In February, Callahan & Associates visited Iowa-based Veridian Credit Union ($20.B, Waterloo, IA) for a two-day investigation into how the credit union creates a culture where everyone is a leader and everyone is an owner. Learn more in this quarter’s Anatomy Of A Leadership Culture.
Being able to make hay with big data is just the beginning for credit unions that turn to experts.
To buck the trend in rising merger rates, credit unions are developing innovative ways to operate independently.
Call it what you will, CFPB’s promise to go easy on mortgage disclosure changes provides some temporary relief.
Three credit unions, each with more than eight years of experience offering member insurance, provide insights into what has made their programs successful.
In a sky full of glittering opportunities, maintaining the industry’s guiding principles becomes more crucial, not less.
Alchemy and innovation at CUSO conference shows a movement on the move.
A partnership between Wescom Credit Union and its CUSO rewards members for choosing the credit union for insurance products as well as financial services.
The financial system is ripe for enhanced cooperation between leagues, CUSOs, credit unions, and talented individuals.
NCUA is setting an anti-democratic precedent in its repeated efforts to keep private the legal opinions about its public regulatory authority. RBC is one example. The CUSO rule is another. Will there be more?
Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.
The U.S. economy is throwing up mixed signals, but America’s credit unions are delivering value and, in turn, enjoying deeper relationships, higher originations, and a stronger bottom line.
Callahan & Associates provides an early look at quarterly performance results. Sneak a peek at the latest trends here.
With fewer resources and less visibility, credit unions must be more personal, more helpful, and more intentional in how they connect with potential borrowers and drive conversions.
Two high-performing credit unions break down their approach to FHA lending, offering real-world insights on staffing, servicing, technology, and member impact.
The Wisconsin cooperative has implemented auto-decisioning for consumer lending and gives the technology high marks for its impact on member satisfaction, employee engagement, and the balance sheet.
Perfecting loan files involves careful planning, reliable tracking, and scalable information management.
From funerals to education to gender-affirming care and beyond, credit unions are punching up the personal loan.
A changing economic climate is reshaping consumer borrowing patterns, presenting new challenges and opportunities for credit union lenders.
A 2025 BlackRock survey presents a snapshot of retirement readiness and shows Americans are saving, struggling, and still working.
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