Is The World Going Flat?
July 1, 2017
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Shorter-term rates have moved higher, but the bumps in the overnight rate have had little impact past the two-year note.
Credit Union Industry Commentary
How To Think Like A Strategist? Be Like Ike.
July 1, 2017
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Ongoing planning beats static plans every time. Now’s the time to learn the practice of real strategic thinking.
Why A New Merger Rule Is Vital
June 30, 2017
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A look at one recent merger shows how information shared and withheld can influence the outcome: the disappearance of yet another credit union with a proud, long history.
What Have We Enabled Our Members To Achieve?
June 29, 2017
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Answering that question and focusing on jobs to be done can create a more fruitful credit union-member relationship.
Why A Stronger Voluntary Merger Rule Is Necessary
June 26, 2017
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The proposed NCUA rule would require payoffs to take place in the open, exposing merger deals to transparency before members give away millions in equity and member value.
An Assessment Of The Amazon Effect
June 22, 2017
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Amazon’s purchase of Whole Foods is not a game-changer for inflation or Fed policy.
“Follow The Member” To Learn How To Provide Real Purpose
June 21, 2017
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Innovating to provide specific answers to questions like, “How have your members’ lives changed for the better since they signed up with you?”
3 Tips To Build A Winning Team
June 15, 2017
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Professional sports team offer insight into how to support this critical element of success.
Must See TV
June 8, 2017
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Thursday offers a lineup of three possible threats to the markets.
What Do Homebuyers Want?
May 29, 2017
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The housing market is hot right now. Here’s what credit unions can do to make homeownership a reality for members.
How To Think Like A Strategist? Be Like Ike.
Ongoing planning beats static plans every time. Now’s the time to learn the practice of real strategic thinking.
Why A New Merger Rule Is Vital
A look at one recent merger shows how information shared and withheld can influence the outcome: the disappearance of yet another credit union with a ...
What Have We Enabled Our Members To Achieve?
Answering that question and focusing on jobs to be done can create a more fruitful credit union-member relationship.
Why A Stronger Voluntary Merger Rule Is Necessary
The proposed NCUA rule would require payoffs to take place in the open, exposing merger deals to transparency before members give away millions in equity ...
An Assessment Of The Amazon Effect
Amazon’s purchase of Whole Foods is not a game-changer for inflation or Fed policy.
“Follow The Member” To Learn How To Provide Real Purpose
Innovating to provide specific answers to questions like, “How have your members’ lives changed for the better since they signed up with you?”
3 Tips To Build A Winning Team
Professional sports team offer insight into how to support this critical element of success.
Must See TV
Thursday offers a lineup of three possible threats to the markets.
What Do Homebuyers Want?
The housing market is hot right now. Here's what credit unions can do to make homeownership a reality for members.
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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.
Is The World Going Flat?