veridian Credit Union's Green Initiative Project includes auto and home improvement loans to encourage members to make eco-friendly choices.
The Opportunity In Crowdsourced Lending For A Hispanic Community
California-based Travis Credit Union combines the credit union experience with cultural customs.
Tapping Into Retail And Medical Financing To Grow Loan Portfolios
Point-of-sale consumer lending in retail and medical services can help increase loan portfolios and distinguish local credit unions from large, universal banks.
3 Tips To Lend Niche
Credit unions with niche portfolios offer advice to prospective lenders.
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The Numbers That Matter Most To Credit Unions
Aaron Passman
A look at year-end performance trends reveals how earnings, affordability pressures, and asset quality are redefining the operating environment heading into 2026.
The Affordability Crisis Is Reshaping Credit Union Balance Sheets
Sherry Virden
Members are struggling with an affordability crisis that is changing how they manage debt, and new behaviors are showing up across the credit union loan portfolio.
Meet The Finalists For The 2026 Innovation Series: Employee Enablement
Callahan & Associates
This year’s Innovation Series returns with bigger impact and broader horizons. Since 2018, this annual showcase has spotlighted forward-thinking solutions by giving innovators a stage to share ideas, demonstrate solutions, and spark meaningful change.
Asset Quality Takes An Uncomfortable Turn In 2025
Andrew Lepczyk
Credit union asset quality didn’t collapse in 2025 — but it didn’t cooperate, either. What’s going on, and are credit unions prepared to respond in 2026?
Meet The Finalists For The 2026 Innovation Series: Fraud Prevention And Resolution
Callahan & Associates
This year’s Innovation Series returns with bigger impact and broader horizons. Since 2018, this annual showcase has spotlighted forward-thinking solutions by giving innovators a stage to share ideas, demonstrate solutions, and spark meaningful change.
Meet The Finalists For The 2026 Innovation Series: Digital Member Engagement
Callahan & Associates
This year’s Innovation Series returns with bigger impact and broader horizons. Since 2018, this annual showcase has spotlighted forward-thinking solutions by giving innovators a stage to share ideas, demonstrate solutions, and spark meaningful change.
The American Budget Squeeze
Tony Waltrich
The affordability crisis extends far beyond big-ticket expenses. As the rising cost of basic necessities outpaces income growth, household budgets are under strain and long-term financial stability is increasingly at risk.
Flexibility In The Earnings Model Matters More As Rates Turn
Omar Shalabi
As credit unions move deeper into 2026, the earnings conversation is shifting. Elevated interest rates have boosted margins and strengthened earnings flexibility, but that advantage won’t persist indefinitely.
Credit Unions At A Crossroads: Shifts, Risks, And Opportunities
Callahan & Associates
A radical shift is taking place in the way consumers move money and engage with their financial institution.
Building A ‘Culture’ Of Confidence At MSUFCU
Aaron Passman
How the Michigan-based cooperative’s “Culture of Finance” curriculum is reframing financial education.