How Credit Unions Are Coping With Surging Mortgage Rates (Part 1)
Some underwriting and belt-tightening, staffing and product changes are part of the response as swiftly rising rates roil the housing market.
Some underwriting and belt-tightening, staffing and product changes are part of the response as swiftly rising rates roil the housing market.
The U.S. is experiencing a shortage of homes amid record demand, which is likely to have an impact on mortgage lending moving forward.
Supply still lags demand but price hikes are slowing, and a lot has changed in the past 15 years.
The new ACES Consumer platform from ARMCO automates audit and compliance processes while adding visibility and efficiency.
How Northwest Community Credit Union created a home equity product that offers members the last home loan for which they’ll ever need to apply.
A South Carolina credit union expands its relationship with Habitat for Humanity and plants a stake in community service.
KeyPoint Credit Union offers a range of loan products to help members enter the housing market.
Targeted promotions generate enough volume to make up for the smaller margin on home equity lines at SECU of Maryland.
Credit unions used creative ways to serve new markets and members throughout 2016, and they survived the first year of some dramatic document changes.
While home equity lines of credit and second mortgages account for a smaller portion of real estate loans, consumers are using them to a great extent.
Quarterly performance reports from Callahan & Associates highlight important metrics from across the credit union industry. Comparing top-level performance and digging into the financial statement has never been easier.
Unlock insights during Financial Performance Week on CreditUnions.com — data, analysis, and strategies to help credit union leaders interpret trends, manage balance sheets, and drive smarter growth.
Credit unions face rising costs from compensation and services — can they balance investment with efficiency to sustain member value?
As commercial real estate rebounds, credit unions face a choice: let operational bottlenecks slow deals, or leverage efficiency tools to capture market opportunities faster.
Member growth at U.S. credit unions is slowing, and credit unions are working to reignite growth, deepen engagement, and increase competitiveness amid shifting preferences and economic headwinds.
Mixed signals have left many confused about the state of the U.S. economy. Credit union leaders must evaluate competing economic narratives and position their institutions accordingly.
Delinquencies climbed across loan types in the second quarter, reversing gains made in the first three months of the year.
Stablecoins, AI, and open banking — CreditUnions.com has the lowdown on what’s working and what’s coming in the payments space.
Credit union leaders share how they’re navigating the fast lane of payments innovation — balancing speed, trust, and tech to meet rising member expectations.
Credit union leaders share how they’re navigating the fast lane of payments innovation—balancing speed, trust, and tech to meet rising member expectations.