More Than a Number: Credit Unions Find Ways to Lend to Immigrants

The Filene Research Institute tests a variety of loans to benefit minorities and other financially-vulnerable populations.

By Jim DuPlessis | October 12, 2018 at 09:00 AM

Serving immigrants and other financially-vulnerable populations is not just part of credit unions' DNA, it is essential for those wishing to grow and compete against larger banks and online lenders, according to the Filene Research Institute.

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