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Credit Union Mergers In 2018
Total assets at credit unions reached a record high of $1.5 trillion at year-end despite a drop in the number of institutions.
He Made Us All Better — Even Still Today
Callahan & Associates co-founder leaves a legacy larger than the sum of his considerable accomplishments. This is an ideal time to remember the Irishman’s defense of leadership for the greater good.
Diversity And Inclusion: Recurring Themes At GAC
Credit unions called to expand the work of financial inclusion to a widening sea of faces.
Alphabet Soup: MX, ACET, And The GAC
Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Employment And Compensation Increases At U.S. Credit Unions
More credit union employees are making more money than they did one year ago.
Efficiency Improves At Credit Unions In 2018
U.S. credit unions reported a 169-basis-point decline in the efficiency ratio year-over-year. And that’s a good thing.
GAC Kicks Off With Small Credit Unions Thinking Big
CUNA CEO tells Small Credit Union Roundtable attendees to not sell themselves short, and that credit unions need to focus on the real competition, not each other.
The Return Of The Prodigal Fund
The regulator blames the victim while selling out credit union members when they need their credit unions most.
Risk Markets Maintain Positive Momentum
This insightful monthly market commentary will help you look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving the current market trends that could impact your credit union’s investment portfolio.
Analytics, Mergers, And Diversity
Credit Union Mergers In 2018
Diversity And Inclusion: Recurring Themes At GAC
Alphabet Soup: MX, ACET, And The GAC
Employment And Compensation Increases At U.S. Credit Unions
Efficiency Improves At Credit Unions In 2018
GAC Kicks Off With Small Credit Unions Thinking Big
The Return Of The Prodigal Fund
Risk Markets Maintain Positive Momentum
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Markets Flip From Pricing Cuts To 50% Chance Of Hikes
Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.

Keep The Mortgage. Ditch The Fees.
A rethink of closing costs, rate relief, and employer partnerships helped 7 17 Credit Union build an affordable housing mortgage program that works.

Home Is Where The Heart (And More) Is
Where is mortgage growth coming from right now? This week, CreditUnions.com covers a mix of home equity campaigns, targeted affordability programs, and niche lending strategies that are bringing borrowers back into the market.

3 Ways To Market For HELOC Success
Home equity lending is a winning option for credit unions in today’s mortgage environment. Learn how three different shops meet members’ needs.

Small House, Big Opportunity: 2 Takes On Manufactured Home Loans
Manufactured home loans can provide members access to affordable housing, including those in rural areas. Two credit unions share how they approach the niche product.

Mortgage Lending Is Back, But It Looks Different
After a prolonged slowdown, signs of life are returning to mortgage lending. Growth is uneven, with first-time buyers and shifting rate dynamics driving activity in select segments.

MSUFCU Turns A Break In Payments Into A Member Experience Moment
The Michigan cooperative keeps everyday payments working and members happy by using a common friction point to build brand loyalty.

Insights From The Outside: Don Rositano
How a former Sam’s Club finance leader adapted his member-first mindset to a not-for-profit credit union.

What’s In A Name: Vice President Of History And Culture
How a novel role instills SchoolsFirst FCU’s future leaders with an appreciation for its past.

Growth Is A Mindset, But Success Is In The Contract
Arriba Advisors co-founder Tom Russell explores how credit unions can bridge the gap between a growth mindset and their technical reality.
He Made Us All Better — Even Still Today