The IC Federal Credit Union chief reflects on how decades spent outside of financial services have shaped his approach to credit union leadership.
A look back at how credit unions navigated 2024’s financial complexities to strengthen their balance sheets and build a resilient foundation for the future.
It takes the right people, the right tools, and the right processes to create a data-driven culture.
The veteran leader and Motor City hype man looks back on a career centered on living the “people helping people” philosophy.
A new board strategy at Affinity Plus FCU results in new levels of engagement and diversity.
Governance improves when credit unions pay attention to the structures (form) underlying their governance practices (function).
Constructive action and positive impact are the product of a board engaged in servant leadership — the true calling of a Class A board.
From tweaking communication strategies to embracing diverse perspectives, here’s how three leaders are adjusting to new roles.
Strategic plans should be developed in constructive partnership between a credit union’s board and senior management.
It takes the right people, the right tools, and the right processes to create a data-driven culture.
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.
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.
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