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.
Lessons From The Retail World
February 10, 2016
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Traditional retailers and credit unions are not necessarily on the same side of the digital divide when it comes to moving the model online.
Leaders In Credit Union Membership
February 8, 2016
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Adding 3.1 million members over 12 months, credit unions report the highest ever membership. Here are some of the leaders in overall membership.
Referred With A K.I.S.S.
February 8, 2016
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First Financial revamps its tell-a-friend program to Keep It Simple (and Successful).
Keep New Member Referrals All In The Family
February 8, 2016
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Harvest FCU adds members through a family-focused referral program.
3 Strategies To Manage Liquidity
February 2, 2016
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In today’s changing and often-uncertain economic environment, balance sheet management is top-of-mind with credit union executives.
Reading The Tea Leaves Of Regulation
February 2, 2016
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Compliance dance card overflows in 2015 while credit union legal beagles see TRID and true changes in 2016.
No One-Size-Fits-All Approach To Balance Sheet Management
February 1, 2016
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This week, CreditUnions.com features five articles showcasing strategies different credit unions use to manage balance sheets and better serve members.
How To Buy A Participation Loan
February 1, 2016
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Kevin Kesecker, vice president and chief lending officer for SECU of Maryland, offers advice on how to review packaged loans to make sure they are attractive — and worthwhile — to the credit union.
Credit Unions Fund More Loans, Still Hold $350 Billion In Investments
February 1, 2016
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Loan growth drives down balances while industry assets overall remain steady.
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.
Leaders In Credit Union Membership
Adding 3.1 million members over 12 months, credit unions report the highest ever membership. Here are some of the leaders in overall membership.
Referred With A K.I.S.S.
First Financial revamps its tell-a-friend program to Keep It Simple (and Successful).
Keep New Member Referrals All In The Family
Harvest FCU adds members through a family-focused referral program.
3 Strategies To Manage Liquidity
In today’s changing and often-uncertain economic environment, balance sheet management is top-of-mind with credit union executives.
Reading The Tea Leaves Of Regulation
Compliance dance card overflows in 2015 while credit union legal beagles see TRID and true changes in 2016.
No One-Size-Fits-All Approach To Balance Sheet Management
This week, CreditUnions.com features five articles showcasing strategies different credit unions use to manage balance sheets and better serve members.
How To Buy A Participation Loan
Kevin Kesecker, vice president and chief lending officer for SECU of Maryland, offers advice on how to review packaged loans to make sure they are ...
Credit Unions Fund More Loans, Still Hold $350 Billion In Investments
Loan growth drives down balances while industry assets overall remain steady.
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.
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Credit Union Data Predicts Who Will Win Super Bowl 2026
Andrew Lepczyk
As Super Bowl LX nears, the Callahan Bowl prediction model says the Seahawks will see green en route to the Lombardi Trophy.
140 Million Reasons To Lend
Aaron Passman
Lending is evolving, and credit unions are adapting. This week, CreditUnions.com examines how shifting economic conditions are reshaping lending strategies.
Rethinking Auto Lending And The Choices Facing Credit Union Leaders
Callahan & Associates
Affordability pressures, extended loan terms, and shifting vehicle values are forcing institutions to look beyond familiar structures and reconsider how to balance risk and return.
What Credit Unions Can Do NOW To Launch And Expand Student Lending Programs
Callahan & Associates
Credit unions are uniquely well-positioned to guide members through uncertainty and fill essential funding gaps.
What Would A 10% Credit Card Rate Cap Mean For Credit Unions And Members?
Andrew Lepczyk
A closer look at the trade-offs of mandated lower credit card rates reveals a delicate balance between portfolio health and member access.
5 Tucson Credit Unions Join Forces For Affordable Housing
Savana Morie
A handful of regional credit unions pair up with the GoWest Foundation to offer 100% financing for eligible borrowers.
4 Important Exceptions To Track For Commercial Lending
Callahan & Associates
Learn how to identify, track, and manage four commercial lending exceptions to reduce risk, strengthen compliance, and streamline operations.
The Personal Loan Landscape Has Shifted
Aaron Passman
Declining savings rates and rising financial pressure are reshaping why members borrow, pushing credit unions to rethink lending strategies.
Simplify Credit Card Issuing For Sustainable Growth
Callahan & Associates
How can credit unions stay true to their mission while evolving to meet modern needs?
Will Ultra-Low Interest Rates Improve Housing Affordability?
Andrew Lepczyk
Ultra-low rates might feel like a boost to affordability, but they can create unintended challenges that ripple through housing markets, lenders, and the members credit unions serve.
Lessons From The Retail World