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.
Air Academy FCU: Commitment to Excellence Leads to First Mortgage Success
April 19, 2016
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During a time of credit union mortgage success, Air Academy has increased mortgage production as well as member service.
As Consumers Rebel, Credit Unions Can Benefit
April 19, 2016
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Negative headlines about financial institutions are commonplace in our current national climate, but one issue in particular has risen above the din in the last few months.
Building Technology into Our Industry’s Future
April 19, 2016
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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.
Managing Well in Tough Times: Interview with Tom Baldwin, EVP & CFO of Space Coast CU
April 19, 2016
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A good capital postition helps; so does taking advantage of opportunities.
There’s Nothing Punitive About A Bottom Line Built On Value And Service
April 19, 2016
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Credit unions must continue to build diversified income streams that strike a balance between profit and purpose.
Clear Connections Emerge Between CUSO Activity And Diversified Earnings
April 18, 2016
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Here’s how CUSOs and sales to secondary markets affect non-interest income.
A Strategy To Build Non-Interest Income One Transaction At A Time
April 18, 2016
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How an Iowa credit union increased its interchange revenue by 41% over four years.
Sell Mortgages. Reap Non-Interest Income.
April 18, 2016
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How Members 1st Federal Credit Union sells mortgages and makes itself more efficient.
Where To Find Non-Interest Income
April 18, 2016
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This week, CreditUnions.com features articles showing how credit unions are driving non-interest income, from PIN fees to secondary market sales.
Interview with Amy Sink: Meeting Challenges in Indiana
April 15, 2016
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Amy Sink, CFO of Teachers CU in South Bend, IN, spoke with Credit Union Strategy & Performance editor Brooke Stoddard in early March on the challenges and opportunties her credit union faces in 2009.
Air Academy FCU: Commitment to Excellence Leads to First Mortgage Success
During a time of credit union mortgage success, Air Academy has increased mortgage production as well as member service.
As Consumers Rebel, Credit Unions Can Benefit
Negative headlines about financial institutions are commonplace in our current national climate, but one issue in particular has risen above the din in the last ...
Building Technology into Our Industry’s Future
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 ...
Managing Well in Tough Times: Interview with Tom Baldwin, EVP & CFO of Space Coast CU
A good capital postition helps; so does taking advantage of opportunities.
There’s Nothing Punitive About A Bottom Line Built On Value And Service
Credit unions must continue to build diversified income streams that strike a balance between profit and purpose.
Clear Connections Emerge Between CUSO Activity And Diversified Earnings
Here’s how CUSOs and sales to secondary markets affect non-interest income.
A Strategy To Build Non-Interest Income One Transaction At A Time
How an Iowa credit union increased its interchange revenue by 41% over four years.
Sell Mortgages. Reap Non-Interest Income.
How Members 1st Federal Credit Union sells mortgages and makes itself more efficient.
Where To Find Non-Interest Income
This week, CreditUnions.com features articles showing how credit unions are driving non-interest income, from PIN fees to secondary market sales.
Interview with Amy Sink: Meeting Challenges in Indiana
Amy Sink, CFO of Teachers CU in South Bend, IN, spoke with Credit Union Strategy & Performance editor Brooke Stoddard in early March on the ...
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Cost Pressures Are Changing Member Behavior
Savana Morie
First quarter data shows how rising costs are pushing consumers toward flexibility and reshaping borrowing and saving habits.
WSECU Invests In Innovation To Solve Pain Points
Marc Rapport
A dedicated CUSO holding company allows WSECU to move beyond building and back fintech partners it helps shape and scale.
Future Bets From Today’s Credit Unions
Marc Rapport
Industry leaders share how they approach fintech investment, balancing immediate needs with longer-term bets while keeping member value and mission at the center.
When Employees Own Culture, Service Follows
Savana Morie
Advancial FCU links internal service standards, employee feedback, and peer recognition to create a more consistent experience for both staff and members.
How MSUFCU Builds And Backs Fintech Solutions
Marc Rapport
MSUFCU takes a hands-on approach to fintech, piloting solutions through its in-house lab before scaling and backing them through a wholly owned CUSO.
Members Demand Digital, But They Want Branches, Too
Savana Morie
Affinity Plus FCU has a clear member service mantra: digital for daily, human when it’s hard. Its CEO and CFO share what that looks like in practice.
How A Holding Company Helps Service Credit Union Win At Fintech
Marc Rapport
The New Hampshire cooperative shares how its fintech arm, Service Ventures, evaluates investments, balances risk, and defines success.
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.