A Guide To Measuring Credit Union Impact
September 2, 2024
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Credit unions build stronger communities every day. It’s time to share those success stories with the world.
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Credit Union Employees Step Up Amid Labor Shortages
August 19, 2024
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With membership growth outpacing employee growth, member service representatives today are serving more members than they did five years ago.
What’s In A Charter Type?
August 11, 2024
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Whether a credit union selects a federal or state charter depends heavily on that institution’s regulatory needs and expansion goals.
5 Graphs That Explain Loan Demand
August 4, 2024
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From sky-high housing prices to increased credit card spending and beyond, these are the prime factors influencing today’s lending landscape.
Better Deposit Strategies Elevate Member Experience
July 28, 2024
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With deposits per branch up 50% in the past five years, many credit unions are redeploying staff to provide more holistic offerings such as financial counseling.
Understanding NCUA’s 2023 Grant Funding
July 15, 2024
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The regulator’s Community Development Revolving Loan Fund distributed $3.8 million in grant funding last year, benefitting more than 140 credit unions.
Rebranding Takes A Post-Pandemic Hit
July 15, 2024
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Marketing spend is up since the onset of COVID-19, but fewer institutions are pursuing new identities, choosing instead to embrace familiarity.
Fintech Revenue Is Booming … And That’s Good For Credit Unions
July 2, 2024
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Partnerships with emerging tech firms could benefit the bottom line for credit unions in the years ahead.
Share Draft And Auto Loan Penetration Jump Substantially
June 24, 2024
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Penetration growth is uneven across product lines, with share draft and auto loans blazing a trail in the past decade while other products remain stagnant.
Rising Interest Rates Are Good For Something
June 17, 2024
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Revenue per member has soared despite an industrywide slowdown in membership growth.
A Guide To Measuring Credit Union Impact
Credit unions build stronger communities every day. It’s time to share those success stories with the world.
Credit Union Employees Step Up Amid Labor Shortages
With membership growth outpacing employee growth, member service representatives today are serving more members than they did five years ago.
What’s In A Charter Type?
Whether a credit union selects a federal or state charter depends heavily on that institution's regulatory needs and expansion goals.
5 Graphs That Explain Loan Demand
From sky-high housing prices to increased credit card spending and beyond, these are the prime factors influencing today's lending landscape.
Better Deposit Strategies Elevate Member Experience
With deposits per branch up 50% in the past five years, many credit unions are redeploying staff to provide more holistic offerings such as financial ...
Understanding NCUA’s 2023 Grant Funding
The regulator’s Community Development Revolving Loan Fund distributed $3.8 million in grant funding last year, benefitting more than 140 credit unions.
Rebranding Takes A Post-Pandemic Hit
Marketing spend is up since the onset of COVID-19, but fewer institutions are pursuing new identities, choosing instead to embrace familiarity.
Fintech Revenue Is Booming … And That’s Good For Credit Unions
Partnerships with emerging tech firms could benefit the bottom line for credit unions in the years ahead.
Share Draft And Auto Loan Penetration Jump Substantially
Penetration growth is uneven across product lines, with share draft and auto loans blazing a trail in the past decade while other products remain stagnant.
Rising Interest Rates Are Good For Something
Revenue per member has soared despite an industrywide slowdown in membership growth.
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Fintech Grounded In Mission As Much As Market Opportunity
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