Blogs
Ahead In 2018: Interest Rates And Tech Tools Both On the Rise
It may or may not be a bubble, but consumer debt might roil the waters for credit unions and their members. Can machines learn to help with that?
Productivity, Security, And Christmas Clubs
Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Jeff Disterhoft On Leadership
The CEO for University of Iowa Community Credit Union shares how developing relationships, solving problems, and uncovering opportunities have helped the cooperative thrive.
8 Credit Union Metrics For Productivity And Efficiency
These ratios help credit unions deliver excellent member value while also maintaining productive and efficient operations. Operational strategy impacts productivity and efficiency metrics. It’s important for credit unions to strike the right balance for their strategy while bearing in mind national averages.
CUbroadcast Highlights Need For Credit Union Collaboration
Callahan’s Managing Partner Jon Jeffreys shares why credit unions need to collaborate to compete in today’s disruptive marketplace.
Holiday Loans That Generate Interest
A range of rates and terms light up the credit union landscape around the world.
How Not To Be The Next Equifax
Lessons learned from 2017’s breach of the year.
Aligning Core Expectations With Reality
Results from a Callahan & Associates quick-hit core conversion survey.
Efficiency, Non-Interest Income, And The Average Member Relationship
Four can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Ahead In 2018: Interest Rates And Tech Tools Both On the Rise
Productivity, Security, And Christmas Clubs
Jeff Disterhoft On Leadership
8 Credit Union Metrics For Productivity And Efficiency
CUbroadcast Highlights Need For Credit Union Collaboration
Holiday Loans That Generate Interest
How Not To Be The Next Equifax
Aligning Core Expectations With Reality
Efficiency, Non-Interest Income, And The Average Member Relationship
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The Long Game For Fintech At FORUM Credit Union
The Indiana cooperative blends internal development with selective partnerships to meet members’ needs today now while positioning for what’s next.

Mission Fed Weighs Fintech Returns Against Real-World Fit
The San Diego cooperative leans on its CUSO and the CURQL network to make fintech investments, but member needs still guide which solutions ultimately make it into the credit union’s operations.

AI Boot Camp Is More Than Basic Training At Clearview FCU
Hands-on work with artificial intelligence tools is future-proofing staff members, giving them the confidence to adopt new technology and embrace efficiencies.

Stable Economy. Strained Households.
Wages briefly caught up with inflation, but rising costs have pushed them back into negative territory. Here’s what that shift means for member finances and credit union performance.

Fintech Grounded In Mission As Much As Market Opportunity
Suncoast Credit Union balances near-term needs with longer-term bets, applying discipline to timing, valuation, and fit to decide when to invest and when to walk away.

Industry Intelligence For Credit Union Leaders
Looking for quarterly data coverage, expert analysis, lessons from leading credit unions, and more? Callahan has it covered. Comparing top-level performance and digging into the details has never been easier.
Cost Pressures Are Changing Member Behavior
First quarter data shows how rising costs are pushing consumers toward flexibility and reshaping borrowing and saving habits.

WSECU Invests In Innovation To Solve Pain Points
A dedicated CUSO holding company allows WSECU to move beyond building and back fintech partners it helps shape and scale.

When Employees Own Culture, Service Follows
Advancial FCU links internal service standards, employee feedback, and peer recognition to create a more consistent experience for both staff and members.

How MSUFCU Builds And Backs Fintech Solutions
MSUFCU takes a hands-on approach to fintech, piloting solutions through its in-house lab before scaling and backing them through a wholly owned CUSO.
Markets Take A Cue From “Silent Night”