Aaron Passman
Aaron Passman is the editorial director at Callahan & Associates, overseeing the company’s online and print publications. He spent more than a decade as a journalist before joining Callahan, and his extensive experience covering the credit union industry includes serving as a reporter and editor for Credit Union Journal and overseeing its 2020 merger into American Banker. Aaron holds a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Kansas and lives near Kansas City with his family.
Fintech Adoption On The Rise
Aaron Passman
July 11, 2022
Consumers are taking to fintech at a rapid pace, according to a recent study, with those age 56 and older representing the fastest-growing user demographic.
Lessons From A Fintech’s First Year
Aaron Passman
July 11, 2022
Nearly 12 months after the launch of Dora, a credit union-backed fintech, one executive looks back at lessons learned and what comes next.
Mortgage Originations Rise Gradually Amid Surge In Home Values
Aaron Passman
June 27, 2022
First mortgage originations at credit unions have risen substantially in the last decade, a period in which median home values have nearly doubled.
Impact Strategies From June 2022
Aaron Passman
June 27, 2022
Think there’s no room for creativity in banking? Think again. These stories from the last month reveal a host of new ways credit unions are ...
Credit Union Revenue Inches Up
Aaron Passman
June 20, 2022
Strong loan growth combined with increased investment and fee income helped propel credit union net income during the first quarter.
Increasing Mobility One Loan At A Time
Aaron Passman
June 13, 2022
New loan products from DCU and Service Credit Union could help provide a wider range of mobility options for disabled consumers.
Credit Unions’ Auto Market Share Hits All-Time High
Aaron Passman
June 13, 2022
Despite all the challenges associated with buying a car right now, more consumers than ever are turning to credit unions for auto loans.
How Data Analytics Helps Peoples Advantage Fulfill Its CDFI Mandate
Aaron Passman
May 23, 2022
Top-Level Takeaways A better understanding of data trends has helped Peoples Advantage get buy-in from staff at all levels when it comes to meeting lending ...
How COVID-19 Pushed The SECU Foundation Out Of Its Comfort Zone
Aaron Passman
May 16, 2022
More targeted giving and other changes helped the foundation make a bigger difference in the lives of North Carolinians — especially those in rural and ...
7 Ways To Help Members Stretch Their Dollars As Prices Surge
Aaron Passman
May 2, 2022
Inflation in the United States has reached a 40-year high. Food and gas prices have spiked. But credit unions are stepping in to help members ...