CFPB Payday Lending Rule Requires Speaking Up
New regs would provide a safe harbor under NCUA rule, but some say the effects could re-define small-dollar lending and sharply reduce availability.
New regs would provide a safe harbor under NCUA rule, but some say the effects could re-define small-dollar lending and sharply reduce availability.
Credit unions are embracing business intelligence, but their approaches to data and analytics vary as they leverage technology to deliver increased member value.
This week, CreditUnions.com spotlights industry efforts to support innovation in the form of incubators, startups, CUSOs, and more.
Lessons from a Massachusetts credit union that started a service organization dedicated to programming, training, and application development for financial institutions.
Which credit unions are investing dollars in and loaning money to credit union service organizations?
A car. An education. A home. Wright-Patt helps its members live their lives.
PEFCU took a chance with two young men who developed a portal for financial services companies. The credit union invested through its CUSO, installed the portal in its own credit union, and helped the company sell to others. Passageways has become a successful portal provider.
Patelco Credit Union tracks referrals from front line staff to their investment program. Doing so has lead to increased wallet share.
Better Branches, LLC is a CUSO formed out of SAFE Credit Union’s need for a more consistent service and cross-selling approach across their branch network. As with other collaborative CUSOs, Better Branches benefits from the strengths of its owners.
A CUSO between Level 9, a private company, and New England Federal Credit Union ($679M in Williston, VT) specializing in credit union website development, has worked with over 75 credit unions, providing them with website solutions and brand integration strategies.

In order to adopt a more proactive strategy, the Iowa cooperative is using a dedicated product development team to promote visibility and follow-through from idea to launch.

This year’s finalists are reimagining how credit unions can use AI to combine cutting-edge technology with old-school member service.

Financial advice comes in many forms. How can credits union make sure they are the No. 1 choice for their members?

This year’s finalists are uncovering new ways to harness the power of technology to improve and expand lending across the industry.

A program to help staffers improve their savings skills generated more than $200,000 in deposits and helped change participants’ financial habits.

As Super Bowl LX nears, the Callahan Bowl prediction model says the Seahawks will see green en route to the Lombardi Trophy.

Lending is evolving, and credit unions are adapting. This week, CreditUnions.com examines how shifting economic conditions are reshaping lending strategies.

Affordability pressures, extended loan terms, and shifting vehicle values are forcing institutions to look beyond familiar structures and reconsider how to balance risk and return.

Credit unions are uniquely well-positioned to guide members through uncertainty and fill essential funding gaps.

A closer look at the trade-offs of mandated lower credit card rates reveals a delicate balance between portfolio health and member access.
What Does Business Intelligence Mean For Credit Unions?