A Place For AI At The CU
October 28, 2019
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Four themes to monitor in the ever-evolving technology landscape.
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Are Your Loans Good For Members?
October 28, 2019
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An examination of three economic indicators helps credit unions evaluate whether their loan strategy is good for individual members as well as the overall membership.
3.3 Billion Ways To Showcase The Credit Union Difference
October 25, 2019
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Credit unions across the country offer members better rates, reduced fees, and other patronage perks. That’s something to celebrate.
The Role Of Lakota Federal Credit Union In A Banking Desert
October 25, 2019
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As the cooperative celebrates its third anniversary, a survey shows 31% of members have opened a savings account for the first time in their lives.
Bye Bye Banking Desert
October 25, 2019
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Market conditions in Montana left a small community on the verge of being bankless. That’s when Vocal Credit Union spoke up.
Helping St. Louis Help Itself
October 21, 2019
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1st Financial combines the right products with direct engagement to help underbanked residents build credit and financial security.
Key Economic Considerations For 2020
October 21, 2019
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China trade, interest rate concerns make profitable risk management more critical.
How To Turn Bank Customers Into Credit Union Members
October 21, 2019
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Three cooperatives share how they transitioned bank customers after the credit unions became part of the community bank-buying trend.
Inside Sound Credit Union’s Much-Debated Bank Acquisition
October 21, 2019
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With credit union acquisitions of banks on the rise, the ABA has gone on the offensive. Sound CU shares why its recent purchase of The Bank of Washington makes good business sense and its strategies for onboarding former bank customers, employees, loans, and more.
Bank Buying, Sustainable Living, HMDA Data
October 21, 2019
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Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
A Place For AI At The CU
Four themes to monitor in the ever-evolving technology landscape.
Are Your Loans Good For Members?
An examination of three economic indicators helps credit unions evaluate whether their loan strategy is good for individual members as well as the overall membership.
3.3 Billion Ways To Showcase The Credit Union Difference
Credit unions across the country offer members better rates, reduced fees, and other patronage perks. That’s something to celebrate.
The Role Of Lakota Federal Credit Union In A Banking Desert
As the cooperative celebrates its third anniversary, a survey shows 31% of members have opened a savings account for the first time in their lives.
Bye Bye Banking Desert
Market conditions in Montana left a small community on the verge of being bankless. That’s when Vocal Credit Union spoke up.
Helping St. Louis Help Itself
1st Financial combines the right products with direct engagement to help underbanked residents build credit and financial security.
Key Economic Considerations For 2020
China trade, interest rate concerns make profitable risk management more critical.
How To Turn Bank Customers Into Credit Union Members
Three cooperatives share how they transitioned bank customers after the credit unions became part of the community bank-buying trend.
Inside Sound Credit Union’s Much-Debated Bank Acquisition
With credit union acquisitions of banks on the rise, the ABA has gone on the offensive. Sound CU shares why its recent purchase of The ...
Bank Buying, Sustainable Living, HMDA Data
Five can't-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
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Markets Flip From Pricing Cuts To 50% Chance Of Hikes
Jason Haley
Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.
Keep The Mortgage. Ditch The Fees.
Savana Morie
A rethink of closing costs, rate relief, and employer partnerships helped 7 17 Credit Union build an affordable housing mortgage program that works.
Home Is Where The Heart (And More) Is
Aaron Passman
Where is mortgage growth coming from right now? This week, CreditUnions.com covers a mix of home equity campaigns, targeted affordability programs, and niche lending strategies that are bringing borrowers back into the market.
3 Ways To Market For HELOC Success
Aaron Passman
Home equity lending is a winning option for credit unions in today’s mortgage environment. Learn how three different shops meet members’ needs.
Small House, Big Opportunity: 2 Takes On Manufactured Home Loans
Aaron Passman
Manufactured home loans can provide members access to affordable housing, including those in rural areas. Two credit unions share how they approach the niche product.
Mortgage Lending Is Back, But It Looks Different
Tony Waltrich
After a prolonged slowdown, signs of life are returning to mortgage lending. Growth is uneven, with first-time buyers and shifting rate dynamics driving activity in select segments.
MSUFCU Turns A Break In Payments Into A Member Experience Moment
Aaron Passman
The Michigan cooperative keeps everyday payments working and members happy by using a common friction point to build brand loyalty.
Insights From The Outside: Don Rositano
Marc Rapport
How a former Sam’s Club finance leader adapted his member-first mindset to a not-for-profit credit union.
What’s In A Name: Vice President Of History And Culture
Aaron Passman
How a novel role instills SchoolsFirst FCU’s future leaders with an appreciation for its past.
Growth Is A Mindset, But Success Is In The Contract
Callahan & Associates
Arriba Advisors co-founder Tom Russell explores how credit unions can bridge the gap between a growth mindset and their technical reality.