An Open Window
February 23, 2017
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The March meeting is the Fed’s best shot to start what it claims will be three tightenings this year.
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The Definitive In And Out List For Credit Unions In 2017
February 23, 2017
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What’s in for 2017? What will they leave behind in 2016?
3 Takeaways From Trendwatch 4Q 2016
February 22, 2017
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Loans, member relationships, and sources of non-interest income. How did credit unions perform in fourth quarter?
How The NCUA Can Speed Up Bailout Returns
February 21, 2017
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Merging the corporate credit union fund with the share insurance fund is an idea worth considering.
2016 Credit Union Impact Report
February 21, 2017
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Lending, savings, community support, and more. Credit unions had a busy year.
What’s The Deal With Loan Participations?
February 21, 2017
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Credit unions are on track to hit $2.3 billion in participations sold in fourth quarter 2016.
Fourth Quarter Employment By The Numbers
February 21, 2017
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Credit unions added more than 10,000 employees nationwide over the course of 2016.
How To Earn The Hispanic Credit Union Seal Of Approval (And Why You Want To)
February 21, 2017
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The Juntos Avanzamos certification program assures Latinos that a credit union speaks their language.
Which Credit Union Can I Join?
February 20, 2017
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If prospective members can’t easily determine whether they are eligible to join a credit union, they’ll lose patience and interest.
A 5-Year Plan To Hit $1 Billion In Assets
February 20, 2017
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How Texas Trust’s approach to lending, technology, and convenience paved the path to asset growth.
The Definitive In And Out List For Credit Unions In 2017
What’s in for 2017? What will they leave behind in 2016?
3 Takeaways From Trendwatch 4Q 2016
Loans, member relationships, and sources of non-interest income. How did credit unions perform in fourth quarter?
How The NCUA Can Speed Up Bailout Returns
Merging the corporate credit union fund with the share insurance fund is an idea worth considering.
2016 Credit Union Impact Report
Lending, savings, community support, and more. Credit unions had a busy year.
What’s The Deal With Loan Participations?
Credit unions are on track to hit $2.3 billion in participations sold in fourth quarter 2016.
Fourth Quarter Employment By The Numbers
Credit unions added more than 10,000 employees nationwide over the course of 2016.
How To Earn The Hispanic Credit Union Seal Of Approval (And Why You Want To)
The Juntos Avanzamos certification program assures Latinos that a credit union speaks their language.
Which Credit Union Can I Join?
If prospective members can’t easily determine whether they are eligible to join a credit union, they’ll lose patience and interest.
A 5-Year Plan To Hit $1 Billion In Assets
How Texas Trust’s approach to lending, technology, and convenience paved the path to asset growth.
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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.
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