6 Roles To Help Credit Unions Reach The Next Level Of Success In 2026
The right people in the right positions can make a meaningful difference in driving success and exploring opportunities.
The right people in the right positions can make a meaningful difference in driving success and exploring opportunities.
The editorial team at Callahan & Associates weighs in on stories that defined 2025 through actionable strategies, meaningful insights, and perspectives that continue to influence the cooperative movement.
Despite economic uncertainty, credit unions and their members are displaying resilience through methodical improvement.
Don’t stop reading because you think this is a love letter to Zohran Mamdani. It’s not about politics; it’s about connection and authenticity. His people-first campaign offers four lessons for credit unions on speaking with purpose and being heard.
Explore best practices to streamline service, inspire leadership engagement, and improve the member experience.
Member growth is slowing. What can credit unions do about it? Callahan experts explore how purpose and financial wellbeing might be the key to sustainable member growth.
How changing consumer behavior is redefining branches as community spaces for advice, education, and connection.
When the postseason heats up, Callanan lets credit union balance sheets take a swing at the 2025 fall classic.
Credit union mergers are poised to grow year-over-year for the first time in four years. The aggregate assets of merged institutions is projected to reach $11.6 billion.
The Member Story Project from Callahan & Associates invites credit unions to share their stories of member impact and celebrate how they change lives every day.

Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.

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

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.

Home equity lending is a winning option for credit unions in today’s mortgage environment. Learn how three different shops meet members’ needs.

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.

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.

The Michigan cooperative keeps everyday payments working and members happy by using a common friction point to build brand loyalty.

How a former Sam’s Club finance leader adapted his member-first mindset to a not-for-profit credit union.

How a novel role instills SchoolsFirst FCU’s future leaders with an appreciation for its past.

Arriba Advisors co-founder Tom Russell explores how credit unions can bridge the gap between a growth mindset and their technical reality.
What Credit Unions Can Learn From Mamdani’s Campaign