Helping St. Louis Help Itself
1st Financial combines the right products with direct engagement to help underbanked residents build credit and financial security.
1st Financial combines the right products with direct engagement to help underbanked residents build credit and financial security.
Debt forgiveness seems unlikely but opportunity for refinancing would grow after payment pause ends on Jan. 31, 2022.
Unique times call for innovative, responsive, unique lending solutions for college students and their families.
Tune in for an insightful panel discussion among leaders from financial technology company Splash Financial, First Tech Federal Credit Union and CMFG Ventures/CUNA Mutual Group to learn how credit unions are remaining competitive while growing digitally.
How COVID-19 and new leadership could impact student lending policy.
By addressing today’s unique challenges, while remaining focused on the long view, credit unions engaged in private student lending have a powerful opportunity to connect with the next generation of members.
Most students and families make the big decision without expert advice and estimating tools. Here’s a better alternative.
A patchwork of varying requirements is emerging as a growing list of states create their own rules and regulations.
Credit unions nationwide are making more student loans and taming delinquency rates.
A small Ohio credit union includes income replacement in a loan package aimed at spurring personal and community economic development.

As Super Bowl LX nears, the Callahan Bowl prediction model says the Seahawks will see green en route to the Lombardi Trophy.

Lending is evolving, and credit unions are adapting. This week, CreditUnions.com examines how shifting economic conditions are reshaping lending strategies.

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.

Credit unions are uniquely well-positioned to guide members through uncertainty and fill essential funding gaps.

A closer look at the trade-offs of mandated lower credit card rates reveals a delicate balance between portfolio health and member access.

A handful of regional credit unions pair up with the GoWest Foundation to offer 100% financing for eligible borrowers.

Learn how to identify, track, and manage four commercial lending exceptions to reduce risk, strengthen compliance, and streamline operations.

Declining savings rates and rising financial pressure are reshaping why members borrow, pushing credit unions to rethink lending strategies.

How can credit unions stay true to their mission while evolving to meet modern needs?

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.