The Power Of Going Green: Credit Unions And Sustainable Plastics
April 4, 2022
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Issuing sustainable cards is a simple way to reduce carbon footprints and support green initiatives.
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3 Factors To Consider When Building A Credit Card Product Strategy
April 4, 2022
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Credit unions should focus on product, experience, and innovation while leveraging their established brands and market presence.
Industry Performance: Loans (4Q21)
March 28, 2022
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Lenders reported a record year for originations in 2021 despite rising asset prices and rates increases, both of which were substantively driven by inflationary pressures.
Kellogg Community Balances Loan Growth With Member Impact
February 28, 2022
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Substantial loan growth is helping propel Kellogg Community Credit Union ($818.1M, Battle Creek, MI) toward the $1 billion-asset mark. But rather than concentrating on asset milestones, it remains focused on the impact it can deliver to the members and communities it serves. Year-over-year loan growth during the third quarter of 2021 was 18.5%, nearly three
It Takes More Than Convenience To Woo Credit Card Users
February 23, 2022
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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.
Interest Buy Downs Take Flight At Wings Financial
February 10, 2022
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The Twin Cities cooperative is giving card users the option to reduce auto loan interest rates as a points redemption.
3 Ways To Boost Lending In 2022
February 7, 2022
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The reopening of local economies and the return of pre-pandemic consumer spending habits have mostly offset the role pandemic relief programs have played in recent growth. According to the New York Fed’s Center for Microeconomic Data, the number of credit inquiries have returned to 2019 levels. And thanks to additional post-CARES Act policies at federal
Three Trends That Are Shaping The Credit Card Industry
August 30, 2021
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Why enhancing digital capabilities, awards, and risk management are all critical to credit card program success.
4 Ways To Enhance And Elevate The Member Experience
May 3, 2021
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How — and why — to digitally keep pace with the rapidly changing needs of members.
Talking Turkey About Cyber Monday
April 8, 2021
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Consumer education and technology tools are the best defense against offensive fraudsters.
The Power Of Going Green: Credit Unions And Sustainable Plastics
Issuing sustainable cards is a simple way to reduce carbon footprints and support green initiatives.
3 Factors To Consider When Building A Credit Card Product Strategy
Credit unions should focus on product, experience, and innovation while leveraging their established brands and market presence.
Industry Performance: Loans (4Q21)
Lenders reported a record year for originations in 2021 despite rising asset prices and rates increases, both of which were substantively driven by inflationary pressures. ...
Kellogg Community Balances Loan Growth With Member Impact
Substantial loan growth is helping propel Kellogg Community Credit Union ($818.1M, Battle Creek, MI) toward the $1 billion-asset mark. But rather than concentrating on asset ...
It Takes More Than Convenience To Woo Credit Card Users
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 ...
Interest Buy Downs Take Flight At Wings Financial
The Twin Cities cooperative is giving card users the option to reduce auto loan interest rates as a points redemption.
3 Ways To Boost Lending In 2022
The reopening of local economies and the return of pre-pandemic consumer spending habits have mostly offset the role pandemic relief programs have played in recent ...
Three Trends That Are Shaping The Credit Card Industry
Why enhancing digital capabilities, awards, and risk management are all critical to credit card program success.
4 Ways To Enhance And Elevate The Member Experience
How — and why — to digitally keep pace with the rapidly changing needs of members.
Talking Turkey About Cyber Monday
Consumer education and technology tools are the best defense against offensive fraudsters.
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Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.
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A rethink of closing costs, rate relief, and employer partnerships helped 7 17 Credit Union build an affordable housing mortgage program that works.
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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.
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Insights From The Outside: Don Rositano
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How a former Sam’s Club finance leader adapted his member-first mindset to a not-for-profit credit union.
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Arriba Advisors co-founder Tom Russell explores how credit unions can bridge the gap between a growth mindset and their technical reality.