Joe Hyatt, President of DFTC, Inc., has been involved in credit unions for over 15 years assisting with many aspects of risk management in commercial lending. On this episode, Joe speaks with Mark about the good and bad of today’s lending marketplace as well as challenges faced as a small business owner and credit union […]
In today’s episode of Credit Union Conversation, host Mark Ritter talks with Small Business Lender, Tammy Baker, of Nu Direction Lending. Tammy and Mark start the show by reviewing the new cap rules for credit union business lending. They also talk about best practices in participation lending, small business loans, and Tammy gives an overview […]
On this episode of Credit Union Conversations your host, Mark Ritter, dives into the topic of Small Business Loans. Join him as he breaks this topic down with Will McClain and Chuck Evans, two veterans of Small Business lending. Tune in as they discuss topics such as different methods of working with clients, helping people […]
The most successful credit unions make long term commitments to be part of their community in helping small businesses succeed. Erie Federal Credit Union exemplifies this effort. In this episode, Mark talks with Nathan Crouch and Katrina Drake to pick their brain on how they manage close community relationships, have a strong work-life balance, and […]
I have a great business idea….This is a no brainer….Kristina Paulson has heard and seen it all when it comes to loan requests. In today’s episode, Mark Ritter and Kristina will uncover the secret sauce on what actually goes on behind the scenes before a final decision is made on financing requests. Business owners and […]
On today’s episode, Mark is joined by longtime friend and colleague, Fred Ryerse of Patriot FCU. Fred has been in the financial services world for 42 years now and offers insight on current trends by looking back at interest rates during the 1980s. Fred and Mark catch up on the old days as well as […]
You can’t move forward without first looking back! In today’s Credit Union Conversations, Mark speaks with Jeff Lyons, COO of MBFS, about what happened in the credit union industry in 2021. Mark and Jeff discuss the most surprising statistics and major changes to the business lending portfolio. It’s no surprise that COVID is still a […]
Welcome to the kickoff for Credit Union Conversations. Mark Ritter, MBFS & Nu Direction Lending CEO, has been a regular speaker on the credit union circuit for the past decade. Mark now brings his insights to the public so you can listen on your terms. Learn more about Credit Union Conversations and our plan to […]
Everyone searches for the unicorn to walk through your door. It is the perfect prospect with great credit and collateral who is just begging for someone new. Does it happen? Not really. On today’s episode of Credit Union Conversations, Mark is joined by Tom Halliday to talk through meeting a new member prospect for the […]
Welcome to the kickoff for Credit Union Conversations. Mark Ritter, MBFS & Nu Direction Lending CEO, has been a regular speaker on the credit union circuit for the past decade. Mark now brings his insights to the public so you can listen on your terms. Learn more about Credit Union Conversations and our plan to […]
MBFS is a Credit Union Service Organization jointly owned by American Heritage Federal Credit Union, American Spirit Federal Credit Union, Century Heritage Federal Credit Union, Clearview Federal Credit Union, West-Aircomm Federal Credit Union, Discovery Federal Credit Union, Launch Credit Union, Sun East Federal Credit Union, People First Federal Credit Union, Erie Federal Credit Union, Choice One Community Federal Credit Union, Eagle One Federal Credit Union, Service 1st Federal Credit Union, and AOD Federal Credit Union.