Three Benefits to Using Email for Collections
Northwest Federal Credit Union uses email in its collections process as a cost-effective, diplomatic way to alert members of a late payment.
Northwest Federal Credit Union uses email in its collections process as a cost-effective, diplomatic way to alert members of a late payment.
Stanford Federal Credit Union allows its contact center employees to work from home.
Aptitude, attitude, and opportunity have helped Leaders Credit Union develop a team of call center cross-sell superstars.
This week, CreditUnions.com features strategies to improve the call center blueprint, from outbound calling specialists to metrics that measure success.
When implemented and maintained properly, credit union call centers can increase efficiency, reduce costs, and improve member satisfaction.
Empowering employees to provide top-shelf member service requires careful selection, training, follow up and attention to their wellness.
In early 2015, the Minnesota credit union tapped retail branch staff to make cross-selling calls and build member relationships.
As the business model of credit unions evolves, leaders must decide how to allocate resources and where to invest time, money, and people.
Communication and a shared perspective allow this consortium to gain efficiencies in areas that are scalable and manageable with clear metrics and service level agreements.
The right employees ensure positive experiences while a preview of the technology produces enthusiastic member advocates.

A look at year-end performance trends reveals how earnings, affordability pressures, and asset quality are redefining the operating environment heading into 2026.

Members are struggling with an affordability crisis that is changing how they manage debt, and new behaviors are showing up across the credit union loan portfolio.

This year’s Innovation Series returns with bigger impact and broader horizons. Since 2018, this annual showcase has spotlighted forward-thinking solutions by giving innovators a stage to share ideas, demonstrate solutions, and spark meaningful change.
Credit union asset quality didn’t collapse in 2025 — but it didn’t cooperate, either. What’s going on, and are credit unions prepared to respond in 2026?

This year’s Innovation Series returns with bigger impact and broader horizons. Since 2018, this annual showcase has spotlighted forward-thinking solutions by giving innovators a stage to share ideas, demonstrate solutions, and spark meaningful change.

This year’s Innovation Series returns with bigger impact and broader horizons. Since 2018, this annual showcase has spotlighted forward-thinking solutions by giving innovators a stage to share ideas, demonstrate solutions, and spark meaningful change.
The affordability crisis extends far beyond big-ticket expenses. As the rising cost of basic necessities outpaces income growth, household budgets are under strain and long-term financial stability is increasingly at risk.
As credit unions move deeper into 2026, the earnings conversation is shifting. Elevated interest rates have boosted margins and strengthened earnings flexibility, but that advantage won’t persist indefinitely.
A radical shift is taking place in the way consumers move money and engage with their financial institution.

How the Michigan-based cooperative’s “Culture of Finance” curriculum is reframing financial education.