FirstLook: The Key to 14% Lending Growth
Affinity FCU demonstrates that sticking by their membership, in good times and bad, can lead to phenomenal growth—even when the competition comes roaring back.
Affinity FCU demonstrates that sticking by their membership, in good times and bad, can lead to phenomenal growth—even when the competition comes roaring back.
Callahan & Associates is featuring Wright-Patt Credit Union in the next quarterly issue and online video exclusive of Credit Union Strategy and Performance (CUSP). The credit union is being recognized for its success in branding/differentiation.
Patelco and GTE manage expenses and asset quality to earn their way back.
First quarter results from North Island Financial Credit Union show a credit union on a journey back to health.
Northwest Federal Credit Union uses email in its collections process as a cost-effective, diplomatic way to alert members of a late payment.
In 2008, Saint Francis Federal Credit Union moved away from paper processing and transitioned to image-based item processing.
Stanford Federal Credit Union allows its contact center employees to work from home.
Three mutually reinforcing relationships at the core of the virtuous cycle promote credit union growth, even during times of economic fluctuation.
Earlier in 2009, President Obama introduced his 2010 budget overview, which included plans to dramatically overhaul the current student loan financing system. To understand the impact of this proposed change on natural person credit unions involved in FFELP lending, Callahan’s Dane Coalson interviewed Mike Long, EVP& CCO of University of Wisconsin CU (UWCU).
We sat down with Karl Murphy, CEO of Firstlight FCU to discuss how his credit union is positioning itself to deal with the adverse circumstances that many credit unions find themselves in today.

As Super Bowl LX nears, the Callahan Bowl prediction model says the Seahawks will see green en route to the Lombardi Trophy.

Two programs for aspiring volunteers are building a steady pipeline of ready-to-step-in leaders that trickles up to the director level.

Royal and American 1 credit unions share how their educational programs ensure incarcerated people are reentry ready.

Double‑digit net returns meet reliable credit performance when credit unions build a pipeline of high‑value members primed for deposits and engagement.

After years of merger-driven gains, a new senior leadership team and sales culture at Verve is powering a push for organic growth.

After years of declining membership, a new growth strategy and snappy catch phrase is paying off for the southern credit union.

Longer onboarding, focus groups, and peer leadership help Community First retain strong employees year after year.

Kelli Wisner-Frank serves as the linchpin between finance and innovation at Community Choice Credit Union, aligning automation, smarter processes, and cost discipline to turn front-line fixes into bottom-line wins.

Delivering human-centered service in a digital world is no longer a luxury for credit union contact centers — it’s a necessity.
The CEO of Adventure Credit Union shares tips to maintain credibility amid rapid executive turnover and organizational change.