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Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Credit card balances, penetration, and usage all grew at credit unions in the last quarter of the year.
Proactive steps and working with the processor can help mitigate the potential damage.
More than 75% of credit union credit card issuers grew at a below-average rate in 2017. How can cooperatives buck this trend in 2018?
One millennial’s quest to understand the hype behind the plastic and find the perfect fit.
The keynote speaker at CULytics uses a personal ancedote to underscore how the future of digital banking isn’t just here, it’s behind him.
Consumers still write checks by the billions and are likely your most valuable members.
Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Based on January traffic (and our editorial instincts), here are the top articles and blogs that appeared on CreditUnions.com.
Credit unions are employing different strategies to ensure they offer the right credit card rewards.

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.
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