Student Lending, Non-Interest Income, And More
Five can’t-miss data points featured this week on CreditUnions.com.
Five can’t-miss data points featured this week on CreditUnions.com.
Low rate environment and soaring student debt lead to growing refinance boom in student lending.
Wright-Patt CU wanted to set up a student lending program and found it could team with the new Credit Union Student Choice network.
Members 1st FCU finds early success with recent launch of private student lending solution.
Eastman CU offers full-cost student loans. It makes members for life, and delinquency rates have been low.
Take the rapidly rising costs of college education, mix in a private student loan market that has grown 450% in the last seven years alone, add a mass exodus of traditional lenders because of restricted access to capital, and you’ve got a volatile recipe for turmoil in the student loan marketplace.
Earlier in 2009, President Obama introduced his 2010 budget overview, which included plans to dramatically overhaul the current student loan financing system. To understand the impact of this proposed change on natural person credit unions involved in FFELP lending, Callahan’s Dane Coalson interviewed Mike Long, EVP& CCO of University of Wisconsin CU (UWCU).
GUASFCU offers repeat loan promotions that target repeat applicants.
Georgetown University’s student-run credit union is cognizant of the duration of its investments and has developed strong cash positions.
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.
With fewer resources and less visibility, credit unions must be more personal, more helpful, and more intentional in how they connect with potential borrowers and drive conversions.
Two high-performing credit unions break down their approach to FHA lending, offering real-world insights on staffing, servicing, technology, and member impact.
The Wisconsin cooperative has implemented auto-decisioning for consumer lending and gives the technology high marks for its impact on member satisfaction, employee engagement, and the balance sheet.
Perfecting loan files involves careful planning, reliable tracking, and scalable information management.
From funerals to education to gender-affirming care and beyond, credit unions are punching up the personal loan.
A changing economic climate is reshaping consumer borrowing patterns, presenting new challenges and opportunities for credit union lenders.
Callahan & Associates provides an early look at quarterly performance results. Sneak a peek at the latest trends here.
A 2025 BlackRock survey presents a snapshot of retirement readiness and shows Americans are saving, struggling, and still working.
At Publix Employees FCU, marketing plays a pivotal role in select employee group engagement.
CEO Jason M. Osterhage shares what happened when his organization adopted board term limits and reckoned with the downstream implications.