Micro Grants. Major Support.
July 31, 2023
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A microgrant program from Verity Credit Union lifts up local nonprofits and other organizations.
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What’s Behind The Jump In Auto Market Share?
July 31, 2023
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The key factor in the credit union industry’s ongoing auto loan growth might be difficult — and costly — to sustain.
Little Consensus On Economy In Second Half Of 2023
July 31, 2023
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Look beyond the headlines to discover the driving forces behind market trends and consider how they impact a credit union’s investment portfolio.
Can Credit Unions Capitalize On Barbenheimer’s Big Moment?
July 28, 2023
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With brands of all stripes latching on to the summer’s biggest movie craze, they walk a fine line between being in on the joke and being the butt of the joke.
Is It Time To Re-evaluate Your Credit Card Program?
July 24, 2023
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Now is the time to meet member needs while earning income.
ALM Poses An Existential Crisis For Credit Unions
July 24, 2023
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A run of bank failures in 2023 has forced all financial institutions to ask themselves whether they’re safer than troubled banks.
Navigating Liquidity In Testing Times: Insights From Leaders Credit Union
July 24, 2023
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The Tennessee cooperative uses a “balanced balance sheet approach” to ensure steady growth in lending and deposits.
The Cost Of Liquidity
July 24, 2023
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Credit unions have many ways to build liquidity, each with its own benefits and costs. Which option is right for your credit union?
Share Balances Post Lowest Annual Growth On Record
July 24, 2023
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Inflation has eased, but rebuilding a cushion of savings has proven difficult for many Americans.
As Deposit Growth Slows, Nonmember Deposits Surge
July 24, 2023
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An amended rule on public unit and nonmember shares provides new sources of liquidity for federally insured credit unions.
Micro Grants. Major Support.
A microgrant program from Verity Credit Union lifts up local nonprofits and other organizations.
What’s Behind The Jump In Auto Market Share?
The key factor in the credit union industry’s ongoing auto loan growth might be difficult — and costly — to sustain.
Can Credit Unions Capitalize On Barbenheimer’s Big Moment?
With brands of all stripes latching on to the summer’s biggest movie craze, they walk a fine line between being in on the joke and ...
Is It Time To Re-evaluate Your Credit Card Program?
Now is the time to meet member needs while earning income.
ALM Poses An Existential Crisis For Credit Unions
A run of bank failures in 2023 has forced all financial institutions to ask themselves whether they’re safer than troubled banks.
Navigating Liquidity In Testing Times: Insights From Leaders Credit Union
The Tennessee cooperative uses a “balanced balance sheet approach” to ensure steady growth in lending and deposits.
The Cost Of Liquidity
Credit unions have many ways to build liquidity, each with its own benefits and costs. Which option is right for your credit union?
Share Balances Post Lowest Annual Growth On Record
Inflation has eased, but rebuilding a cushion of savings has proven difficult for many Americans.
As Deposit Growth Slows, Nonmember Deposits Surge
An amended rule on public unit and nonmember shares provides new sources of liquidity for federally insured credit unions.
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New data from Gallup shows half of all employees who work for companies that pay for AI tools use them. Credit unions are building their own momentum.
A Credit Union Bond Beyond Bloodlines
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For Mike and Dave Valentine, the family business just happens to be credit unions. The father-son duo talk leadership styles, cooperative values, and the lessons they’ve learned from each other along the way.
Connection And Caring Matter As Much As Knowledge And Resources
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People who are truly financially thriving have both means and a sense of security that comes from confidence about the future. Building that kind of emotional engagement requires a deliberate design of everyday interactions.
Markets Flip From Pricing Cuts To 50% Chance Of Hikes
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
Little Consensus On Economy In Second Half Of 2023