Fair Deal: Creating Credit Union Alternatives to Fringe Financial Services

Fair Deal is a credit union perspective on “fringe financial services.” What are they? Why have they enjoyed such growth in the last few years? How will they affect your membership base in years to come? Fair Deal profiles credit unions that use business-based models as alternatives to high-priced fringe outlets. It explores methods that help you meet credit union goals while countering fringe practices in your community. This book shows you how successful credit unions make it in the fringe market.

Learn how to:

• Identify abusive practices by fringe providers and predatory lenders
• Develop credit union alternatives
• Apply business planning principles
• Create community partnerships
• Examine regulatory and legislative concerns