Credit Unions: Trusted for Members in an Era of Tariffs, Uncertainty, and Rising Auto Costs

Credit Unions: Trusted for Members in an Era of Tariffs, Uncertainty, and Rising Auto Costs

As the current economic environment continues to take its toll on members, Tim Blochowiak shares how credit unions can step up to support their members’ needs during this period of uncertainty.

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Student Loans in the Wake of Department of Education Elimination: An Opportunity for Credit Unions

Student Loans in the Wake of Department of Education Elimination: An Opportunity for Credit Unions

With the Department of Education on the brink of closing and the student loan system inside of it in a state of confusion and chaos, borrowers are in desperate need of solutions and support. Emily Claus urges credit unions to not only recognize the opportunity in front of them, but to answer borrowers’ call for help and serve as a trusted financial institution during this time.

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Post Bank Mergers Open Doors to Seamless Mortgage Operations

Post Bank Mergers Open Doors to Seamless Mortgage Operations

When credit unions purchase banks, integrating the data can be a challenge, but it is possible. Joey McDuffee shares his thoughts on how credit unions can improve the member experience for those bank customers becoming credit union members.

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Credit Unions in the Fast Lane: Harnessing Tech for Efficient Vehicle Trade-Ins

Credit Unions in the Fast Lane: Harnessing Tech for Efficient Vehicle Trade-Ins

Brad Parker shares credit unions can implement a variety of new technologies such as instant ID verifications, electronic leans, and more, to improve their auto lending journey for members.

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How Credit Unions are Ensuring Fair Access to Credit in an Era of Complicated Income Verification

How Credit Unions are Ensuring Fair Access to Credit in an Era of Complicated Income Verification

In today’s economy, where workers tend to have several income streams of various amounts, it can be hard for traditional lending methods to make an accurate assessment of a member’s lending capabilities. Justin Wickett encourages credit unions to look to modern tools to ensure fair lending practices.

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Small Businesses Present Opportunities to Serve Your Community

Small Businesses Present Opportunities to Serve Your Community

Offering business membership and commercial lending is an opportunity not just for revenue, but also to serve your community. Esteban Camargo looks at the numbers and makes the case for kicking off your business servicing program soon.

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What Younger Generations Want From Their Lenders

What Younger Generations Want From Their Lenders

Using the lending strategies of yesterday on the generations of tomorrow is rarely going to be an effective method for your credit union, says Ashley Melder. Thankfully, she has a few tips and insights on how to get your credit union’s lending up to speed and delivered to younger members in a way they’ll engage with.

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Explaining Credit Union Allowance for Credit Losses and CECL

Explaining Credit Union Allowance for Credit Losses and CECL

As Financial Literacy Month kicks back off, Esteban Camargo continues his education series on the inner working of credit unions by examining Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses and Current Expected Credit Loss.

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Credit Unions and Small Businesses: A Niche Market You May Be Overlooking

Credit Unions and Small Businesses: A Niche Market You May Be Overlooking

As community-focused institutions, credit unions are often seeking more ways to get involved and support the neighborhoods they serve. Route 31 Credit Union’s Nick Green shares insights on a market credit unions should be working hand-in-hand with to build their communities, but tend to overlook: small businesses.

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The Bias Within Lending: Navy Federal and An Outdated System

The Bias Within Lending: Navy Federal and An Outdated System

Navy Federal Credit Union is currently facing a lawsuit for discriminatory lending practices. But is Navy Federal a lone offender? Or is this issue industry-wide? CUSO Magazine’s Emily Claus sat down with Tim Ray, CEO of VeriFast to delve deeper into the issue and discuss industry reform.

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