Insights
June 30, 2026
7 Million Borrowers Just Lost Their Repayment Plan. What Does It Mean for Credit Unions?
The SAVE plan is ending, and millions of federal student loan borrowers now face new repayment decisions, often with higher…
Credit Union
Education Lending
Strategic Planning
Strategy
June 23, 2026
How a 90-Year-Old Credit Union Found Its Youth Again
See how a 90‑year‑old credit union used LendKey’s student‑lending program to fund $21.2M, add 400+ new members, and lower average…
Case Studies
Credit Union
Education Lending
June 10, 2026
From Atlanta to Chicago: How $20M in Loans Made the Journey in 10 Days
Center Parc Credit Union sold $20M in loans in 10 days—cutting an 8‑week process short—using LendKey’s ALIRO platform to speed…
Credit Union
Loan Participations
Strategic Planning
May 21, 2026
Federal vs. Private Student Loans: Setting the Record Straight
Understand the difference between federal and private student loans—and how credit unions can drive growth with responsible private lending.…
Credit Union
Education Lending
Strategic Planning
Strategy
April 30, 2026
What NCUA Priorities Mean for Your Balance Sheet
The NCUA’s 2026 priorities guide the industry—credit unions that act now can stay ahead of regulations, strengthen operations, and build…
Credit Union
Loan Participations
Strategic Planning
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
News
February 20, 2026
Why Private Student Lending Isn’t What You Think It Is
Private student lending is one of the biggest opportunities credit unions are missing — and the performance data might surprise…
January 7, 2026
Carter Credit Union Updates Model for Accessible Auto Loans
Carter Credit Union and LendKey share how they updated their loan participation model to make prime auto loans more accessible…
January 4, 2026
AgFed & LendKey Partner for Diversified Loan Growth
AgFed Credit Union has teamed up with LendKey to strategically diversify its loan portfolio and fuel sustainable loan growth in…
December 3, 2025
Michael Hawkins Highlights 4 Cyber Defense Tips for Credit Unions
Unfortunately, becoming the target of a sophisticated hacker is no longer a question of “if”, but “when”.…
November 9, 2025
How LendKey and Veridian Partnered to Offer Ed Lending Products to Their Members
Learn how LendKey and Veridian partnered to offer education lending products to their members, including the timeline of collaboration starting…
November 7, 2025
Jessica Woo of LendKey Named CU Times Rising Star
Jessica Woo, LendKey Product Manager was honored with the 2025 Credit Union Times Luminaries Rising Star award, recognizing her impactful…