Best Of August 2018
September 3, 2018
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Based on August traffic (and our editorial instincts), here are the top articles and blogs that appeared on CreditUnions.com.
Allowance for Loan Losses (ALL)
The Countdown To CECL Has Begun
July 30, 2018
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Future losses will soon be part of the equation for calculating reserves, and there’s much work to be done.
The Past, Present, And Future Of The Allowance For Loan Losses
April 18, 2017
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ALL insights and observations for year-end 2012.
Why Can’t Bigger Be Better?
March 2, 2017
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This is not an indictment of large credit unions. Instead, I hope it’s a reminder to all of us of why we’re here.
Community Involvement, CECL, Succession At NAFCU Confab
June 15, 2016
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Credit unions correlate giving back and growing loans, while accounting standards and succession planning spur table talk.
7 Ratios Every Employee Should Know About Credit Union Lending
June 13, 2016
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Lending is the engine that powers credit unions, and these seven ratios will help every employee understand why.
4 Benchmarks For All Credit Union Leaders
June 13, 2016
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Lending and asset growth have been capturing industry headlines, but tight margins from sustained low interest rates and slowly rising operating expenses make some other benchmarks worth watching.
CECL Challenges And Opportunities
April 14, 2016
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The new accounting standard from FASB presents challenges and opportunities to credit unions and CUSOs.
A Well-Rounded Loan Portfolio
August 24, 2015
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Rescue loans, allowance for loan and lease losses, strategies for non-indirect auto loan growth, and more this week on CreditUnions.com.
Qualitative And Environmental Factors In The ALLL
August 24, 2015
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How a solid allowance methodology and consistent application provides peace of mind for a Colorado credit union.
Best Of August 2018
Based on August traffic (and our editorial instincts), here are the top articles and blogs that appeared on CreditUnions.com.
The Countdown To CECL Has Begun
Future losses will soon be part of the equation for calculating reserves, and there’s much work to be done.
The Past, Present, And Future Of The Allowance For Loan Losses
ALL insights and observations for year-end 2012.
Community Involvement, CECL, Succession At NAFCU Confab
Credit unions correlate giving back and growing loans, while accounting standards and succession planning spur table talk.
7 Ratios Every Employee Should Know About Credit Union Lending
Lending is the engine that powers credit unions, and these seven ratios will help every employee understand why.
4 Benchmarks For All Credit Union Leaders
Lending and asset growth have been capturing industry headlines, but tight margins from sustained low interest rates and slowly rising operating expenses make some other ...
CECL Challenges And Opportunities
The new accounting standard from FASB presents challenges and opportunities to credit unions and CUSOs.
A Well-Rounded Loan Portfolio
Rescue loans, allowance for loan and lease losses, strategies for non-indirect auto loan growth, and more this week on CreditUnions.com.
Qualitative And Environmental Factors In The ALLL
How a solid allowance methodology and consistent application provides peace of mind for a Colorado credit union.
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Reflections From NACUSO Reimagine 2026
Alexandra Gekas
The annual conference offered insights on why service organizations remain a strategic asset for credit unions and how collaboration, AI, and advocacy are shaping what comes next.
Why Financial Empowerment Matters More Than Financial Literacy
Savana Morie
Alltru FCU stopped treating education as the end goal. Now, financial empowerment guides product design, access, and risk decisions.
42% Of U.S. Households Experience Financial Hardship
Tony Waltrich
More than 50 million U.S. households earn less than the minimum average income needed to cover basic costs of living.
Excite Foundation Breaks Down Barriers For Children’s Savings
Savana Morie
Automatic enrollment and community partnerships help the credit union foundation expand access to early savings for underserved families.
Consumers Are Financing The Future Any Way They Can
Aaron Passman
Studies show credit card debt and Buy Now, Pay Later usage continue to rise. Bigger increases could be around the corner.
Credit Human Redefines ‘Green’ In The Heart Of Texas
Savana Morie
The credit union completed a three acre headquarters campus in 2021 that offers 52% more space while consuming a fraction of the resources. It’s a model of how cooperatives can lead on sustainability without sacrificing performance.
CDFIs By The Numbers
Omar Shalabi
CDFI credit unions might be fewer in number, but their impact reaches millions of members, and their footprint highlights how targeted mission can translate into broad, measurable reach.
Serving The Underserved Without Accepting Preventable Fraud Losses
Callahan & Associates
Preventable fraud losses quietly erode credit union margins. The difference between a 25% and 6% loss rate isn’t risk. It’s execution.
Inside An In-School Model That Links Classrooms With College And Careers
Savana Morie
Holy Rosary Credit Union has embedded itself into a local high school’s career and technical education program, offering scholarships, internships, and courses eligible for college credit.
6 Credit Union Executive Priorities For 2026
Jay Johnson
Credit union leaders want to know where peers are placing their focus. These six priorities reflect how leadership teams are responding to change with intention and clarity.
Why Can’t Bigger Be Better?