March 30, 2026
One Big Beautiful Bill Is Almost Here – Are You Ready?
When we wrote about the Big Beautiful Bill last year, it had only just been signed into law. Now, with…
- Credit Union
- Education Lending
- Industry News
- Strategic Planning
September 30, 2025
No Way But Up: The Growth Opportunity for Credit Unions
Credit unions that invest in education lending as a generational growth strategy—not a sideline—will secure member loyalty for decades.…
- Education Lending
August 5, 2025
What Credit Union Leaders Need to Know About the “Big, Beautiful Bill”
The “Big, Beautiful Bill” is set to bring the largest overhaul to federal student lending in decades, dramatically reshaping education…
- Education Lending
- FinTech
- Refinance and Consolidation
May 2, 2025
Why Credit Unions Should Rethink Refinancing Amid Economic Uncertainty
Credit unions are no strangers to uncertainty, but these days it’s coming from all sides. Keeping up with ever-shifting member…
- Education Lending
- Refinance and Consolidation
March 28, 2025
Could DoEd Decimation Solve Credit Union Quandary?
Sweeping changes to the Department of Education could reshape student lending—and create new opportunities for credit unions to connect with…
- Education Lending
February 28, 2025
Death or Taxes: Can Credit Unions Really Avoid Both?
At this week’s Governmental Affairs Conference, there’s seemingly one thing on the agenda: Tax exemption. But with credit unions declining,…
- Education Lending
- FinTech
November 19, 2024
The Clock Is Ticking: Credit Unions Can Help Struggling Borrowers
Due to the Fed’s recent rate cuts, credit union members with student loan debt are being aggressively targeted by competitors.…
- Education Lending
June 5, 2024
The Growth of Fintech: Can Credit Unions Have Too Much of a Good Thing?
The concept of fintech is nothing new. From longer-term, more mature partners like LendKey to nascent, early-stage start-ups, every credit…
- Education Lending
- FinTech
March 5, 2024
Student lending: The low-hanging solution to long-term growth
Discover how embracing student lending initiatives can pave the way for sustainable growth for your financial institution.…
- Education Lending
- FinTech
- Loan Participations
- Refinance and Consolidation
October 27, 2023
Today’s Financial Landscape: Insights from Alliant Credit Union’s Charles Krawitz
In a world of perpetual financial transformation, Alliant Credit Union, guided by Charles Krawitz, Chief Capital Markets Officer, and Head…
- Education Lending
- Loan Participations
March 24, 2022
Price and Convenience Rule – How Tech in Student Lending Drives Conversion
Today, over 60% of students graduate college with more than $30,000 in student loan debt, across an average of 5…
- Education Lending
- ETL
April 20, 2021
Successful Strategies to Attract Young Borrowers with Education Lending
Amanda Bardonner at Lendkey and Tom Kane at Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union recently spoke on NAFCU’s Podcast about successful…
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- Education Lending