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.
Student Lending
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.
Digital Federal Credit Union Makes the Grade
April 26, 2016
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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.
How Will Changes to Federal Student Loan Programs Affect Credit Unions?
April 26, 2016
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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).
A Young Credit Department
April 22, 2016
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GUASFCU offers repeat loan promotions that target repeat applicants.
Maintain Healthy Cash Flow
April 7, 2016
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Georgetown University’s student-run credit union is cognizant of the duration of its investments and has developed strong cash positions.
A New Year And A New Look At Private Student Lending Performance
March 7, 2016
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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.
DOE Targets University-Student Banking Relationships
November 5, 2015
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Credit union involvement seen as limited but experts say keep an eye on the bouncing ball nonetheless.
A Well-Rounded Loan Portfolio
August 24, 2015
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Rescue loans, allowance for loan and lease losses, strategies for non-indirect auto loan growth, and more this week on CreditUnions.com.
Teen Drivers Need Car-Buying Lessons
July 28, 2015
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Arlington Community Federal Credit Union recognizes that young adults ready to buy their first car might need help with saving funds and purchasing the vehicle.
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.
Digital Federal Credit Union Makes the Grade
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, ...
How Will Changes to Federal Student Loan Programs Affect Credit Unions?
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 ...
A Young Credit Department
GUASFCU offers repeat loan promotions that target repeat applicants.
Maintain Healthy Cash Flow
Georgetown University’s student-run credit union is cognizant of the duration of its investments and has developed strong cash positions.
A New Year And A New Look At Private Student Lending Performance
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 ...
DOE Targets University-Student Banking Relationships
Credit union involvement seen as limited but experts say keep an eye on the bouncing ball nonetheless.
A Well-Rounded Loan Portfolio
Rescue loans, allowance for loan and lease losses, strategies for non-indirect auto loan growth, and more this week on CreditUnions.com.
Teen Drivers Need Car-Buying Lessons
Arlington Community Federal Credit Union recognizes that young adults ready to buy their first car might need help with saving funds and purchasing the vehicle.
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