Marc Rapport
How Empower FCU Empowers Branch Employees
Marc Rapport
August 15, 2022
The Syracuse, NY-based credit union has put in place a “self-promotion” program to help branch employees advance their careers and earn a series of raises, ...
How Credit Unions Are Coping With Surging Mortgage Rates (Part 2)
Marc Rapport
August 8, 2022
With the market shifting and buyers becoming choosier about their lenders, credit unions across the country are shifting how they approach mortgage lending.
How Credit Unions Are Coping With Surging Mortgage Rates (Part 1)
Marc Rapport
August 1, 2022
Some underwriting and belt-tightening, staffing and product changes are part of the response as swiftly rising rates roil the housing market.
Are We In A Housing Bubble? 5 Credit Union Leaders Weigh In
Marc Rapport
July 25, 2022
Supply still lags demand but price hikes are slowing, and a lot has changed in the past 15 years.
How 3 Credit Unions Tackle Systemic Issues
Marc Rapport
June 20, 2022
Special loan programs at cooperatives across the country address equity, financial deserts, emergency aid, and climate change.
Small Credit Unions Get A Big Charge Out Of EV Lending
Marc Rapport
June 20, 2022
Financing alternatives for electric vehicles make mission sense for two cooperatives in Denver and Seattle.
What’s In A Name: Director Of Social Impact
Marc Rapport
June 13, 2022
Ivy Glover is one year into making sure DEI is more than just a buzzword at the Buckeye State’s biggest credit union.
Fees With Benefits? TCT FCU Makes It Work.
Marc Rapport
May 30, 2022
The New York credit union has lowered punitive fees and added an array of benefits to spread the gain while easing the pain.
What’s In A Name: Chief Culture Officer
Marc Rapport
May 30, 2022
Emma Hayes brings a career built on a commitment to inclusion and internal development for her new role at SECU.
Lease Buyouts Are Booming At Affinity FCU
Marc Rapport
May 16, 2022
High used car prices make buying out the residual on a leased vehicle a burgeoning business, and this New Jersey credit union is targeting that ...