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.
Can Cross-Selling Enhance Your Auto Lending Strategy?
June 1, 2015
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Cross-selling is a key component in creating true value in your auto lending strategy and increasing member loyalty.
3 Investment Strategies For 3 Life Stages
June 1, 2015
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Generations Community explains a three-pronged plan to catch members early and help them invest for life.
3 Tips To Strengthen Member Insurance Services
June 1, 2015
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Three credit unions, each with more than eight years of experience offering member insurance, provide insights into what has made their programs successful.
Above And Beyond
June 1, 2015
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This week on CreditUnions.com, check out tips and best practices from credit unions that have expanded their suite of financial products to include investment and insurance services.
The Effect of New Merger Accounting Rules on Goodwill
May 31, 2015
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Merger accounting rules that went into effect this year pose new challenges for credit unions considering a merger. Mike Sacher and John Murnane walk you through an example in this 13 minute CUtv Short.
Merger Accounting-The Facts You Need Before Executing a Voluntary Merger (part 2)
May 31, 2015
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This article is part 2 of the series addressing the most common questions regarding the Acquisition method and provides appropriate perspective to the senior management team who might not be well grounded in accounting for business combinations under SFAS 141-R.
Understanding The Value Of Early Adopters
May 28, 2015
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Members who more readily accept new self-service options are a market segment worth cultivating.
China Blue
May 28, 2015
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Global stock markets are having a sympathetic reaction to the Shanghai Composite.
The Fed Is Wary Of The Bond Market
May 21, 2015
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The markets are trading quietly as the Fed takes a wait-and-see approach on raising interest rates.
Loan Originations Triple At Central Macomb Community Credit Union
May 21, 2015
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The Michigan credit union posted 35% annual loan growth in first quarter 2015.
Can Cross-Selling Enhance Your Auto Lending Strategy?
Cross-selling is a key component in creating true value in your auto lending strategy and increasing member loyalty.
3 Investment Strategies For 3 Life Stages
Generations Community explains a three-pronged plan to catch members early and help them invest for life.
3 Tips To Strengthen Member Insurance Services
Three credit unions, each with more than eight years of experience offering member insurance, provide insights into what has made their programs successful.
Above And Beyond
This week on CreditUnions.com, check out tips and best practices from credit unions that have expanded their suite of financial products to include investment and ...
The Effect of New Merger Accounting Rules on Goodwill
Merger accounting rules that went into effect this year pose new challenges for credit unions considering a merger. Mike Sacher and John Murnane walk you ...
Merger Accounting-The Facts You Need Before Executing a Voluntary Merger (part 2)
This article is part 2 of the series addressing the most common questions regarding the Acquisition method and provides appropriate perspective to the senior management ...
Understanding The Value Of Early Adopters
Members who more readily accept new self-service options are a market segment worth cultivating.
The Fed Is Wary Of The Bond Market
The markets are trading quietly as the Fed takes a wait-and-see approach on raising interest rates.
Loan Originations Triple At Central Macomb Community Credit Union
The Michigan credit union posted 35% annual loan growth in first quarter 2015.
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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.
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