Pants On Fire
April 6, 2017
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Fed officials can no longer deny they consider the markets when deciding monetary policy.
Credit Union Industry Commentary
Something Wicked This Way Comes
April 3, 2017
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Cybersecurity is a problem that defies easy definition, solution, provenance, and conclusion.
Disruptor, Disrupted: The Choice Is Yours
March 31, 2017
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Credit unions appear to be taking divergent paths, but will mission trump “bank lite” as the year unfolds?
The Future Of Consumer Credit
March 31, 2017
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Growth in consumer credit has sparked concern about credit quality. How will credit unions know when it’s really time to worry?
Credit Unions Everywhere Live The “Members First” Motto
March 31, 2017
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When employees prioritize what is best for the member, they demonstrate the cooperative difference.
Turning A Deaf Ear To The Fed
March 30, 2017
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Does the Fed still matter to bond traders?
The Circus Is In Town
March 23, 2017
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Will the health care bill make it to the floor? And how will the market respond to Congressional pressuring?
An Engaged And Informed Owner Makes The Credit Union Industry Stronger
March 22, 2017
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Why the merger system is too rigged for “insider gains.”
Merger Notice On The Wall. How To Make Members Care At All?
March 22, 2017
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The debate over credit union mergers should be about engaging member-owners as much as throwing shade at sales jobs by self-serving insiders.
A Relief Rally
March 16, 2017
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Bond traders responded fervently to yesterday’s rate hike.
Something Wicked This Way Comes
Cybersecurity is a problem that defies easy definition, solution, provenance, and conclusion.
Disruptor, Disrupted: The Choice Is Yours
Credit unions appear to be taking divergent paths, but will mission trump “bank lite” as the year unfolds?
The Future Of Consumer Credit
Growth in consumer credit has sparked concern about credit quality. How will credit unions know when it’s really time to worry?
Credit Unions Everywhere Live The “Members First” Motto
When employees prioritize what is best for the member, they demonstrate the cooperative difference.
Turning A Deaf Ear To The Fed
Does the Fed still matter to bond traders?
The Circus Is In Town
Will the health care bill make it to the floor? And how will the market respond to Congressional pressuring?
An Engaged And Informed Owner Makes The Credit Union Industry Stronger
Why the merger system is too rigged for “insider gains.”
Merger Notice On The Wall. How To Make Members Care At All?
The debate over credit union mergers should be about engaging member-owners as much as throwing shade at sales jobs by self-serving insiders.
A Relief Rally
Bond traders responded fervently to yesterday's rate hike.
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.
Pants On Fire