Of CUSOs And Big Data
April 19, 2016
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The collaborative model is the best and perhaps only way credit unions can compete in the critical realm of business intelligence and the Big Data it requires.
Credit Union Industry Commentary
It Takes A Village To Sustain A Village
April 18, 2016
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The best of the best? Whats that mean? Serving everyone is the ultimate sustainable model for capitalism and for credit unions, the original crowdfunders.
Year-End Data Shows RBC Tackles Phantom Foe
April 15, 2016
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NCUA chair Debbie Matz leaves the board as the movement prepares to live with burdensome new capitalization standards that data show nearly no credit unions currently run afoul of.
NCUA Summarily Executes 6 Credit Unions Without Due Process
April 13, 2016
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The regulator’s drastic move is a troubling illustration of how the agency created to foster the movements safety and soundness is becoming a threat to its future.
A Time For CUSOs
April 13, 2016
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NACUSO conference points up innovative opportunities, regulatory challenges for collaborative entrepreneurship in the credit union model.
Why So Negative?
April 7, 2016
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What the future might look like should the U.S. Fed adopt the policies of the central banks in Europe and Japan.
Stocks And Bonds And Perhaps Some Certainty Ahead
March 31, 2016
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Securities end quarter strong, while next quarter could determine rates for years to come.
What’s The Message From The Fed?
March 24, 2016
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Fed officials have sounded sounded more upbeat on the economy than Yellen sounded last week.
Ed Callahan … A Look Back
March 17, 2016
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With Ed, there was only one direct path to the goal. That path was either with you, around you, over you, under you, or through you. You could step aside or get on board.
A Fearful Game Of Connect The Dots
March 17, 2016
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The Fed has been throwing off mixed signals for years; yesterdays FOMC statement was just the latest.
It Takes A Village To Sustain A Village
The best of the best? Whats that mean? Serving everyone is the ultimate sustainable model for capitalism and for credit unions, the original crowdfunders.
Year-End Data Shows RBC Tackles Phantom Foe
NCUA chair Debbie Matz leaves the board as the movement prepares to live with burdensome new capitalization standards that data show nearly no credit unions ...
NCUA Summarily Executes 6 Credit Unions Without Due Process
The regulator's drastic move is a troubling illustration of how the agency created to foster the movements safety and soundness is becoming a threat to ...
A Time For CUSOs
NACUSO conference points up innovative opportunities, regulatory challenges for collaborative entrepreneurship in the credit union model.
Why So Negative?
What the future might look like should the U.S. Fed adopt the policies of the central banks in Europe and Japan.
Stocks And Bonds And Perhaps Some Certainty Ahead
Securities end quarter strong, while next quarter could determine rates for years to come.
What’s The Message From The Fed?
Fed officials have sounded sounded more upbeat on the economy than Yellen sounded last week.
Ed Callahan … A Look Back
With Ed, there was only one direct path to the goal. That path was either with you, around you, over you, under you, or through ...
A Fearful Game Of Connect The Dots
The Fed has been throwing off mixed signals for years; yesterdays FOMC statement was just the latest.
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.
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