Best Of May 2019
June 3, 2019
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Based on May traffic (and our editorial instincts), here are the top articles and blogs that appeared on CreditUnions.com.
Blogs
Credit Union Investments Rise In 1Q 2019
June 3, 2019
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Stronger than expected seasonal first quarter inflows contributed to the largest quarterly jump since 2009. The average yield on investments also hit a 10-year high.
6 Graphs About Credit Union Auto Lending
June 3, 2019
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Annual growth in auto loans was the fastest of any major loan product at U.S. credit unions. Dig deeper to learn why.
Credit Unions Excel At Meeting Members’ Auto Loan Needs
June 3, 2019
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Since year-end 2017, credit unions have gone from financing 19.7% of auto loans on the market to 20.5%.
State In The Spotlight: Missouri
June 1, 2019
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Credit unions in Missouri turned out impressive auto loan penetration and overall asset quality.
Market Snapshot: 1Q 2019
June 1, 2019
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Consumer optimism, debt levels, deposit balances, and more. Get a glimpse of what happened across the United States in the first quarter.
Consumer Sentiments And Employee Insights (1Q 2019)
June 1, 2019
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Real comments from online review sites to inform strategies, policies, and practices.
Recommended Reading (1Q 2019)
June 1, 2019
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Callahan’s associates offer their take on the best books for credit union leaders.
Share Balances Expand Across the Portfolio
May 31, 2019
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The share portfolio posts record first quarter growth and totals nearly $1.3 trillion as of March 2019.
Advisory Councils, Continuous Improvement, And First Quarter Data
May 28, 2019
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Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Best Of May 2019
Based on May traffic (and our editorial instincts), here are the top articles and blogs that appeared on CreditUnions.com.
Credit Union Investments Rise In 1Q 2019
Stronger than expected seasonal first quarter inflows contributed to the largest quarterly jump since 2009. The average yield on investments also hit a 10-year high.
6 Graphs About Credit Union Auto Lending
Annual growth in auto loans was the fastest of any major loan product at U.S. credit unions. Dig deeper to learn why.
Credit Unions Excel At Meeting Members’ Auto Loan Needs
Since year-end 2017, credit unions have gone from financing 19.7% of auto loans on the market to 20.5%.
State In The Spotlight: Missouri
Credit unions in Missouri turned out impressive auto loan penetration and overall asset quality.
Market Snapshot: 1Q 2019
Consumer optimism, debt levels, deposit balances, and more. Get a glimpse of what happened across the United States in the first quarter.
Consumer Sentiments And Employee Insights (1Q 2019)
Real comments from online review sites to inform strategies, policies, and practices.
Recommended Reading (1Q 2019)
Callahan’s associates offer their take on the best books for credit union leaders.
Share Balances Expand Across the Portfolio
The share portfolio posts record first quarter growth and totals nearly $1.3 trillion as of March 2019.
Advisory Councils, Continuous Improvement, And First Quarter Data
Five can't-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Browse Topics
The Callahan Guide To The 2026 Final Four
Tony Waltrich
What happens when credit union performance data meets March Madness? Callahan’s proprietary model breaks down state-level results to forecast who takes home the hardware.
A Rewards Program That Relies On Relationships, Not Usage
Savana Morie
Nuvision’s Added Advantage program tracks member engagement across the credit union, then rewards relationships through better pricing and other perks.
Innovations Financial Bets Big On Small Business Lending
Aaron Passman
CDFI grant funding helps the Florida cooperative offer microloans for small businesses after many banks pulled out of its market.
How Marine Credit Union Shifted Its Foundation From Siloed To Symbiotic
Savana Morie
By aligning governance, leadership, and day to day operations, Marine Credit Union transformed its foundation from a parallel operation into a visible extension of the credit union brand.
How Today’s Market Is Stress-Testing Credit Union And Bank Earnings Models
Andrew Lepczyk
Credit union and bank earnings reflect different business objectives. Those differences matter for how financial institutions serve their markets.
The Case For Marketing That Doesn’t Lead With The Credit Union
Savana Morie
Whitefish Credit Union barely mentions itself in its member stories. Instead, its high-quality video storytelling spotlights people, businesses, and communities, building trust, advocacy, and impact that don’t always show up in traditional ROI metrics.
Exit Interview: Deb Vollmer
Aaron Passman
The retired Langley FCU executive looks back on a career shaped by industry change, evolving leadership responsibility, and a constant focus on serving members first.
How Affinity FCU Became A Financial First Responder
Callahan & Associates
The New Jersey-New York metro credit union shares how a wellbeing-led strategy ensures members know where to turn first when life gets difficult.
Running With Scissors: The Bold Side Of Personalization
Callahan & Associates
To become skilled at personalization, credit unions must stop making assumptions about what resonates with members and start leveraging data to be sure.
A Short Guide To Compliance With The New Succession Planning Rule
Jennie Boden
Check all the right boxes while tying your credit union compliance efforts to strategy.