In order to qualify for certain homeownership tax breaks, a taxpayer must own a “qualified home.” As defined by the IRS Publication 936, a “qualified home” is any piece of property that has...
Building a solid loan portfolio is often a daunting and never-ending process. Regardless of the strategies adopted, there comes a time when a bank or credit union must add new products to its...
Every year the staff at Triad Financial Services works hard to raise funds for the Jacksonville Children’s Home Society. This year our team went above and beyond by exceeding this year’s goal by...
The role of credit unions is more important today than ever before. In a context where the focus remains on the economic and community development, credit unions are part of a concerted effort that...
Many people dream of owning a home one day. As an aspiring home buyer, you’re probably watching the housing market very closely. If so, you know already that the shortage of affordable homes is...
Reducing risks is no longer enough to improve loan portfolio performance. To ensure portfolio profitability, a credit union should shift its focus toward the markets it is currently missing out on.