Funding Job Training With A Twist
July 1, 2019
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A small Ohio credit union includes income replacement in a loan package aimed at spurring personal and community economic development.
Student Lending
Credit Union Student Choice Adds Fintech Flair
June 10, 2019
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Partnerships with two startups add innovative college selection tool and student loan repayment benefit boost to college-bound members and credit union employees.
A Tale Of 2 “Student” Loans
February 4, 2019
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By offering both in-school and refinance lending, credit unions can appeal to members at multiple stages of life and establish a genuine opportunity for long-term relationships.
10 Takeaways From 10 Years In Private Student Lending
October 22, 2018
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Credit unions have carved out a strong niche in providing responsible lending that fills a critical need for many thousands of families ever year.
3 Ways To Settle Student Debt
October 17, 2018
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First Tech FCU goes all in on student debt refinancing, with a suite of products and a team of in-house advisors working to meet specific needs of members.
Pop-Up Branch, Bank Acquisition, Trigger Words, And More
June 11, 2018
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Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
How Many Credit Unions Make Private Student Loans?
June 11, 2018
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Student lending at credit unions increased 14.0% to $4.0 billion in the first quarter of 2018. Test your knowledge of student lending in this data quiz.
Student Loan Repayment Assistance Now An Emerging New Opportunity
February 5, 2018
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Credit unions can help their employees via targeted financial education and repayment assistance, and potentially strengthen SEG relationships, with new benefits tied to student loans.
Investments, Margins, And Online Reviews
November 27, 2017
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Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
More Students. More Student Lending.
November 21, 2017
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Student lending at credit unions was up 13.7% in third quarter 2017.
Funding Job Training With A Twist
A small Ohio credit union includes income replacement in a loan package aimed at spurring personal and community economic development.
Credit Union Student Choice Adds Fintech Flair
Partnerships with two startups add innovative college selection tool and student loan repayment benefit boost to college-bound members and credit union employees.
A Tale Of 2 “Student” Loans
By offering both in-school and refinance lending, credit unions can appeal to members at multiple stages of life and establish a genuine opportunity for long-term ...
10 Takeaways From 10 Years In Private Student Lending
Credit unions have carved out a strong niche in providing responsible lending that fills a critical need for many thousands of families ever year.
3 Ways To Settle Student Debt
First Tech FCU goes all in on student debt refinancing, with a suite of products and a team of in-house advisors working to meet specific ...
Pop-Up Branch, Bank Acquisition, Trigger Words, And More
Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
How Many Credit Unions Make Private Student Loans?
Student lending at credit unions increased 14.0% to $4.0 billion in the first quarter of 2018. Test your knowledge of student lending in this data ...
Student Loan Repayment Assistance Now An Emerging New Opportunity
Credit unions can help their employees via targeted financial education and repayment assistance, and potentially strengthen SEG relationships, with new benefits tied to student loans.
Investments, Margins, And Online Reviews
Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
More Students. More Student Lending.
Student lending at credit unions was up 13.7% in third quarter 2017.
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Reflections From NACUSO Reimagine 2026
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The annual conference offered insights on why service organizations remain a strategic asset for credit unions and how collaboration, AI, and advocacy are shaping what comes next.
Why Financial Empowerment Matters More Than Financial Literacy
Savana Morie
Alltru FCU stopped treating education as the end goal. Now, financial empowerment guides product design, access, and risk decisions.
42% Of U.S. Households Experience Financial Hardship
Tony Waltrich
More than 50 million U.S. households earn less than the minimum average income needed to cover basic costs of living.
Excite Foundation Breaks Down Barriers For Children’s Savings
Savana Morie
Automatic enrollment and community partnerships help the credit union foundation expand access to early savings for underserved families.
Consumers Are Financing The Future Any Way They Can
Aaron Passman
Studies show credit card debt and Buy Now, Pay Later usage continue to rise. Bigger increases could be around the corner.
Credit Human Redefines ‘Green’ In The Heart Of Texas
Savana Morie
The credit union completed a three acre headquarters campus in 2021 that offers 52% more space while consuming a fraction of the resources. It’s a model of how cooperatives can lead on sustainability without sacrificing performance.
CDFIs By The Numbers
Omar Shalabi
CDFI credit unions might be fewer in number, but their impact reaches millions of members, and their footprint highlights how targeted mission can translate into broad, measurable reach.
Serving The Underserved Without Accepting Preventable Fraud Losses
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Preventable fraud losses quietly erode credit union margins. The difference between a 25% and 6% loss rate isn’t risk. It’s execution.
Inside An In-School Model That Links Classrooms With College And Careers
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Holy Rosary Credit Union has embedded itself into a local high school’s career and technical education program, offering scholarships, internships, and courses eligible for college credit.
6 Credit Union Executive Priorities For 2026
Jay Johnson
Credit union leaders want to know where peers are placing their focus. These six priorities reflect how leadership teams are responding to change with intention and clarity.