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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 younger demographics. Discover how these shifts might impact your institution and the students you serve.

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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, fintech claiming ever more market share, and low-to-no engagement with younger consumers, is there something else credit unions should prioritize?

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Bright Signs for Consumer Lending

After years of financial turbulence, high costs of borrowing, and deposit outflow, realistically there’s no “normal” for financial services to return to. Experts increasingly accept that volatility is a constant and there’s more grey than black and white.

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Year-End Falls Flat, but Reason for Optimism in 2025

While some challenges will undoubtedly persist into 2025, industry insiders are cautiously optimistic about the year ahead, buoyed by anticipated regulatory shifts, the promise of renewed economic stability, and the opportunity to embrace evolving deposit strategies.

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New Year, New Administration: Same As It Ever Was?

With the New Year beckoning a new political administration, LendKey spoke with John McKechnie—a nearly 40-year veteran of Capitol Hill, the credit union system, and a seasoned lobbyist—about what credit unions can expect in 2025. Here are his top three takeaways.

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Bright Signs for Consumer Lending

After years of financial turbulence, high costs of borrowing, and deposit outflow, realistically there’s no “normal” for financial services to…
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LendKey SVP of Product Karen French on Build vs. Buy podcast

Karen French, SVP of Product at LendKey, joins Mang-Git to discuss her journey from banking to product management, the complexities of loan products, and the build versus buy decision-making process. Karen shares insights on how LendKey connects borrowers with credit unions, the importance of quick-to-market solutions, and balancing innovation with technology integration.

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