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What plan did one CU follow that has 30% of their members, well above the national average, using eStatements? Can it help your credit union too?
What plan did one CU follow that has 30% of their members, well above the national average, using eStatements? Can it help your credit union too?
It’s hard to believe that the E-statement industry is already over 3 years old. In that short period of time, the concept has evolved from being a way to save time and money on statement delivery, to a powerful interactive marketing tool. Second generation E-statements are a powerful communication tool that can deliver value to your
During the past ten years, credit union strategy has been mostly the attempt to extend existing businesses’ capabilities. This includes adding new markets, improving balance sheet products and developing new channel outlets such as shared branches or indirect auto lending. The result is a bigger credit union, but with the s
Last Thursday and Friday, Callahan’s held its Quarterly Credit Union Trendwatch Call with Chip Filson leading a discussion on the latest topics in the credit union industry. Part of the discussion was centered on dealing with the recent large share inflows and managing a growing investment portfolio.
During a time of credit union mortgage success, Air Academy has increased mortgage production as well as member service.
Account aggregation technology was introduced to the credit union community with much fanfare several years ago. As recently as 2001, research firms predicted adoption rates of up to 19 million users nationwide by the end of this year. In contrast, the latest estimates are that only 3 million financial service customers will use it
Hear the story of how Wauna Credit Union motivated a member to improve his credit.
Electronic delivery channels have expanded credit unions’ reach, but effectively marketing through those services takes its own strategy.
Tower Federal Credit Union did not see the Refi Boom coming, but they were ready for it when it came.
Arizona is one of the hardest hit regions by the mortgage crisis and subsequent economic downturn. In response, Arizona State Credit Union ($1.34B, Phoenix, AZ) is doing what it can to assist members, individually and collectively.
First quarter data shows how rising costs are pushing consumers toward flexibility and reshaping borrowing and saving habits.

A dedicated CUSO holding company allows WSECU to move beyond building and back fintech partners it helps shape and scale.

Advancial FCU links internal service standards, employee feedback, and peer recognition to create a more consistent experience for both staff and members.

MSUFCU takes a hands-on approach to fintech, piloting solutions through its in-house lab before scaling and backing them through a wholly owned CUSO.

Affinity Plus FCU has a clear member service mantra: digital for daily, human when it’s hard. Its CEO and CFO share what that looks like in practice.

The New Hampshire cooperative shares how its fintech arm, Service Ventures, evaluates investments, balances risk, and defines success.

Industry leaders share how they approach fintech investment, balancing immediate needs with longer-term bets while keeping member value and mission at the center.

New data from Gallup shows half of all employees who work for companies that pay for AI tools use them. Credit unions are building their own momentum.

For Mike and Dave Valentine, the family business just happens to be credit unions. The father-son duo talk leadership styles, cooperative values, and the lessons they’ve learned from each other along the way.

People who are truly financially thriving have both means and a sense of security that comes from confidence about the future. Building that kind of emotional engagement requires a deliberate design of everyday interactions.