Consumers Are Shying Away From Fixed-Rate Mortgages
July 3, 2023
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As the market shifts and borrowing costs rise, adjustable-rate home loans are becoming popular once again.
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Dividends Per Member Are On The Rise. So Are Member Relationships.
June 26, 2023
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First quarter data highlights how credit unions have an opportunity to extend a guiding hand to consumers who might not be prudently addressing their financial situation.
Cryptocurrency Losses Fuel Jump In Elder Financial Abuse Claims
June 26, 2023
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A new report from the FBI finds total losses from elder financial abuse rose by 84% last year compared to 2021 figures.
Home Ownership Is Out Of Reach
June 26, 2023
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Housing is less affordable today than it was before the 2008 housing crisis. How did we get here? And how can credit unions help?
How To Prepare For A Smooth Executive Transition
June 26, 2023
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A new leadership duo at Montana CU — one from inside the credit union and one from outside the industry — share their thoughts on succession planning and the credit union’s recent executive transitions.
No More Silos: Manage Data In One System To Increase Efficiencies And Improve Member Service
June 26, 2023
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Removing multiple legacy systems and putting all your data into a single, secure repository can help you improve enterprise productivity and effectiveness, streamline operations, and enhance member service.
‘Pathway’ Products Help Members Connect With What Matters Most
June 19, 2023
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Connex Credit Union accelerates its service after 80 years of helping working folks fare better.
How Did West Community Craft A Better Approach To Talent Management?
June 19, 2023
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The cooperative’s focus on staff excellence stems from a 10-year journey of improving processes and performance.
Study Highlights Racial Disparities In Housing Affordability Across America
June 19, 2023
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New data underscores how far minorities have to go to catch up.
A Credit Union Guide To Embracing Equity
June 13, 2023
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A look at the strategies cooperatives have deployed to create more effective diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility programs at their institutions and within their communities.
Consumers Are Shying Away From Fixed-Rate Mortgages
As the market shifts and borrowing costs rise, adjustable-rate home loans are becoming popular once again.
Dividends Per Member Are On The Rise. So Are Member Relationships.
First quarter data highlights how credit unions have an opportunity to extend a guiding hand to consumers who might not be prudently addressing their financial ...
Cryptocurrency Losses Fuel Jump In Elder Financial Abuse Claims
A new report from the FBI finds total losses from elder financial abuse rose by 84% last year compared to 2021 figures.
Home Ownership Is Out Of Reach
Housing is less affordable today than it was before the 2008 housing crisis. How did we get here? And how can credit unions help?
How To Prepare For A Smooth Executive Transition
A new leadership duo at Montana CU — one from inside the credit union and one from outside the industry — share their thoughts on ...
No More Silos: Manage Data In One System To Increase Efficiencies And Improve Member Service
Removing multiple legacy systems and putting all your data into a single, secure repository can help you improve enterprise productivity and effectiveness, streamline operations, and ...
‘Pathway’ Products Help Members Connect With What Matters Most
Connex Credit Union accelerates its service after 80 years of helping working folks fare better.
How Did West Community Craft A Better Approach To Talent Management?
The cooperative’s focus on staff excellence stems from a 10-year journey of improving processes and performance.
Study Highlights Racial Disparities In Housing Affordability Across America
New data underscores how far minorities have to go to catch up.
A Credit Union Guide To Embracing Equity
A look at the strategies cooperatives have deployed to create more effective diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility programs at their institutions and within their communities.
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Insights From The Outside: Don Rositano
Marc Rapport
How a former Sam’s Club finance leader adapted his member-first mindset to a not-for-profit credit union.
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.
What’s In A Name: Vice President Of History & Culture
Aaron Passman
How a unique role instills SchoolsFirst FCU’s future leaders with an appreciation for its past.
Growth Is A Mindset, But Success Is In The Contract
Callahan & Associates
Arriba Advisors co-founder Tom Russell explores how credit unions can bridge the gap between a growth mindset and their technical reality.
Fraud Is Faster, Smarter, And Harder To Stop. Here’s How To.
Callahan & Associates
RKL offers insight, expertise, and experience to help fight off growing threats.
The Numbers Are Good. The Moment Is Hard.
William Hunt
Members are anxious about their financial futures, even as credit unions remain financially strong. Institutions that respond to this moment can make 2026 a turning point.
Wages Are Growing. Wallets Are Not.
Sherry Virden
Global events are flowing directly into household budgets, reshaping how credit union members save, borrow, and cope. Such trends don’t always show up in headline data.
Credit Unions Are Having A Margin Moment
Tony Waltrich
Credit unions are benefiting from a rare margin advantage as loans reprice slower than deposits. The question now is how institutions will use that strength to better serve members.
Where Have All The Members Gone?
Omar Shalabi
Membership growth is slowing, but financial activity is not. What does the modern financial relationship look like?
5 Takeaways From First Quarter Credit Union Performance Data
William Hunt
Inflation, war, and uncertain futures have reshaped members’ needs in 2026. What does credit union performance data from the first quarter of 2026 say about household budgets, inflation pressures, and more?