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Collaborative SEO hub routes high-intent searchers to credit unions they’re eligible to join—pay only for confirmed members or loans.
Sam Brownell
Published
Jun 26
2025
Field of Membership Expansion
Learn how credit unions can use data-driven strategies to rethink Field of Membership, align growth with mission, and expand with purpose.
Emily Hughes
May 13
Business & Growth Strategies
Explore how CUCollaborate, LoanStar, and GreenLyne help credit unions expand HELOC lending with embedded secured lending technology.
Ben Hering
May 8
Charter and FOM approvals rose in Q1 2025 despite NCUA uncertainty. See the year-over-year trends driving credit union growth.
Chris Tissue
Jun 5
Discover how credit unions can grow lending and support their goals with flexible home improvement financing solutions.
May 16
Ensuring credit union mergers are in members’ best interests.
Apr 30
Company News
New partnership connects CDFI credit unions with borrowers through flexible home improvement lending solutions.
Apr 25
Learn how Truvion helps credit unions grow membership and lending with CDFI-aligned solutions across mortgages, personal loans, and small business.
Apr 23
Learn how credit unions use data-driven impact reports to drive advocacy, boost SEG engagement, and support strategic growth efforts.
Ben Hering and Deliana Gamez
Apr 18
Truvion and CUCollaborate Support Credit Unions’ CDFI and LID Goals Through Unique Lending Products
Apr 9
SEGs aren’t dead—they’re evolving. Learn why they remain one of the most effective, strategic growth channels for credit unions today.
Deliana Gamez
Apr 8
Learn how credit unions can qualify for and benefit from a Low-Income Designation with insights and tools from industry experts in this webinar.
Jason Rusten and Lara Gooding
Apr 4
Learn actionable insights on market expansion strategies for credit unions. Simplify growth, optimize field of membership, and measure impact.
Emily Hughes and Chris Tissue
Mar 27
CDFI Fund
The Executive Order targets the reduction of non-statutory components of various federal programs, including the CDFI Fund.
CUCollaborate Team
Mar 24
Discover how our new partnership with LendKey empowers credit unions to attract younger members and expand through student lending.
Mar 14
Learn how MOEs are structured, key factors to address, and how to ensure a merger that benefits members, employees, and stakeholders.
Kevin McBreen
Mar 11
CUCollaborate announces a new strategic partnership with LendKey Technologies.
Mar 7
CUCollaborate’s Impact Reporting Software makes it easy to turn raw data into compelling insights that drive engagement and financial inclusion.
Mar 4
Maintaining LID status is critical for credit unions looking to expand impact and access key benefits, this guide provides key strategies.
Moriah Taylor
Feb 28
Learn how embedded financing helps credit unions grow, attract new members, and expand lending with LoanStar Technologies.
Feb 27
Credit unions can use Project Zip Code and impact reporting to strengthen advocacy, showcase their value, and protect their mission with data-driven insights.
Feb 13
Small credit unions can grow by utilizing regulatory relief, grants, and FOM expansion. Learn key strategies to bolster financial stability and impact.
Feb 10
Industry News
Credit unions must unite to protect their mission. See how advocacy, collaboration, and Project Zip Code amplify their voice with lawmakers.
Feb 3
CUCollaborate adds four strategic hires to enhance advisory, business development, and marketing support for credit unions.
Jan 31
After a brief freeze on federal grants and loans, the CDFI Fund has lifted restrictions, allowing FA and TA award applications to proceed.
Jeff Bailey
Jan 29
Discover how credit unions are diversifying business development strategies. Overcome growth challenges, build partnerships, and drive expansion.
Jan 23
Navigate the CDFI Fund’s 2025 FA and TA application process with key deadlines, eligibility criteria, and funding strategies.
Jan 17
Discover how credit unions can leverage the CDFI Fund's 2025 FA and TA programs to secure funding, drive growth, and expand their impact.
Jan 14
Learn how the NALN's innovative personal loan refinancing solutions have helped credit unions grow membership and achieve lending goals.
Jan 9
Explore key strategies on how credit unions achieved sustainable growth through Field of Membership optimization in 2025.
Dec 19
2024
Discover four key business development strategies for credit unions, like engaging digital-first members to fostering a mission-driven sales culture.
Dec 3
Explore the CDFI Fund’s updated strategic direction for 2025, including certification changes and grant opportunities.
Nov 25
Review the legislative priorities from America's Credit Unions as the 118th Congress wraps up, and proposed bills that support credit union growth.
Nov 19
Discover how CUCollaborate’s Merger Network supports credit unions at any growth stage with data-driven strategic partnerships.
Kevin McBreen & Luis Dopico
Nov 13
Explore how CDFI certification helps credit unions expand community impact and secure funding.
Oct 30
For credit unions currently CDFI Certified or considering certification, understanding how to meet Target Market lending requirements is crucial.
Oct 24
How can credit unions ensure that their members benefit from voluntary mergers?
Sam Brownell, CEO and Founder, and Luis G. Dopico PhD, Partner and Chief Economist at CUCollaborate
Sep 6
Banking Technology & Innovation
CUCollaborate proposes creating a fund dedicated to supporting the launch of new credit unions.
Aug 13
At the end of June, the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) published their 2022 LID workbook
Jul 29
Federal & State Charters
In the credit union world, charters are everything.
LoanStar and CUCollaborate Partner to Help Credit Unions Retain Low-Income Designation and CDFI Certification through Merchant Lending Programs
Jun 12
Discover key factors in choosing the right merger partner for your credit union. Learn how strategic alignment can drive growth and long-term success.
May 17
CUCollaborate is committed to helping credit unions attain and retain Low-Income Designation
May 2
Revised CDFI application requirements and how your credit union can prepare for them.
This blog post will be the first in a series of three where we explore the three primary reasons we see for charter and/or field of membership changes.
Credit unions can leverage our metrics and impact reporting to quantify their societal and economic contributions beyond traditional benchmarks.
Apr 1
We offer a suite of analytical services empowering credit unions with data-driven insights for strategic growth, member retention, and informed decision-making.
Mar 28
Celebrate Women's History Month with CUCollaborate
Explore how the HCUA and CUCollaborate partnership is driving growth, innovation, and enhanced service for healthcare credit unions.
Meet three trailblazers who helped shape the cooperative landscape.
Mar 6
The transition to Mapping 2.0 marks a significant leap forward for credit unions.
Mar 1
CUCollaborate partnered with the African American Credit Union Coalition (AACUC) to strengthen credit union expansion efforts and enhance outreach to underserved communities, driving meaningful impact and financial inclusion.
NALN and CUCollaborate Partner to Help Credit Unions Retain Low-Income Designation and CDFI Certification
Dec 26
2023
Learn how CUCollaborate's CDFI Informational Webinar helps credit unions navigate certification, funding opportunities, and strategic growth.
Dec 21
CFPB
Bureau director says consumers still could use overdrafts as source of available assets.
David Baumann
Dec 1
GOP members take aim at agency at house hearing.
Nov 30
Lobbying over legislation that would change the rules governing the credit card processing system is continuing unabated—and a bit offbeat.
Nov 29
Agency had suspended late fees during the pandemic.
Nov 28
NCUA
Groups push for increased budget focus on climate issues.
The Senate already passed the measure, but president has threatened veto.
Nov 27
A new poll shows likely voters support the agency.
Acknowledgement of state fees is relegated to footnote.
Nov 24
Financial trade groups contend agency is prohibited from issuing rule.
Nov 22
IG wants to know if streamlining is working.
Nov 21
With similar names, it’s difficult to sort out who stands for what.
Nov 20
Budget Hearing: CU Trades Clash with Harper Over Agency Priorities
Nov 17
Liquidity, interest rates and credit risk contributing to problem.
Nov 16
House committee vice chairman raises tax questions during hearing.
NCUA Chairman renews request for third-party supervision, CLF changes.
Nov 15
Comments from CUNA and NAFCU come in advance of Thursday’s hearing.
Nov 14
FY24 Financial Services appropriations bill pulled for unrelated reasons.
Rule would enforce consumer protection laws at nonbank firms.
Nov 9
Charter is the third issued by the agency this year.
Nov 8
Votes will focus on amendments to FY24 Financial Services spending bill.
Nomination now goes to the full Senate.
Nov 7
Federal government does not include credit unions in CRA rules.
Application will be released soon.
Nov 6
Banks deserve said benefit that credit unions receive, witness says.
Nov 3
America’s Credit Unions will be formed on Jan. 1, 2024.
Nov 2
Study used complex formula developed by FHFA.
Senators call on CFPB, DoJ to withdraw controversial guidance.
Nov 1
Members propose amendments to Financial Services funding measure.
New report comes as credit card companies come under fire.
Oct 31
Massachusetts businesses say federal law interferes with intrastate commerce.
If approved, plan calls for 28 new positions at the agency.
Oct 27
Decision comes as Congress considers credit card interchange plan.
NCUA Chairman says banks are slashing overdraft, NSF fees.
Oct 26
Guidance would impact credit unions and banks.
Oct 25
Attorneys for the credit union contend that agency may insure deposits for overseas program.
Trade groups say move toward ‘open banking’ is fraught with peril.
Oct 23
Tanya Otsuka testifies at confirmation hearing.
Oct 20
Long-awaited proposal aims to create competition in financial industry.
Oct 19
Credit union trade groups remain opposed to plan.
The House Ways and Means Committee has appointed Missouri Congressman Jason Smith as Chairman. Read what this means for credit unions.
Opposed by credit union groups, rule already has been placed on hold by federal judge.
Oct 18
Funding and certification issues remain unsettled.
Report comes as Biden Administration renews focus on “junk fees.”
Oct 17
Nominee Tanya Otsuka is scheduled to testify at Banking Committee hearing.
Oct 16
Credit union trade group says contract should be voided.
Oct 13
Agency report comes as Biden Administration renews ‘junk fees’ campaign.
Oct 12
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