How Credit Unions Are Coping With Surging Mortgage Rates (Part 2)
With the market shifting and buyers becoming choosier about their lenders, credit unions across the country are shifting how they approach mortgage lending.
With the market shifting and buyers becoming choosier about their lenders, credit unions across the country are shifting how they approach mortgage lending.
Over the past 15 years, Visions Federal Credit Union has coped with an extended local recession and a “500 year” flood. But through these difficulties, the credit union, its members and the larger economy have forged stronger ties that can weather any storm.
Many credit unions develop specialized mortgage products for specific homeowner groups.
Many seniors are concerned about funding their retirement, especially with rising medical and living expenses. A reverse mortgage product allows credit unions help older members address their financial needs.
Credit unions can accommodate their older demographic with reverse mortgages, financial investment services, and elder abuse education.
Credit unions can accommodate their older demographic with reverse mortgages, financial investment services, and elder abuse education.

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