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.
Leaders In Average Member Relationship Growth
March 30, 2016
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Average member relationships increased 4.5% at credit unions nationwide and hit an all-time high, but what credit unions posted the highest dollar change?
Credit Union March Madness
March 29, 2016
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The NCAA tournament is down to the Final Four, and regional credit union performance data from Callahan & Associates has predicted the winner.
The Dynamics Of The Loan-To-Share Ratio
March 28, 2016
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Which states posted the highest change in loans to shares? What about in negative share growth? Find out in these Callahan leader tables.
Leaders In Other Operating Income Per Assets
March 25, 2016
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Which financial cooperatives are maximizing non-interest income without raising service fees for members? Find out in this Callahan leader table.
What’s The Message From The Fed?
March 24, 2016
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Fed officials have sounded sounded more upbeat on the economy than Yellen sounded last week.
State In The Spotlight: Alabama
March 21, 2016
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How do credit unions in Alabama stack up against the nation?
Credit Union Investment Portfolios Remain Steady
March 21, 2016
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Safe, liquid investments drive year-end “window dressing” as Feds act on long-awaited rate increase.
Follow The Leaders
March 21, 2016
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This week, CreditUnions.com looks at the top 10 credit union leaders in operating income, average member relationships, SBA loans, and loan-to-share ratio.
A Fearful Game Of Connect The Dots
March 17, 2016
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The Fed has been throwing off mixed signals for years; yesterdays FOMC statement was just the latest.
Strategies To Set Up Shop In A New Market
March 14, 2016
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After only a few years, two new offices in Washington, DC, are responsible for 60% of the mortgage loan growth recorded by United Nations Federal Credit Union.
Leaders In Average Member Relationship Growth
Average member relationships increased 4.5% at credit unions nationwide and hit an all-time high, but what credit unions posted the highest dollar change?
Credit Union March Madness
The NCAA tournament is down to the Final Four, and regional credit union performance data from Callahan & Associates has predicted the winner.
The Dynamics Of The Loan-To-Share Ratio
Which states posted the highest change in loans to shares? What about in negative share growth? Find out in these Callahan leader tables.
Leaders In Other Operating Income Per Assets
Which financial cooperatives are maximizing non-interest income without raising service fees for members? Find out in this Callahan leader table.
State In The Spotlight: Alabama
How do credit unions in Alabama stack up against the nation?
Credit Union Investment Portfolios Remain Steady
Safe, liquid investments drive year-end "window dressing" as Feds act on long-awaited rate increase.
Follow The Leaders
This week, CreditUnions.com looks at the top 10 credit union leaders in operating income, average member relationships, SBA loans, and loan-to-share ratio.
A Fearful Game Of Connect The Dots
The Fed has been throwing off mixed signals for years; yesterdays FOMC statement was just the latest.
Strategies To Set Up Shop In A New Market
After only a few years, two new offices in Washington, DC, are responsible for 60% of the mortgage loan growth recorded by United Nations Federal ...
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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.
Insights From The Outside: Don Rositano
Marc Rapport
How a former Sam’s Club finance leader adapted his member-first mindset to a not-for-profit credit union.
What’s In A Name: Vice President Of History And Culture
Aaron Passman
How a novel role instills SchoolsFirst FCU’s future leaders with an appreciation for its past.
Growth Is A Mindset, But Success Is In The Contract
Callahan & Associates
Arriba Advisors co-founder Tom Russell explores how credit unions can bridge the gap between a growth mindset and their technical reality.
Fraud Is Faster, Smarter, And Harder To Stop. Here’s How To.
Callahan & Associates
RKL offers insight, expertise, and experience to help fight off growing threats.
What’s The Message From The Fed?