Happy Inter-Dependence Day: How Credit Unions Make Us More Free
July 3, 2018
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Profits aren’t un-American, but empowering economic freedom is the difference-maker in the credit union brand of patriotism.
Blogs
Best Of June 2018
July 2, 2018
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Based on June traffic (and our editorial instincts), here are the top articles and blogs that appeared on CreditUnions.com.
Analytical Minds, Financial Independence, And Ghosting
July 2, 2018
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Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Auto Lending By The Numbers (1Q18)
July 2, 2018
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Credit union auto lending growth revs up top-line growth.
Ask Tough Questions Before Investing In New Capabilities
July 2, 2018
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To meet consumer expectations in the digital space, credit unions must think differently about their entire operation, not just technology platforms.
Dave Larson On Leadership
July 1, 2018
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The CEO of Affinity Plus discusses the importance of transparency, the benefit of leading a different kind of team, and the power behind the movement’s voices.
Buzzword Bingo
July 1, 2018
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Financial industry presentations are full of well-worn words. But don’t get bored, get busy. Take these cards to your next conference and make a game of tracking today’s buzziest words and phrases.
Consumer Sentiments And Employee Insights (1Q 2018)
July 1, 2018
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Real comments from online review sites to inform strategies, policies, and practices.
Credit Union Industry At-A-Glance (1Q18)
July 1, 2018
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Credit unions added 4.7 million net new members in the past 12 months, and the NCUA’s equity distribution helped push ROA to 0.90%. What else happened in the first quarter?
Flat Curves And Low Rates
July 1, 2018
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Look at the shape of the yield curve within the context of other factors in the economy and not as a stand-alone predictor of recession.
Best Of June 2018
Based on June traffic (and our editorial instincts), here are the top articles and blogs that appeared on CreditUnions.com.
Analytical Minds, Financial Independence, And Ghosting
Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Auto Lending By The Numbers (1Q18)
Credit union auto lending growth revs up top-line growth.
Ask Tough Questions Before Investing In New Capabilities
To meet consumer expectations in the digital space, credit unions must think differently about their entire operation, not just technology platforms.
Dave Larson On Leadership
The CEO of Affinity Plus discusses the importance of transparency, the benefit of leading a different kind of team, and the power behind the movement’s ...
Buzzword Bingo
Financial industry presentations are full of well-worn words. But don’t get bored, get busy. Take these cards to your next conference and make a game ...
Consumer Sentiments And Employee Insights (1Q 2018)
Real comments from online review sites to inform strategies, policies, and practices.
Credit Union Industry At-A-Glance (1Q18)
Credit unions added 4.7 million net new members in the past 12 months, and the NCUA’s equity distribution helped push ROA to 0.90%. What else ...
Flat Curves And Low Rates
Look at the shape of the yield curve within the context of other factors in the economy and not as a stand-alone predictor of recession.
Browse Topics
Markets Flip From Pricing Cuts To 50% Chance Of Hikes
Jason Haley
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.
Savana Morie
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
Aaron Passman
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
Aaron Passman
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
Aaron Passman
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
Tony Waltrich
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
Aaron Passman
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
Marc Rapport
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
Aaron Passman
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
Callahan & Associates
Arriba Advisors co-founder Tom Russell explores how credit unions can bridge the gap between a growth mindset and their technical reality.
Happy Inter-Dependence Day: How Credit Unions Make Us More Free