Inflation in the United States has reached a 40-year high. Food and gas prices have spiked. But credit unions are stepping in to help members stretch their dollars to the max.
Along with hosting its first Financial Inclusion Forums — intended to be an annual event — the California credit union is making efforts to provide products and services that meet the needs of underserved consumers who might be intimidated by traditional FIs.
This Military Saves Month, check out how efforts within credit union land have earned three cooperatives the Designation of Savings Excellence.
Org charts reflect key responsibilities, but what do variations in top-level structures say about business strategies, compliance goals, CEO priorities, and more?
Credit card users today base their choice of credit card on more than four factors. Convenience is important, but so are rewards, data security, credit-building tools, and more.
Tips and tricks from three cooperatives that present personality and add a human touch to social posts.
Top-Level Takeaways UNIFY Financial is the first credit union to offer transactional bitcoin support. The credit union worked closely with regulators and fintech partners on the launch. Product development is expected as the service matures. UNIFY Financial Credit Union ($3.6B, Torrance, CA), is leading the way into cryptocurrency, becoming the first credit union to allow members
How Redwood Credit Union pushed more than $30 million to communities impacted by the most destructive wildfire in California state history.
Credit union leaders share how they plan to make the coming year a success — both by numbers and beyond.
A decade of cooperative support enables core processors to help credit union clients save time, money, and energy and better serve members.
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.