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.
In order to adopt a more proactive strategy, the Iowa cooperative is using a dedicated product development team to promote visibility and follow-through from idea to launch.
This year’s finalists are reimagining how credit unions can use AI to combine cutting-edge technology with old-school member service.
Financial advice comes in many forms. How can credits union make sure they are the No. 1 choice for their members?
This year’s finalists are uncovering new ways to harness the power of technology to improve and expand lending across the industry.
A program to help staffers improve their savings skills generated more than $200,000 in deposits and helped change participants’ financial habits.
As Super Bowl LX nears, the Callahan Bowl prediction model says the Seahawks will see green en route to the Lombardi Trophy.
Lending is evolving, and credit unions are adapting. This week, CreditUnions.com examines how shifting economic conditions are reshaping lending strategies.
Affordability pressures, extended loan terms, and shifting vehicle values are forcing institutions to look beyond familiar structures and reconsider how to balance risk and return.
Credit unions are uniquely well-positioned to guide members through uncertainty and fill essential funding gaps.
A closer look at the trade-offs of mandated lower credit card rates reveals a delicate balance between portfolio health and member access.