New Year = New Opportunities In Student Lending
February 21, 2022
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Check out these keys to revving up your education finance solutions in a post-pandemic world.
Student Lending
Helping St. Louis Help Itself
October 29, 2021
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1st Financial combines the right products with direct engagement to help underbanked residents build credit and financial security.
Rhetoric Versus Reality: What’s Happening In DC And What It Means For Student Lending
October 18, 2021
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Debt forgiveness seems unlikely but opportunity for refinancing would grow after payment pause ends on Jan. 31, 2022.
3 Ways The Biden Administration Could Impact The Future Of Higher Ed Finance. And, 3 Ways Credit Unions Can Help Right Now.
February 22, 2021
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Unique times call for innovative, responsive, unique lending solutions for college students and their families.
Future Proofing: How to Attract Next Generation Members in the Digital Age
December 9, 2020
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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.
The Shifting Landscape Of Higher Education Finance
October 26, 2020
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How COVID-19 and new leadership could impact student lending policy.
College Prepped: Making Sure Your Private Student Lending Program Is Built For Success During The Pandemic, And Beyond
June 1, 2020
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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.
Conquering College Costs: How Credit Unions Can Help
February 10, 2020
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Most students and families make the big decision without expert advice and estimating tools. Here’s a better alternative.
The ‘State’ Of State Student Loan Servicing Laws
September 19, 2019
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A patchwork of varying requirements is emerging as a growing list of states create their own rules and regulations.
Cooperatives Outperform In Student Lending
August 5, 2019
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Credit unions nationwide are making more student loans and taming delinquency rates.
New Year = New Opportunities In Student Lending
Check out these keys to revving up your education finance solutions in a post-pandemic world.
Helping St. Louis Help Itself
1st Financial combines the right products with direct engagement to help underbanked residents build credit and financial security.
Rhetoric Versus Reality: What’s Happening In DC And What It Means For Student Lending
Debt forgiveness seems unlikely but opportunity for refinancing would grow after payment pause ends on Jan. 31, 2022.
3 Ways The Biden Administration Could Impact The Future Of Higher Ed Finance. And, 3 Ways Credit Unions Can Help Right Now.
Unique times call for innovative, responsive, unique lending solutions for college students and their families.
Future Proofing: How to Attract Next Generation Members in the Digital Age
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 ...
The Shifting Landscape Of Higher Education Finance
How COVID-19 and new leadership could impact student lending policy.
College Prepped: Making Sure Your Private Student Lending Program Is Built For Success During The Pandemic, And Beyond
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 ...
Conquering College Costs: How Credit Unions Can Help
Most students and families make the big decision without expert advice and estimating tools. Here’s a better alternative.
The ‘State’ Of State Student Loan Servicing Laws
A patchwork of varying requirements is emerging as a growing list of states create their own rules and regulations.
Cooperatives Outperform In Student Lending
Credit unions nationwide are making more student loans and taming delinquency rates.
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