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De Novo Credit Unions
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The Reality of Starting a Credit Union: What Every Aspiring Founder Needs to Know

Starting a new credit union is a marathon, not a sprint. Many people underestimate the time and resources it takes to charter a new credit union.

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Business & Growth Strategies
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How Credit Unions Can Connect with Underserved Borrowers Through Auto Loan Refinancing

Discover how auto loan refinancing partnerships help credit unions reach low-income designated and CDFI-eligible consumers while supporting strategic growth initiatives.

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Low-Income Designation
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Unlocking Growth: Why the Low-Income Designation Matters for Your Credit Union

Discover how the NCUA's Low-Income Designation opens doors to secondary capital, grant funding, and strategic growth opportunities that help credit unions compete in a consolidating industry.

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CDFI Fund
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Government Open for Business: CDFI Credit Unions Should Act Now

The government has resumed operations allowing the CDFI Fund office to stay the course thanks to a reversal in previous layoffs

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Branch Strategy & Analysis
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Understanding the Growth Trajectory of New Credit Union Branches

Projecting deposit growth for new branches helps credit unions set realistic expectations and make informed expansion decisions.

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CDFI Fund
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Staying Ready: How Credit Unions Can Maintain CDFI Certification Through Uncertainty

Stay mission-focused amid uncertainty. Learn why monitoring your CDFI Target Market lending now is critical for maintaining certification, preparing for 2026 recertification, and ensuring impact in underserved communities—even as Washington remains in flux.

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