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.
Stocks And Bonds And Perhaps Some Certainty Ahead
March 31, 2016
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Securities end quarter strong, while next quarter could determine rates for years to come.
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.
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.
What’s The Message From The Fed?
Fed officials have sounded sounded more upbeat on the economy than Yellen sounded last week.
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.
Browse Topics
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.
Stocks And Bonds And Perhaps Some Certainty Ahead