Fail, To Succeed
January 23, 2017
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Only in a culture that celebrates process and smart risk-taking does true innovation take root.
Credit Union Industry Commentary
Turn Financial Wellness Talk Into Action In 2017
January 23, 2017
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The need for credit unions has perhaps never been greater for the average American household.
A Problem With Geography
January 19, 2017
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U.S. employment might be nearing its maximum limit, but there are still pockets of unemployed workers around the country.
Hawkish. Dovish. Does It Matter?
January 5, 2017
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The year’s first economic reports are out, and at least one is good news for credit unions.
Yields Hit Big Levels
December 15, 2016
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There will most certainly be more liquidation to come unless the market narrative changes dramatically.
Bond Traders Bet On The Wrong Pony
December 8, 2016
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News from the European Central Bank is not what traders needed or wanted.
It’s Good To Be A Credit Union
December 6, 2016
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This financial cooperative decided to stake its future on hiring a new leader based on mission, credit union experience or not.
It Was Only A Dream
December 1, 2016
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November might have been a nightmare, but today’s Treasury rates aren’t far off 2015.
Billions More Reasons For The NCUA To End The Deepening Secrecy
December 1, 2016
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More than $8 billion of credit union money is tied up in and around the regulator’s bailout of the corporates, but little else is really known.
The Normalization Of Rates In 2017
December 1, 2016
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What would “normal” rates look like in the coming year, and what events might prevent rates from getting there?
Turn Financial Wellness Talk Into Action In 2017
The need for credit unions has perhaps never been greater for the average American household.
A Problem With Geography
U.S. employment might be nearing its maximum limit, but there are still pockets of unemployed workers around the country.
Hawkish. Dovish. Does It Matter?
The year's first economic reports are out, and at least one is good news for credit unions.
Yields Hit Big Levels
There will most certainly be more liquidation to come unless the market narrative changes dramatically.
Bond Traders Bet On The Wrong Pony
News from the European Central Bank is not what traders needed or wanted.
It’s Good To Be A Credit Union
This financial cooperative decided to stake its future on hiring a new leader based on mission, credit union experience or not.
It Was Only A Dream
November might have been a nightmare, but today’s Treasury rates aren’t far off 2015.
Billions More Reasons For The NCUA To End The Deepening Secrecy
More than $8 billion of credit union money is tied up in and around the regulator’s bailout of the corporates, but little else is really ...
The Normalization Of Rates In 2017
What would “normal” rates look like in the coming year, and what events might prevent rates from getting there?
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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.
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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
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Mortgage Lending Is Back, But It Looks Different
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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.
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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
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How a former Sam’s Club finance leader adapted his member-first mindset to a not-for-profit credit union.
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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
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Arriba Advisors co-founder Tom Russell explores how credit unions can bridge the gap between a growth mindset and their technical reality.
Fail, To Succeed