Michael Bartlett

How to Deal with the CFPB's Ongoing 'Work in Progress'
June 10, 2013 The CFPB's mission to protect consumers is a "great one," but the "problem" is how the new regulator is going about its...

Where the New Growth Opportunities Lie
June 3, 2013 One loan driver is anecdotal evidence shared by a number of credit unions that are booking mortgages with low loan-to-value...

Get Ready for Change in Mortgage Market
June 3, 2013 The next few months will see significant changes in the mortgage loan market and those changes will impact the credit unions...

Mortgages Good, Profitable Mortgages Better
May 28, 2013 Mortgage origination provides credit unions with important fee income, brings interest-earning potential, and ultimately...

From Timeshare Loans to Collections, CUs Seek New Sources of Income
May 6, 2013 Credit unions and their CUSOs are looking to create new growth opportunities in everything from investments, to some...

Four Hundred Realtors Turn Out for TEG FCU Event
April 9, 2013 It's a common refrain: credit unions need to build relationships with Realtors to improve their purchase mortgage business.

A Silver Lining for Silver State from Nevada Location
April 9, 2013 Before a lender can file for foreclosure, the State of Nevada requires mediation between the lender and the borrower.

Good News in Housing Crisis Comes With a Catch
April 8, 2013 Credit unions need to capture as many purchase mortgages as possible because the long-running refinance boom is winding down.

Strategies Shared for Building Purchase-Mortgages
April 8, 2013 Credit unions are not doing enough to generate more purchase-mortgage dollars going forward.

CUSO Creating a Capital Markets Alternative
April 8, 2013 With uncertainty surrounding the future of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, one CUSO is developing a capital markets alternative...