Partners FCU serves the employees of The Walt Disney Company. But making its members financial dreams come true is no fairy tale in a moment of deep economic uncertainty.
Nine graphs show what impact secondary capital has had within the credit union industry during the past decade.
The CEO of the Self-Help credit unions uses secondary capital to fight predatory lending and protect financially vulnerable consumers.
Interest in secondary capital is growing, and new strategies, larger loans, and precedent-setting decisions by the NCUA could dramatically change the way credit unions deploy it.
Staffing costs are a typical credit union’s largest operating expense; therefore, tracking the performance of the workforce is crucial.
Credit unions reaped the benefits of upward rate movement and the associated repricing benefits for new loan originations in 2018.
Twenty-five years in, the Treasury Department program’s roster is dominated by member-owned cooperative financial institutions, who find a precise mission fit.
Secondary capital supports lending and financial services as well as buffers against the impact of potential losses. But how much do credit unions use it?
Besting national averages across various penetration and efficiency rates, financial cooperatives in the Keystone State are efficiently serving members and expanding books of business with their current staffing models.
The Loan Star State has the highest number of credit unions at 475, and its stellar growth and member metrics evokes the saying “Don’t mess with Texas.”
Heritage Family Credit Union launches a low-rate lending program to increase the availability of area affordable housing.
Test your knowledge of credit union lending trends in this consumer behavior pop quiz.
Lake Trust Credit Union is driving statewide entrepreneurial spirit with a loan program that has provided more than $22 million in funding.
Credit unions must optimize their rewards programs to attract consumers willing to bank with any FI that meets their credit card needs.
Credit unions can leverage past successes and harness existing strengths to expand into member business lending.
Innovative solutions offer credit union auto lending programs flexible payment options, reduced financial risks, and strengthened member relationships
For more than five years, a second-chance auto loan program has helped credit- and income-challenged members buy a car, even when they don’t qualify via traditional underwriting.
Today’s financial landscape demands strategic adjustments and innovative solutions to navigate these turbulent times.
As inflation reshapes budgets and deepens financial divides, it’s important for credit unions to step up with strategies that support members and tackle everyday challenges.
Mountain America’s Jennifer Tarazon helps create quality member experiences, no matter a member’s background.