New Cultures, Member Relationships, Leadership Styles
August 29, 2016
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This week, CreditUnions.com profiles a new culture in Arizona, small dollar loans in New Mexico, and data insights nationwide.
Industry Insights
CUbroadcast Highlights Callahan’s Leadership Team Development Program
August 25, 2016
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In episode No. 625, Callahan vice president Chris Howard and Mike Lawson discuss what credit unions can gain from a team-focused approach to development.
3 Takeaways From Trendwatch 2Q 2016
August 23, 2016
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Second quarter performance data tells a positive story: member growth has never been stronger, the loan faucet is still flowing, and credit unions are well-positioned from an interest rate risk perspective.
How To Set Lending Records
August 22, 2016
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This week, CreditUnions.com showcases case studies from both large and small credit unions with excellent loan growth metrics, as well as looks at some larger lending trends.
Credit Unions Ride An ROA Roller Coaster
August 19, 2016
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Second quarter data shows the industry’s ROA is up quarter-over-quarter but slightly down year-over-year.
CUbroadcast Highlights Why Small Credit Unions Need Tech To Grow
August 17, 2016
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In episode No. 621, Callahan industry analyst Stephanie Clark talks with Mike Lawson to discuss why credit unions with less than $50 million in assets need new technology to survive in the marketplace.
Credit Unions Set A Record For Dollar Amount Originated
August 16, 2016
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Second quarter data shows industry real estate loan growth is strong, but lenders should take portfolio quality and state-level trends into consideration.
What Does A Credit Union Annual Review Look Like?
August 15, 2016
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This week, CreditUnions.com shows how some credit unions conduct annual reviews — and one credit union that doesn’t.
How One Credit Union Uses Lemonade To Teach Entrepreneurial Skills To The Next Generation
August 11, 2016
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ANECA FCU knows that lemonade stands are serious business.
‘S’ Is For ‘Sensitivity’
August 11, 2016
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Reactions vary as the credit union industry prepares for its primary regulator to add ‘S’ to CAMEL.
New Cultures, Member Relationships, Leadership Styles
This week, CreditUnions.com profiles a new culture in Arizona, small dollar loans in New Mexico, and data insights nationwide.
CUbroadcast Highlights Callahan’s Leadership Team Development Program
In episode No. 625, Callahan vice president Chris Howard and Mike Lawson discuss what credit unions can gain from a team-focused approach to development.
3 Takeaways From Trendwatch 2Q 2016
Second quarter performance data tells a positive story: member growth has never been stronger, the loan faucet is still flowing, and credit unions are well-positioned ...
How To Set Lending Records
This week, CreditUnions.com showcases case studies from both large and small credit unions with excellent loan growth metrics, as well as looks at some larger ...
Credit Unions Ride An ROA Roller Coaster
Second quarter data shows the industry’s ROA is up quarter-over-quarter but slightly down year-over-year.
CUbroadcast Highlights Why Small Credit Unions Need Tech To Grow
In episode No. 621, Callahan industry analyst Stephanie Clark talks with Mike Lawson to discuss why credit unions with less than $50 million in assets ...
Credit Unions Set A Record For Dollar Amount Originated
Second quarter data shows industry real estate loan growth is strong, but lenders should take portfolio quality and state-level trends into consideration.
What Does A Credit Union Annual Review Look Like?
This week, CreditUnions.com shows how some credit unions conduct annual reviews — and one credit union that doesn't.
How One Credit Union Uses Lemonade To Teach Entrepreneurial Skills To The Next Generation
ANECA FCU knows that lemonade stands are serious business.
‘S’ Is For ‘Sensitivity’
Reactions vary as the credit union industry prepares for its primary regulator to add ‘S’ to CAMEL.
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