CUSO Investments (4Q 2015)
April 30, 2016
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Which credit unions are investing dollars in and loaning money to credit union service organizations?
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Share Draft Penetration (4Q 2015)
April 30, 2016
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Which credit unions are members choosing to make their primary financial institution?
Fair Weather Friends
April 30, 2016
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Find your favorite weather and nature references in the names of credit unions location from the scorching Southwest to the frigid North.
State In The Spotlight: Virginia
April 30, 2016
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Virginia credit unions set records in loan originations, members, shares, loans, and much more in 2015. More members than ever are choosing Virginia credit unions as their financial institution of choice, driving up penetration metrics and average member relationships across the state.
Purpose Drives Performance
April 30, 2016
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Credit unions are operating from a position of strength; now, credit union leaders want to leverage that strength to have a greater impact on their members and communities in the area of financial health.
2016 Priorities At-A-Glance
April 30, 2016
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What do credit union executives hope to accomplish in the coming year? Feedback from the 2016 Executive Outlook Survey shines a light on a few things.
Consumer Sentiments And Employee Insights (4Q 2015)
April 30, 2016
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Real comments from online review sites can help credit unions fortify morale on the frontline, find a middle ground between vocal members and the silent majority, and learn how to loan for a lifetime.
Member Relationship Growth (4Q 2015)
April 30, 2016
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Which credit unions posted the largest growth in loan and share balances per member?
Buying a Pre-Exisiting Business
April 29, 2016
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Citadel Federal Credit Union in Thorndale, PA, recently took a novel approach to starting our credit union service organization (CUSO), Citadel Financial Services – buying a pre-existing business. We at Citadel have already had experience with CUSOs. We have long had a 60% ownership of a check processing organization and 100% ownership of an indirect lending CUSO that works through 165 auto dealer
A New Employee Benefit: Long Term Care Insurance
April 29, 2016
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Why long-term care insurance was added to Wright-Patt’s benefit package. Wright-Patt Credit Union reviewed its employee benefits package during 2000 to increase the perceived value of the package among employees, while strengthening cost controls for the Credit Union. The aim was to offer a benefits package that strengthens Wright-Patt’s ability to recruit and retain quality employees while managi
CUSO Investments (4Q 2015)
Which credit unions are investing dollars in and loaning money to credit union service organizations?
Share Draft Penetration (4Q 2015)
Which credit unions are members choosing to make their primary financial institution?
Fair Weather Friends
Find your favorite weather and nature references in the names of credit unions location from the scorching Southwest to the frigid North.
State In The Spotlight: Virginia
Virginia credit unions set records in loan originations, members, shares, loans, and much more in 2015. More members than ever are choosing Virginia credit unions ...
2016 Priorities At-A-Glance
What do credit union executives hope to accomplish in the coming year? Feedback from the 2016 Executive Outlook Survey shines a light on a few ...
Consumer Sentiments And Employee Insights (4Q 2015)
Real comments from online review sites can help credit unions fortify morale on the frontline, find a middle ground between vocal members and the silent ...
Member Relationship Growth (4Q 2015)
Which credit unions posted the largest growth in loan and share balances per member?
Buying a Pre-Exisiting Business
Citadel Federal Credit Union in Thorndale, PA, recently took a novel approach to starting our credit union service organization (CUSO), Citadel Financial Services - buying ...
A New Employee Benefit: Long Term Care Insurance
Why long-term care insurance was added to Wright-Patt’s benefit package. Wright-Patt Credit Union reviewed its employee benefits package during 2000 to increase the perceived value ...
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Purpose Drives Performance