Coviance Connect 08: Why Home Equity is a Smarter Strategy for Member Growth

In this episode, Betsey Vold and Laurie Flanders explore how credit unions can use home equity as a strategic growth engine.

Published
October 13, 2025
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Home equity is more than a loan—it’s a financial lifeline. In this episode, Coviance’s Betsey Vold and Laurie Flanders from Strum Platform explore how credit unions can use home equity as a strategic growth engine.

They discuss real-world insights on using data for better targeting, educating internal teams, and shifting the narrative from “just another loan” to a member-first financial tool.

In this episode you'll find:

  • Data-backed strategies to identify and engage equity-rich members
  • Why proactive marketing beats waiting for members to walk in
  • How internal team training fuels external growth
  • What’s ahead in home equity trends and borrower expectations

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