ARTICLES
Less household debt and the improving labor market bode well for CU lending.
May 17, 2013
Expect CU loan balances grow 5% to 6% in 2013.
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CU survey suggests future college graduates will face massive unintended debt.
May 13, 2013
Half of high school seniors don’t understand the cost and terms of student loans.
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Follow five guidelines when marketing student loans.
May 9, 2013
Market your private student loan program early; preferably in May.
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CUs concede it’s a challenge to turn ‘indirect’ members into PFI members.
April 24, 2013
Use data from indirect loan applications to start your discussion with new members.
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What challenges inspire and motivate you to succeed at your CU?
April 22, 2013
‘Education brings about opportunity, and in turn inspiration.’
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Special Report: Hispanic Outreach
Policies that favor job status over credit history attract more Hispanic members.
March 21, 2013
First Imperial CU booked more than $1 million in loans, opened 330 "second-chance" checking accounts, and increased membership by 17%.
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How much of any process or situation can you control to ensure a successful outcome?
February 18, 2013
Preparedness is important, but unanticipated variables ultimately come into play.
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At year-end 2010, aggregate CU credit card loans and other revolving credit plans totaled $36.4 billion.
February 1, 2013
CUs boast some of the industry’s lowest credit card interest rates.
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Award-winning lenders, part III
Staff view their jobs as if they're running a small business.
January 22, 2013
Incentives, competitive rates, new products, and community partnerships, also grow loan volume.
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Invest time in strategic planning about what’s required to achieve loan growth cost-effectively.
January 22, 2013
Passive lenders simply wait for tough times to pass when the economy or other events cause lending to lag.
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