CUbroadcast Highlights Callahan’s 6 Big Ideas For 2016
In episode No. 534, Callahan managing partner Jon Jeffreys talks with Mike Lawson about ways in which credit unions can leverage the 6 Big Ideas the company rolled out in early 2016.
In episode No. 534, Callahan managing partner Jon Jeffreys talks with Mike Lawson about ways in which credit unions can leverage the 6 Big Ideas the company rolled out in early 2016.
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Credit union lending accelerates to an all-time high in the fourth quarter of 2015.
Adding 3.1 million members over 12 months, credit unions report the highest ever membership. Here are some of the leaders in overall membership.
This week, CreditUnions.com features examples from across the industry of successful credit union new member referral programs.
2015 was a record breaking year across many metrics for credit unions. Auto lending was no exception, with auto loan balances projected to have reached an all-time high of $264.7 billion in December 2015.
Compliance dance card overflows in 2015 while credit union legal beagles see TRID and true changes in 2016.
With more than 85% of the industry reporting in Callahan & Associates’ FirstLook Program, early data trends suggest another quarter of double-digit loan growth.
Despite a red-hot lending market, credit union share balances increase through the end of the year.
This week, CreditUnions.com features five articles showcasing strategies different credit unions use to manage balance sheets and better serve members.
First quarter data shows how rising costs are pushing consumers toward flexibility and reshaping borrowing and saving habits.

A dedicated CUSO holding company allows WSECU to move beyond building and back fintech partners it helps shape and scale.

Industry leaders share how they approach fintech investment, balancing immediate needs with longer-term bets while keeping member value and mission at the center.

Advancial FCU links internal service standards, employee feedback, and peer recognition to create a more consistent experience for both staff and members.

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.

Affinity Plus FCU has a clear member service mantra: digital for daily, human when it’s hard. Its CEO and CFO share what that looks like in practice.

The New Hampshire cooperative shares how its fintech arm, Service Ventures, evaluates investments, balances risk, and defines success.

New data from Gallup shows half of all employees who work for companies that pay for AI tools use them. Credit unions are building their own momentum.

For Mike and Dave Valentine, the family business just happens to be credit unions. The father-son duo talk leadership styles, cooperative values, and the lessons they’ve learned from each other along the way.

People who are truly financially thriving have both means and a sense of security that comes from confidence about the future. Building that kind of emotional engagement requires a deliberate design of everyday interactions.