Looking Bad With a One-Time Hit
April 29, 2016
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In the short-term, Mountain America’s ROA plunges but the merger that caused it looks like a long-term winner.
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These are Not Statistics; These are Our Members
April 29, 2016
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GTE FCU was founded in 1935 as the credit union for the Peninsular Telephone Company. Headquartered in Tampa, GTE FCU is now the fourth largest credit union in Florida and with more than $2.1 billion in assets one of the largest 60 credit unions in the country. Unfortunately, Tampa was one of the first areas hit with the “credit crisis,” trouble in housing arriving in 2007.
Keeping the Lines of Communication Open with your Valued SEGS
April 29, 2016
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The opportunity for face-to-face interaction with SEG employees is becoming increasingly scarce. What methods can credit unions employ to gain the attention of key decision-makers and potential members at these organizations?
The Call Center As A Mortgage Generator
April 29, 2016
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As part of the credit union’s strategic game plan, the call center at State Employees’ Credit Union originates all types of loans.
You Have Chosen … Wisely
April 28, 2016
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Purdue Federal procures longer lasting financial relationships with its affinity card product.
Good Loans for Students = Good Business for Members 1st FCU
April 28, 2016
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Members 1st FCU finds early success with recent launch of private student lending solution.
Coming to the Aid of First-Time Homebuyers
April 28, 2016
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Wright-Patt Credit Union found a way to respond to the unique needs of their community by developing a suite of lending products that specifically cater to first time home-buyers.
Revolutionizing the Deposit Process
April 28, 2016
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DCU (Digital Federal Credit Union) is a fan of BIG ideas. These ideas often constitute a wave of innovation that changes member experiences. Remote Deposit Capture has been one of their BIG ideas they’ve actively pursued and investigated since 2004.
City-County Uses Their boom! Program to Attract Younger Members
April 28, 2016
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One of the largest challenges facing the credit union industry today is attracting a younger membership. The graying of the movement is no secret, and the average age of a credit union member has now edged up to 47. Credit unions are consistently asking how can we make ourselves relevant to younger generations?�
Deepening Member Relationships with Affinity Cards
April 28, 2016
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Credit unions enjoy a historical strength through their affiliation with organizations that are integral to their members’ lives. The affiliation may be through the company they work for, a military branch, or an organization they are associated with. One way to reinforce this affiliation is through an affinity credit card that is branded with the credit union’s logo, but also contains imagery rel
Looking Bad With a One-Time Hit
In the short-term, Mountain America's ROA plunges but the merger that caused it looks like a long-term winner.
These are Not Statistics; These are Our Members
GTE FCU was founded in 1935 as the credit union for the Peninsular Telephone Company. Headquartered in Tampa, GTE FCU is now the fourth largest ...
Keeping the Lines of Communication Open with your Valued SEGS
The opportunity for face-to-face interaction with SEG employees is becoming increasingly scarce. What methods can credit unions employ to gain the attention of key decision-makers ...
The Call Center As A Mortgage Generator
As part of the credit union’s strategic game plan, the call center at State Employees’ Credit Union originates all types of loans.
You Have Chosen … Wisely
Purdue Federal procures longer lasting financial relationships with its affinity card product.
Good Loans for Students = Good Business for Members 1st FCU
Members 1st FCU finds early success with recent launch of private student lending solution.
Coming to the Aid of First-Time Homebuyers
Wright-Patt Credit Union found a way to respond to the unique needs of their community by developing a suite of lending products that specifically cater ...
Revolutionizing the Deposit Process
DCU (Digital Federal Credit Union) is a fan of BIG ideas. These ideas often constitute a wave of innovation that changes member experiences. Remote Deposit ...
City-County Uses Their boom! Program to Attract Younger Members
One of the largest challenges facing the credit union industry today is attracting a younger membership. The graying of the movement is no secret, and ...
Deepening Member Relationships with Affinity Cards
Credit unions enjoy a historical strength through their affiliation with organizations that are integral to their members' lives. The affiliation may be through the company ...
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