What’s In A Name: Chief Efficiency Officer
Kelli Wisner-Frank serves as the linchpin between finance and innovation at Community Choice Credit Union, aligning automation, smarter processes, and cost discipline to turn front-line
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6 Lessons For Credit Unions From Craft Breweries
Craft breweries demonstrate how commitment to value, operational agility, and community focus can ignite growth and drive property.
The K-Shaped Recovery And An Economy Divided
Inflation, debt, and income inequality are fueling a K-shaped, post-pandemic recovery, widening the gap between different economic segments and challenging lower-income households.
For The Bond Market, It’s Been A Good Run
November 10, 2016
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The lack of liquidity in the bond market has been an ongoing problem, and now the dam seems to be breaking.
Wright-Patt By The Numbers
November 8, 2016
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This Midwestern credit union’s performance highlights the power of the cooperative model.
GTE By The Numbers
November 7, 2016
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The team at GTE FCU managed the credit union through home prices declines and high unemployment.
U.S. Mortgages: Credit Unions Vs. Banks
November 7, 2016
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What does new Home Mortgage Disclosure Act data say about credit union performance?
It’s Time To Take Our Own Advice
November 7, 2016
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New DOL Fiduciary Rule is an opportunity to assess credit unions’ long-term goals for their investment advisors.
CUbroadcast Highlights Credit Union Growth By Region
November 4, 2016
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In episode No. 658, Callahan Industry Analyst Liz Furman digs deep into national and regional data and debunks the myth that credit union membership and asset growth is strictly due to mergers.
Election Nerves Leading Traders To Dream Big
November 3, 2016
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Traders are doing little besides watching the newswires for election news.
Earnings Surprises And Worries For Traders
October 27, 2016
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Once the dust settles, why U.S. traders will go back to watching the German market.
The Chicago Cubs Will Win The 2016 World Series
October 26, 2016
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And we can prove it with credit union data.
HELOCs, HMDA, And Home Buying After Hours
October 24, 2016
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Five can’t-miss data points featured this week on CreditUnions.com.
Wright-Patt By The Numbers
This Midwestern credit union’s performance highlights the power of the cooperative model.
GTE By The Numbers
The team at GTE FCU managed the credit union through home prices declines and high unemployment.
U.S. Mortgages: Credit Unions Vs. Banks
What does new Home Mortgage Disclosure Act data say about credit union performance?
It’s Time To Take Our Own Advice
New DOL Fiduciary Rule is an opportunity to assess credit unions’ long-term goals for their investment advisors.
CUbroadcast Highlights Credit Union Growth By Region
In episode No. 658, Callahan Industry Analyst Liz Furman digs deep into national and regional data and debunks the myth that credit union membership and ...
Election Nerves Leading Traders To Dream Big
Traders are doing little besides watching the newswires for election news.
Earnings Surprises And Worries For Traders
Once the dust settles, why U.S. traders will go back to watching the German market.
The Chicago Cubs Will Win The 2016 World Series
And we can prove it with credit union data.
HELOCs, HMDA, And Home Buying After Hours
Five can't-miss data points featured this week on CreditUnions.com.
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AI Adoption Is Growing. Are Credit Unions Keeping Pace?
Andrew Lepczyk
New data from Gallup shows half of all employees who work for companies that pay for AI tools use them. Credit unions are building their own momentum.
A Credit Union Bond Beyond Bloodlines
Aaron Passman
For Mike and Dave Valentine, the family business just happens to be credit unions. The father-son duo talk leadership styles, cooperative values, and the lessons they’ve learned from each other along the way.
Connection And Caring Matter As Much As Knowledge And Resources
Chris Howard
People who are truly financially thriving have both means and a sense of security that comes from confidence about the future. Building that kind of emotional engagement requires a deliberate design of everyday interactions.
Markets Flip From Pricing Cuts To 50% Chance Of Hikes
Jason Haley
Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.
Keep The Mortgage. Ditch The Fees.
Savana Morie
A rethink of closing costs, rate relief, and employer partnerships helped 7 17 Credit Union build an affordable housing mortgage program that works.
Home Is Where The Heart (And More) Is
Aaron Passman
Where is mortgage growth coming from right now? This week, CreditUnions.com covers a mix of home equity campaigns, targeted affordability programs, and niche lending strategies that are bringing borrowers back into the market.
3 Ways To Market For HELOC Success
Aaron Passman
Home equity lending is a winning option for credit unions in today’s mortgage environment. Learn how three different shops meet members’ needs.
Small House, Big Opportunity: 2 Takes On Manufactured Home Loans
Aaron Passman
Manufactured home loans can provide members access to affordable housing, including those in rural areas. Two credit unions share how they approach the niche product.
Mortgage Lending Is Back, But It Looks Different
Tony Waltrich
After a prolonged slowdown, signs of life are returning to mortgage lending. Growth is uneven, with first-time buyers and shifting rate dynamics driving activity in select segments.
MSUFCU Turns A Break In Payments Into A Member Experience Moment
Aaron Passman
The Michigan cooperative keeps everyday payments working and members happy by using a common friction point to build brand loyalty.
For The Bond Market, It’s Been A Good Run