An Effective Board Recruiting Process
Recruiting new board members is a often a constant priority for many credit unions. Pacific Service Credit Union’s advisory director program serves a “training program” for potential candidates.
Recruiting new board members is a often a constant priority for many credit unions. Pacific Service Credit Union’s advisory director program serves a “training program” for potential candidates.
With a full year of experience with mobile banking, Amplify has a wealth of experience to share about how to combine the best of browser-based technology augmented with SMS for non-sensitive information.
Tyndall FCU’s performance-based culture has resulted in a dramatic increase in sales productivity, teller transitions and a $1 million cost savings in less than two years.
The Pentagon Federal Credit Union and its Foundation sponsored a special concert of American patriotic songs by the US Army Chorus and the National Men’s Chorus in Washington, DC.
CommunityAmerica Credit Union ($1.3B, KS) approached its media strategy with an idea straight out of left field, literally. Baseball lovers both young and old, male and female, members and non-members, head to ‘CommunityAmerica Ballpark’ to see the Kansas City T-Bones, a minor league baseball team, and enjoy America’s favorite pasttime.
Mission Federal Credit Union wanted to enhance its ability to serve members while ensuring that quality service led to results. The $1.7 billion credit union recognized the growing complexity of its product lines and saw the need for staff and members to tap into information that would help them better utilize its numerous loan and deposit products.
Frank Pollack couldn’t be any more correct: credit union mortgages are the best for both members and their credit union. That’s certainly the case for BECU (formerly Boeing Employee’s Credit Union). Mortgage lending is a focal point for our growth and member service strategies.
The youth of America are increasingly faced with making financial decisions without the appropriate knowledge and education. Ninety-two percent of sophomores in college have at least one credit card. Compare that percentage to this one: 50.2% – a failing grade- was the average score among high school seniors on a financial knowledge survey. Furthermore, there has been a 50% increase in bankruptcie
Veridian encourages diversity not only through its membership, but also through its choices of suppliers.
GUASFCU offers repeat loan promotions that target repeat applicants.

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.