Another Reason Credit Unions Aren’t Wells Fargo
September 29, 2016
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Student lending predatory practices at big banks highlight the credit union difference.
Student Lending
Private Student Lending Leads To More Than Just A Loan
September 26, 2016
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A college loan can be, and often is, the foundation of a long-lasting relationship between a member and a credit union.
How To Make Student Lending A Low-Risk, Low-Hassle Investment
September 19, 2016
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Careful underwriting, default insurance, and other best practices are helping credit unions beat national loan default rates and introduce bundled products that create lifetime relationships with college grads.
The State Of Student Lending
September 19, 2016
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Credit unions step up to empower members with responsible student lending options.
Leaders In Outstanding Private Student Loans
September 19, 2016
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Outstanding student loans at credit unions have increased 16.0% since second quarter 2015. Which credit unions lead the nation in student loan balances?
Student Lending, Non-Interest Income, And More
September 19, 2016
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Five can’t-miss data points featured this week on CreditUnions.com.
The Refi Boom Comes To Student Loans
July 25, 2016
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Low rate environment and soaring student debt lead to growing refinance boom in student lending.
Joining the Credit Union Student Choice Network
April 29, 2016
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Wright-Patt CU wanted to set up a student lending program and found it could team with the new Credit Union Student Choice network.
Good Loans for Students = Good Business for Members 1st FCU
April 28, 2016
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Members 1st FCU finds early success with recent launch of private student lending solution.
The Nation’s Largest Credit Union Private Student Loan Program
April 28, 2016
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Eastman CU offers full-cost student loans. It makes members for life, and delinquency rates have been low.
Another Reason Credit Unions Aren’t Wells Fargo
Student lending predatory practices at big banks highlight the credit union difference.
Private Student Lending Leads To More Than Just A Loan
A college loan can be, and often is, the foundation of a long-lasting relationship between a member and a credit union.
How To Make Student Lending A Low-Risk, Low-Hassle Investment
Careful underwriting, default insurance, and other best practices are helping credit unions beat national loan default rates and introduce bundled products that create lifetime relationships ...
The State Of Student Lending
Credit unions step up to empower members with responsible student lending options.
Leaders In Outstanding Private Student Loans
Outstanding student loans at credit unions have increased 16.0% since second quarter 2015. Which credit unions lead the nation in student loan balances?
Student Lending, Non-Interest Income, And More
Five can't-miss data points featured this week on CreditUnions.com.
The Refi Boom Comes To Student Loans
Low rate environment and soaring student debt lead to growing refinance boom in student lending.
Joining the Credit Union Student Choice Network
Wright-Patt CU wanted to set up a student lending program and found it could team with the new Credit Union Student Choice network.
Good Loans for Students = Good Business for Members 1st FCU
Members 1st FCU finds early success with recent launch of private student lending solution.
The Nation’s Largest Credit Union Private Student Loan Program
Eastman CU offers full-cost student loans. It makes members for life, and delinquency rates have been low.
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A look at year-end performance trends reveals how earnings, affordability pressures, and asset quality are redefining the operating environment heading into 2026.
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Members are struggling with an affordability crisis that is changing how they manage debt, and new behaviors are showing up across the credit union loan portfolio.
Meet The Finalists For The 2026 Innovation Series: Employee Enablement
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This year’s Innovation Series returns with bigger impact and broader horizons. Since 2018, this annual showcase has spotlighted forward-thinking solutions by giving innovators a stage to share ideas, demonstrate solutions, and spark meaningful change.
Asset Quality Takes An Uncomfortable Turn In 2025
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Credit union asset quality didn’t collapse in 2025 — but it didn’t cooperate, either. What’s going on, and are credit unions prepared to respond in 2026?
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This year’s Innovation Series returns with bigger impact and broader horizons. Since 2018, this annual showcase has spotlighted forward-thinking solutions by giving innovators a stage to share ideas, demonstrate solutions, and spark meaningful change.
Meet The Finalists For The 2026 Innovation Series: Digital Member Engagement
Callahan & Associates
This year’s Innovation Series returns with bigger impact and broader horizons. Since 2018, this annual showcase has spotlighted forward-thinking solutions by giving innovators a stage to share ideas, demonstrate solutions, and spark meaningful change.
The American Budget Squeeze
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The affordability crisis extends far beyond big-ticket expenses. As the rising cost of basic necessities outpaces income growth, household budgets are under strain and long-term financial stability is increasingly at risk.
Flexibility In The Earnings Model Matters More As Rates Turn
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As credit unions move deeper into 2026, the earnings conversation is shifting. Elevated interest rates have boosted margins and strengthened earnings flexibility, but that advantage won’t persist indefinitely.
Credit Unions At A Crossroads: Shifts, Risks, And Opportunities
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A radical shift is taking place in the way consumers move money and engage with their financial institution.
Building A ‘Culture’ Of Confidence At MSUFCU
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How the Michigan-based cooperative’s “Culture of Finance” curriculum is reframing financial education.