Lessons From A Fintech’s First Year
July 11, 2022
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Nearly 12 months after the launch of Dora, a credit union-backed fintech, one executive looks back at lessons learned and what comes next.
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Balancing Legacy Systems And New Technologies
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Cloud services have the potential to modernize operations for many credit unions, but a majority are still operating with outdated systems.
Summit Credit Union Transforms Mortgage Department with Automation
July 11, 2022
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The Wisconsin-based credit union leverages robotic process automation to bring together disparate systems, optimize resources, and make processes easier for loan officers and borrowers.
Navigating The Great Resignation: Tips From Turnover In The Senior Ranks
July 4, 2022
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Fueled by job mobility and retirement trends, credit unions are feeling the challenges of replacing C-level managers. Follow these tips for finding the right replacement, keeping projects moving, and easing the transition.
How Credit Unions Can Ease The Back-To-School Burden
July 4, 2022
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Summer may only be at its midway point, but that’s not stopping credit unions from back-to-school planning. Many institutions all over the country kick off their back-to-school campaigns well ahead of the new academic year. Parents and students often need help to buy new backpacks, clothing, laptops and a host of other classroom supplies. Many
ROA Returns To Pre-Pandemic Levels
July 4, 2022
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After two years of swings, first-quarter return on assets at credit unions was back in line with where things stood before COVID-19 upended the economic environment.
Create a Ripple Effect For Positive Impact
June 27, 2022
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A mentoring experience offered one participant the chance to better understand biases, stand in another person’s shoes, and put DEI principles into action.
Mortgage Originations Rise Gradually Amid Surge In Home Values
June 27, 2022
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First mortgage originations at credit unions have risen substantially in the last decade, a period in which median home values have nearly doubled.
Helping Credit Union Members Navigate The Vehicle-Affordability Crisis
June 27, 2022
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Four reasons vehicle affordability is at an all-time low and how residual-based financing can offer a solution with lower monthly payments
How Credit Unions Can Reach Gen Z Through TikTok
June 27, 2022
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The industry can fill a void on the social app, where posts intended as financial education are frequently just vehicles for content creators to promote their personal brands.
Lessons From A Fintech’s First Year
Nearly 12 months after the launch of Dora, a credit union-backed fintech, one executive looks back at lessons learned and what comes next.
Balancing Legacy Systems And New Technologies
Cloud services have the potential to modernize operations for many credit unions, but a majority are still operating with outdated systems.
Summit Credit Union Transforms Mortgage Department with Automation
The Wisconsin-based credit union leverages robotic process automation to bring together disparate systems, optimize resources, and make processes easier for loan officers and borrowers.
Navigating The Great Resignation: Tips From Turnover In The Senior Ranks
Fueled by job mobility and retirement trends, credit unions are feeling the challenges of replacing C-level managers. Follow these tips for finding the right replacement, ...
How Credit Unions Can Ease The Back-To-School Burden
Summer may only be at its midway point, but that’s not stopping credit unions from back-to-school planning. Many institutions all over the country kick off ...
ROA Returns To Pre-Pandemic Levels
After two years of swings, first-quarter return on assets at credit unions was back in line with where things stood before COVID-19 upended the economic ...
Create a Ripple Effect For Positive Impact
A mentoring experience offered one participant the chance to better understand biases, stand in another person’s shoes, and put DEI principles into action.
Mortgage Originations Rise Gradually Amid Surge In Home Values
First mortgage originations at credit unions have risen substantially in the last decade, a period in which median home values have nearly doubled.
Helping Credit Union Members Navigate The Vehicle-Affordability Crisis
Four reasons vehicle affordability is at an all-time low and how residual-based financing can offer a solution with lower monthly payments
How Credit Unions Can Reach Gen Z Through TikTok
The industry can fill a void on the social app, where posts intended as financial education are frequently just vehicles for content creators to promote ...
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