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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Bias Within Lending: Navy Federal and An Outdated System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.
What Credit Unions Can Do to Help Young Homebuyers Succeed
Homebuying can be a complex and overwhelming endeavor for anyone, but especially for first time buyers and younger generations who may not understand the entire process or how to achieve their goals. Kyle McIlmurray details ways credit unions can better support young buyers in getting their dream home.
Using AI to Assess and Understand Your Loan Portfolio Ahead of Student Loan Repayments
As the pause on student loan payments comes to an end and borrowers begin planning how this will impact their finances, Adine Deford shares how credit unions can use AI to understand who in their loan porfolio this may impact the most.
How Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Are Being Used By Credit Unions in 2023
Adine Deford discusses how credit unions can utilize Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to simplify their loan processes and improve decisioning, especially for those with little to no credit profiles.
How Credit Unions Can Maximize Auto Loan Growth with Vehicle Protection Offerings
As auto industry sees increasing interest rates and rising used car sales, Mark Edmundson urges credit unions to reconsider their current strategy and offer asset protection to their members for the benefit of both the member and the credit union.
