What Would Mr. Rogers Say?
March 6, 2018
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A half-century after he helped save public broadcasting, what can the TV icon, and my family friend, teach the credit union movement in its own moment of crisis?
Credit Union Industry Commentary
How Do Credit Unions Measure Success?
March 5, 2018
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Financial institutions are in the numbers business, but credit unions must also look beyond metrics like growth, share, and loss.
The Difference Is In The Mission
March 1, 2018
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How credit unions define their mission, and the actions they take to deliver on it, creates member value as well as a distinct competitive advantage for the movement.
Tipping The Scale
March 1, 2018
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Whether inflation swells or holds steady in the coming year relies on two variables.
The NCUSIF At Year-End: An $800 Million Surprise Raises Tough Questions
February 27, 2018
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Huge new reserves for the NCUSIF appear as if from nowhere while credit unions get peanuts from the corporate credit union bailout.
Words Matter As Bankers Target Big Credit Unions’ Tax Exemption
February 26, 2018
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Credit unions need to redefine the debate to clarify the difference between for-profit banks and member-owned financial cooperatives.
Credit Unions Matter. But Do Members Care?
February 26, 2018
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If members don’t think their credit union is relevant, sooner or later, it won’t be.
A Question Of Culture
February 20, 2018
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Whether a credit union’s staff and leadership is comfortable going off script to solve member problems is a matter of culture.
NCUA Audit Reports Show There’s Something Wrong
February 19, 2018
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The NCUA board touts its payback to credit unions, but soaring reserves hide a different story.
If A Tree Falls In A Forest, Can It Be Taxed?
February 12, 2018
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Credit unions don’t want to lose their tax exemption, but does the movement take the time to explain member-ownership? And why it matters?
How Do Credit Unions Measure Success?
Financial institutions are in the numbers business, but credit unions must also look beyond metrics like growth, share, and loss.
The Difference Is In The Mission
How credit unions define their mission, and the actions they take to deliver on it, creates member value as well as a distinct competitive advantage ...
Tipping The Scale
Whether inflation swells or holds steady in the coming year relies on two variables.
The NCUSIF At Year-End: An $800 Million Surprise Raises Tough Questions
Huge new reserves for the NCUSIF appear as if from nowhere while credit unions get peanuts from the corporate credit union bailout.
Words Matter As Bankers Target Big Credit Unions’ Tax Exemption
Credit unions need to redefine the debate to clarify the difference between for-profit banks and member-owned financial cooperatives.
Credit Unions Matter. But Do Members Care?
If members don’t think their credit union is relevant, sooner or later, it won’t be.
A Question Of Culture
Whether a credit union's staff and leadership is comfortable going off script to solve member problems is a matter of culture.
NCUA Audit Reports Show There’s Something Wrong
The NCUA board touts its payback to credit unions, but soaring reserves hide a different story.
If A Tree Falls In A Forest, Can It Be Taxed?
Credit unions don't want to lose their tax exemption, but does the movement take the time to explain member-ownership? And why it matters?
Browse Topics
Markets Flip From Pricing Cuts To 50% Chance Of Hikes
Jason Haley
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.
Savana Morie
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
Aaron Passman
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
Aaron Passman
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
Aaron Passman
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
Tony Waltrich
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.
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.
What’s In A Name: Vice President Of History And Culture
Aaron Passman
How a novel 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.
What Would Mr. Rogers Say?