Credit unions share their best practices with CreditUnions.com all year. Here, Callahan’s staff writers share their selections for a handful of lesser-known pieces that are worth revisiting.
An Idaho credit union uses credit score analysis to build long-term relationships and the loan portfolio.
Cornhusker credit union Trius FCU offers ways to reach good borrowers in hard times while still mitigating risk.
A Money 20/20 session on new credit scoring techniques highlights a new focus on financial inclusion and expanding the pool of potential borrowers.
Ent Credit Union ($2.4B, Colorado Springs, CO) has seen significant growth and opportunity in their FHA program.
What your collection department can do to achieve success and stay “the good guys” in a tough economic and media environment.
According to recently released data from a bankrate.com survey, an astounding 45% of consumers do not know their credit score, and another 32% have never checked their credit report. In recognition of this startling trend BMI Federal Credit Union ($355M, Dublin, OH) launched an innovative, multi-purposed mail marketing campaign to address the issue head on.
By turning a longstanding credit model on its head, BECU repriced $100 million in loans in 2015.
First Source Federal Credit Union scores rapid loan growth by considering a borrower’s personal background as well as their financial history.
A Q&A with Amy Perez, assistant vice president of retail lending at Grow Financial Credit Union.
Credit union leaders want to know where peers are placing their focus. These six priorities reflect how leadership teams are responding to change with intention and clarity.
As margin support begins to fade, earnings performance is becoming more sensitive to revenue mix and harder to interpret through public reporting alone.
Harvard FCU combines digital estate planning with human financial guidance to support positive, proactive wealth transfer across generations.
Discover how small to midsize credit unions can weather the economic headwinds hitting their communities right now.
Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.
At Service Credit Union, Dave Widener connects data, strategy, and culture to shape better outcomes for members.
The Ohio-based cooperative has partnered with a fintech to offer fractional investing as part of its financial education curriculum in local schools.
Seven questions credit union board members should ask to ensure alignment on executive benefit plan goals.
As credit unions move from experimentation to adoption, leaders offer firsthand knowledge on what separates weak policies from strong ones that actually work.
How Members Cooperative focuses on structure, oversight, and clear expectations to ensure AI supports, not undermines, long term strategy.