It’s A Great Time To Be A Credit Union
October 18, 2016
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This quarter, Credit Union Strategy & Performance is all about showing off successes and looking forward to the future.
Dividends
State In The Spotlight: Texas
October 18, 2016
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The Loan Star State has the highest number of credit unions at 475, and its stellar growth and member metrics evokes the saying “Don’t mess with Texas.”
Capital Options: One Credit Union’s Innovative Solution
April 28, 2016
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One of the most important issues facing credit unions today is capital options. San Francisco Fire CU has developed an innovative solution in the form of their Member Capital Account.
Productivity Measures Vary Among Billion Plus
April 28, 2016
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The net spread per employee ratio is a productivity measure that portrays a wide array of business models among credit unions over $1 billion in assets.
Virtuous Cycle: A Retention Model for Successful Growth
April 26, 2016
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Three mutually reinforcing relationships at the core of the virtuous cycle promote credit union growth, even during times of economic fluctuation.
Know Before You Grow
January 28, 2016
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A Colorado credit union’s popular CD special drew in $80 million as well as rate chasers looking for a good deal during bad times.
The Big GiveBack
September 21, 2015
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Workers’ Credit Union started its patronage dividend in 2013. In 2015, it wants to give back $3 million to its membership. Here’s how.
Patronage Dividends: A Callahan Survey
September 21, 2015
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A 2015 Callahan & Associates survey of 466 credit union CEOs and CFOs reveals attitudes and activity surrounding patronage dividends.
A Tradition Of Thanks Three Decades In The Making
September 21, 2015
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CoVantage Credit Union’s $1.7 million patronage payout in 2014 marked the 33rd consecutive year the Wisconsin credit union has returned extra value to its loyal member-owners.
How Credit Unions Pay Out The Patronage
September 21, 2015
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A 2015 Callahan & Associates survey finds capital is a key reason to pay out to members. Yet despite the fact everyone likes to get money back, financial cooperatives don’t appear concerned about reaping the positive publicity.
It’s A Great Time To Be A Credit Union
This quarter, Credit Union Strategy & Performance is all about showing off successes and looking forward to the future.
State In The Spotlight: Texas
The Loan Star State has the highest number of credit unions at 475, and its stellar growth and member metrics evokes the saying “Don’t mess ...
Capital Options: One Credit Union’s Innovative Solution
One of the most important issues facing credit unions today is capital options. San Francisco Fire CU has developed an innovative solution in the form ...
Productivity Measures Vary Among Billion Plus
The net spread per employee ratio is a productivity measure that portrays a wide array of business models among credit unions over $1 billion in ...
Virtuous Cycle: A Retention Model for Successful Growth
Three mutually reinforcing relationships at the core of the virtuous cycle promote credit union growth, even during times of economic fluctuation.
Know Before You Grow
A Colorado credit union’s popular CD special drew in $80 million as well as rate chasers looking for a good deal during bad times.
The Big GiveBack
Workers’ Credit Union started its patronage dividend in 2013. In 2015, it wants to give back $3 million to its membership. Here’s how.
Patronage Dividends: A Callahan Survey
A 2015 Callahan & Associates survey of 466 credit union CEOs and CFOs reveals attitudes and activity surrounding patronage dividends.
A Tradition Of Thanks Three Decades In The Making
CoVantage Credit Union’s $1.7 million patronage payout in 2014 marked the 33rd consecutive year the Wisconsin credit union has returned extra value to its loyal ...
How Credit Unions Pay Out The Patronage
A 2015 Callahan & Associates survey finds capital is a key reason to pay out to members. Yet despite the fact everyone likes to get ...
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