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.
Reach For The Cutting Edge Without Falling Over
August 28, 2015
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A Texas credit union looks to vendor management, conversion-related momentum, and a healthy dose of skepticism to build an expansive technology base without breaking the bank.
4 Facts About The Income Statement At Midyear 2015
August 28, 2015
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Credit unions reported 7.1% year-over-year growth in income, and that’s just the beginning.
4 Facts About Shares In Second Quarter 2015
August 28, 2015
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Share growth at credit unions has reached a significant milestone.
Stocks, Bonds, And China
August 27, 2015
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Although Donald Trump might tell you China is trying to destroy America, the simple fact is the Chinese need to raise money to fund support efforts at home.
Credit Union Branches Are On The Rise
August 26, 2015
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The number of credit union branches has risen since midyear 2014, but deposit market share is holding steady.
5 Facts About Credit Union Lending In Second Quarter 2015
August 26, 2015
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Lending activity at America’s credit unions suggests members are making cooperatives their financial institution of choice.
Operating Efficiency Improves At U.S. Credit Unions In The Second Quarter
August 26, 2015
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Credit unions of all asset sizes are spending less to earn a dollar.
Star One Credit Union Posts 5.64% Growth In Member Relationships
August 25, 2015
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The California cooperative reaches all-time high in average member relationship.
State Farm FCU Is Among Top 10 Most Efficient $1 Billion Credit Unions
August 25, 2015
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A distinct branching model contributes to lean operations at the $3.9 billion institution.
3 Graphs That Show The Strength In Credit Union Lending
August 24, 2015
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Strong consumer and real estate lending helped credit union loan originations set a record midyear high.
Reach For The Cutting Edge Without Falling Over
A Texas credit union looks to vendor management, conversion-related momentum, and a healthy dose of skepticism to build an expansive technology base without breaking the ...
4 Facts About The Income Statement At Midyear 2015
Credit unions reported 7.1% year-over-year growth in income, and that’s just the beginning.
4 Facts About Shares In Second Quarter 2015
Share growth at credit unions has reached a significant milestone.
Credit Union Branches Are On The Rise
The number of credit union branches has risen since midyear 2014, but deposit market share is holding steady.
5 Facts About Credit Union Lending In Second Quarter 2015
Lending activity at America’s credit unions suggests members are making cooperatives their financial institution of choice.
Operating Efficiency Improves At U.S. Credit Unions In The Second Quarter
Credit unions of all asset sizes are spending less to earn a dollar.
Star One Credit Union Posts 5.64% Growth In Member Relationships
The California cooperative reaches all-time high in average member relationship.
State Farm FCU Is Among Top 10 Most Efficient $1 Billion Credit Unions
A distinct branching model contributes to lean operations at the $3.9 billion institution.
3 Graphs That Show The Strength In Credit Union Lending
Strong consumer and real estate lending helped credit union loan originations set a record midyear high.
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Credit Human Redefines ‘Green’ In The Heart Of Texas
Savana Morie
The credit union completed a three acre headquarters campus in 2021 that offers 52% more space while consuming a fraction of the resources. It’s a model of how cooperatives can lead on sustainability without sacrificing performance.
CDFIs By The Numbers
Omar Shalabi
CDFI credit unions might be fewer in number, but their impact reaches millions of members, and their footprint highlights how targeted mission can translate into broad, measurable reach.
Serving The Underserved Without Accepting Preventable Fraud Losses
Callahan & Associates
Preventable fraud losses quietly erode credit union margins. The difference between a 25% and 6% loss rate isn’t risk. It’s execution.
Inside An In-School Model That Links Classrooms With College And Careers
Savana Morie
Holy Rosary Credit Union has embedded itself into a local high school’s career and technical education program, offering scholarships, internships, and courses eligible for college credit.
6 Credit Union Executive Priorities For 2026
Jay Johnson
Credit union leaders want to know where peers are placing their focus. These six priorities reflect how leadership teams are responding to change with intention and clarity.
What’s Next For Credit Union Earnings?
Omar Shalabi
As margin support begins to fade, earnings performance is becoming more sensitive to revenue mix and harder to interpret through public reporting alone.
The Great Wealth Transfer Is Also A Relationship Transfer
Savana Morie
Harvard FCU combines digital estate planning with human financial guidance to support positive, proactive wealth transfer across generations.
The Lending Lag Is Real, And Here’s What Smaller Credit Unions Can Do About It
Callahan & Associates
Discover how small to midsize credit unions can weather the economic headwinds hitting their communities right now.
Fresh Risks For Financial Markets
Jason Haley
Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.
What’s In A Name: AVP Of Member Insights
Aaron Passman
At Service Credit Union, Dave Widener connects data, strategy, and culture to shape better outcomes for members.
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