Explaining The Fine Print Of Member Business Loan Documents
The fine print counts, so here are some common terms found in commercial loan documents spelled out in plain English.
The fine print counts, so here are some common terms found in commercial loan documents spelled out in plain English.
Experiences in high-tech manufacturing, small business services, and the rodeo have prepared Kim Alexander, executive vice president and chief financial officer of Warren Federal Credit Union, for her role at a high-growth credit union.
Communication with real estate partners and with members will make disclosure changes less of a barrier to getting a home purchase closed.
Here’s a list of specific ways that credit unions can and cannot compensate their board volunteers.
In this Q&A, Kristen E. Edmundson, vice president of audit and compliance at Purdue Federal Credit Union, shares her perspectives on pain points, best practices, and the future of vendor management.
Cost reductions, process efficiencies, and compliance comfort are some of the benefits of a holistic, vigorous new approach.
Reducing compliance costs can save credit unions thousands of dollars annually and help smaller institutions remain independent.
Configurations, cooperation can help IT security managers dodge “resume-producing moments”.
CU InfoSecurity Conference speakers warn of thermostats, copiers, video cameras, and that old PC in the conference room.
After big fine on big bank, bureau’s blanket probe of credit union core processor NSF settings raises eyebrows and call for self-examination.

Arriba Advisors co-founder Tom Russell explores how credit unions can bridge the gap between a growth mindset and their technical reality.

RKL offers insight, expertise, and experience to help fight off growing threats.

Members are anxious about their financial futures, even as credit unions remain financially strong. Institutions that respond to this moment can make 2026 a turning point.

Global events are flowing directly into household budgets, reshaping how credit union members save, borrow, and cope. Such trends don’t always show up in headline data.

Credit unions are benefiting from a rare margin advantage as loans reprice slower than deposits. The question now is how institutions will use that strength to better serve members.

Membership growth is slowing, but financial activity is not. What does the modern financial relationship look like?

Inflation, war, and uncertain futures have reshaped members’ needs in 2026. What does credit union performance data from the first quarter of 2026 say about household budgets, inflation pressures, and more?

Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.

Today’s job market is shaped by skills based expectations, with employers slowing entry level hiring and placing greater emphasis on applied experience.

St. Cloud Financial is betting on digital assets to protect member relationships and future relevance. It’s picked up lessons for other leaders along the way.