The cooperative is closing the wealth gap in its Connecticut communities through home loans, charitable giving, volunteerism, special products, advocacy, and more.
Clearwater rises above the competition in its crowded Montana market with a strong commitment to environmental protection, financial inclusion, member centricity, and full transparency.
An emphasis on reducing its carbon footprint is just one part of Clearwater Credit Union’s multifaceted community-impact strategy.
Top-Level Takeaways The SECU Foundation focuses on four key areas: education, health care, housing, and human services. Members fund the foundation via an opt-in $1 monthly maintenance fee. Membership donations to the foundation surpassed $18.2 million in 2021, and the foundation’s total assets were up to more than $53 million. The world today bears little
Since its launch, small monthly contributions from members of North Carolina’s State Employees’ Credit Union have helped fuel more than $216 million in total giving from the SECU Foundation.
The ANATOMY series is a quarterly, multi-feature profile that explores the strategies and analyzes the performance of an exemplary credit union.
Utah First requires front-line staff members to complete 104 hours of training every year. Third-party courses and the internally developed Mission University provide avenues for development.
The ANATOMY series is a quarterly, multi-feature profile that explores the strategies and analyzes the performance of an exemplary credit union.
The ANATOMY series is a quarterly, multi-feature profile that explores the strategies and analyzes the performance of an exemplary credit union.
Nearly two-thirds of the credit union’s loans have four wheels. What are the keys to success for this mid-size Michigan cooperative?
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.