Texas Credit Unions
September 26, 2016
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How do financial cooperatives in the Lone Star State stack up against other credit unions?
Delinquency
The State Of Student Lending
September 19, 2016
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Credit unions step up to empower members with responsible student lending options.
A Team Solution To The Payday Lending Problem
August 22, 2016
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Redstone Federal Credit Union combines risk and reward in its counseling-lending program and casts a wary eye at proposed CFPB changes in short-term loan regs.
8 Ways To Look At Asset Quality
August 22, 2016
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Loans surpassed $800 billon in the first three months of the year. Here’s how to make sure the industry’s growing portfolio stays strong.
Credit Unions Set A Record For Dollar Amount Originated
August 16, 2016
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Second quarter data shows industry real estate loan growth is strong, but lenders should take portfolio quality and state-level trends into consideration.
2Q 2016 Delinquency: The More Things Stay The Same, The More They Change
August 5, 2016
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Overall delinquency is following the traditional cycle, but this year’s numbers might indicate a break in generally declining delinquency rates.
7 Ways To Manage Risk
June 13, 2016
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Risk managers monitor disparate areas of the credit union. For key ratios to follow, start with the measures that correspond to the risk indicators outlined by the NCUA.
7 Ratios Every Employee Should Know About Credit Union Lending
June 13, 2016
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Lending is the engine that powers credit unions, and these seven ratios will help every employee understand why.
4 Benchmarks For All Credit Union Leaders
June 13, 2016
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Lending and asset growth have been capturing industry headlines, but tight margins from sustained low interest rates and slowly rising operating expenses make some other benchmarks worth watching.
The House That Credit Unions Built
June 1, 2016
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Real estate originations and balances climbed in the first quarter of 2016, showing the credit union industry is well positioned to serve the housing needs of members.
Texas Credit Unions
How do financial cooperatives in the Lone Star State stack up against other credit unions?
The State Of Student Lending
Credit unions step up to empower members with responsible student lending options.
A Team Solution To The Payday Lending Problem
Redstone Federal Credit Union combines risk and reward in its counseling-lending program and casts a wary eye at proposed CFPB changes in short-term loan regs. ...
8 Ways To Look At Asset Quality
Loans surpassed $800 billon in the first three months of the year. Here’s how to make sure the industry's growing portfolio stays strong.
Credit Unions Set A Record For Dollar Amount Originated
Second quarter data shows industry real estate loan growth is strong, but lenders should take portfolio quality and state-level trends into consideration.
2Q 2016 Delinquency: The More Things Stay The Same, The More They Change
Overall delinquency is following the traditional cycle, but this year’s numbers might indicate a break in generally declining delinquency rates.
7 Ways To Manage Risk
Risk managers monitor disparate areas of the credit union. For key ratios to follow, start with the measures that correspond to the risk indicators outlined ...
7 Ratios Every Employee Should Know About Credit Union Lending
Lending is the engine that powers credit unions, and these seven ratios will help every employee understand why.
4 Benchmarks For All Credit Union Leaders
Lending and asset growth have been capturing industry headlines, but tight margins from sustained low interest rates and slowly rising operating expenses make some other ...
The House That Credit Unions Built
Real estate originations and balances climbed in the first quarter of 2016, showing the credit union industry is well positioned to serve the housing needs ...
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Future Bets From Today’s Credit Unions
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Industry leaders share how they approach fintech investment, balancing immediate needs with longer-term bets while keeping member value and mission at the center.
Competing For Gen Z, SMBs, And The Future Of Money
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Credit unions that enable seamless movement between fiat and digital assets position themselves as a trusted on- and off-ramp.
The Financial Readiness Gap: Credit Unions Evaluate It Every Day. But Who Builds It?
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The credit unions that win the next generation will be the ones that showed up early, when young members were forming habits and deciding whom to trust.
Defending Your Credit Union Against Fraud Means Fighting Fire With Smarter Fire
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The challenge is no longer whether to adopt AI, but how to adopt it responsibly with the right governance, the right partners, and the right balance between technology and human oversight.
Digital Assets Are Coming For Payments. Are Credit Unions Ready?
Andrew Lepczyk
McKinsey projects trillions of dollars in growth across digital assets, with money movement emerging as one of the biggest opportunities.
The Long Game For Fintech At FORUM Credit Union
Marc Rapport
The Indiana cooperative blends internal development with selective partnerships to meet members’ needs today now while positioning for what’s next.
Mission Fed Weighs Fintech Returns Against Real-World Fit
Marc Rapport
The San Diego cooperative leans on its CUSO and the CURQL network to make fintech investments, but member needs still guide which solutions ultimately make it into the credit union’s operations.
AI Boot Camp Is More Than Basic Training At Clearview FCU
Aaron Passman
Hands-on work with artificial intelligence tools is future-proofing staff members, giving them the confidence to adopt new technology and embrace efficiencies.
Stable Economy. Strained Households.
Andrew Lepczyk
Wages briefly caught up with inflation, but rising costs have pushed them back into negative territory. Here’s what that shift means for member finances and credit union performance.
Fintech Grounded In Mission As Much As Market Opportunity
Marc Rapport
Suncoast Credit Union balances near-term needs with longer-term bets, applying discipline to timing, valuation, and fit to decide when to invest and when to walk away.