It’s Time To SOAR
A focus on aspirations and results trumps obsessing about weaknesses and threats.
A focus on aspirations and results trumps obsessing about weaknesses and threats.
Five can’t-miss data points featured this week on CreditUnions.com.
Low-income credit unions from 41 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands received grant awards last year. How much did they receive? And where did the money go?
Revisiting the topics of The Millennial Disposition through the eyes of Syed, a 20-year-old student at the University of South Carolina.
The senior vice president at Directions Credit Union discusses strategies for developing new managers and challenging senior executives to think differently in the face of disruptive change.
A new approach to the credit union basics of people and finance helped this West Virginia cooperative turn six-figure losses into seven-figure gains.
Plus, Mark Cuban talks disrupting in the face of regulation.
Redefining value and the future of fintech at SXSW.
Cory Booker and U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy highlight day one at the Austin, TX, conference.
Last week’s Dow rally fades into memory as the market looks for additional positive reinforcement.

Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.

A rethink of closing costs, rate relief, and employer partnerships helped 7 17 Credit Union build an affordable housing mortgage program that works.

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.

Home equity lending is a winning option for credit unions in today’s mortgage environment. Learn how three different shops meet members’ needs.

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.

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.

The Michigan cooperative keeps everyday payments working and members happy by using a common friction point to build brand loyalty.

How a former Sam’s Club finance leader adapted his member-first mindset to a not-for-profit credit union.

How a novel role instills SchoolsFirst FCU’s future leaders with an appreciation for its past.

Arriba Advisors co-founder Tom Russell explores how credit unions can bridge the gap between a growth mindset and their technical reality.
It’s Time To SOAR