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.
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.
A handful of regional credit unions pair up with the GoWest Foundation to offer 100% financing for eligible borrowers.
Learn how to identify, track, and manage four commercial lending exceptions to reduce risk, strengthen compliance, and streamline operations.
Declining savings rates and rising financial pressure are reshaping why members borrow, pushing credit unions to rethink lending strategies.
How can credit unions stay true to their mission while evolving to meet modern needs?
Ultra-low rates might feel like a boost to affordability, but they can create unintended challenges that ripple through housing markets, lenders, and the members credit unions serve.
What Does Business Intelligence Mean For Credit Unions?