December 2, 2025
Taking a Long-Term View on Instant Payments
Instant payments reshape credit union liquidity, risk, and member experience, turning “instant” into a balance sheet event by 2026.…
- Credit Union
- FinTech
November 10, 2025
BNPL: Why Credit Unions Need to Innovate, Not Replicate
By encouraging and facilitating savings, credit unions can help members plan and purchase with confidence, avoiding late fees, stacking debt,…
- Credit Union
- FinTech
- Strategy
October 21, 2025
Why Credit Unions Need a Strong Loan Participations Strategy
For credit union leaders, loan participations are no longer optional but rather an essential tool for ensuring flexibility, stability, and…
- Credit Union
- Loan Participations
- Strategic Planning
- Strategy
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 29, 2025
Strategic Planning in 2026: How Credit Unions Should Prepare
Credit unions must embrace resilience and agility in 2026, addressing borrower stress, technology shifts, and reduced federal student aid with…
- Credit Union
- FinTech
- Podcast
- Strategic Planning
- Strategy
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
August 4, 2025
Insights From the Top: Five Themes System Leaders Can’t Stop Talking About
After 50 episodes, there’s not much LendKey’s 22 Minutes in Lending podcast hasn’t covered, but over time some key trends…
- FinTech
July 30, 2025
Shifting Gears: Auto Lending in 2025
Credit unions are leaning into used car financing, meeting demand for older, more affordable vehicles. They’re serving thin-file members more…
June 30, 2025
Can Credit Unions Reach Their Digital Potential?
Credit unions are trusted by members, but digital experience drives satisfaction—especially for those under 40. Delivering fast, intuitive digital lending…
- FinTech
June 18, 2025
AI Is Dramatically Shifting Consumer Journeys, But What Does That Mean for Credit Unions?
To remain competitive and relevant, credit unions must embrace AI-driven tools that deliver real-time insights, predictive capabilities, and hyper-personalized experiences…
- FinTech
June 9, 2025
Top Ways ALIRO Powers Your Credit Union’s Year-End Success
ALIRO by LendKey is tailored to help your credit union tackle the unique challenges and opportunities it will face throughout…
- FinTech
- Loan Participations
May 30, 2025
How Credit Unions Can Help Members Love Their Homes as Much as Their Mortgages
A growing number of Americans are opting to improve their current home rather than brave the market for a new…
- Home Improvement