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.
RBC2: NCUA Doesn’t Know What The Future Holds (And Neither Do I)
April 17, 2015
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Like generals, regulators are always fighting the last war.
The Slow Shake Off
April 16, 2015
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Disappointing numbers in U.S. housing starts could be a lingering effect of the winter blues.
RBC2: Questionable Claims
April 16, 2015
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Much of the logic surrounding RBC2 is absurd, especially the idea that it offers any more protection than effective examination.
GECU’s Blue Ocean Strategy
April 13, 2015
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Learn the four ways GECU differentiates itself.
Through their Actions, Members Tell AAFCU It’s Doing Something Right
April 13, 2015
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Beyond the rhetoric, AAFCU members demonstrate that shared branching is a service they need and use.
19.2% Loan Growth Drives Navy Federal’s Second Quarter Results
April 13, 2015
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Growth in loans, members, and employees yield an impressive “First Look” at the nation’s largest credit union’s second quarter data.
Building a Brand from the Inside Out
April 13, 2015
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A branding change that began with senior management has inspired employees and spurred phenomenal growth.
Balancing Member Needs & Financial Objectives for a Strong ROA: Fort Knox FCU’s Story
April 13, 2015
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Fort Knox FCU’s strategy to “work smarter, not harder” helps them maintain a strong ROA despite a declining national trend.
Case Study: Member-Friendly Focus Makes Website Redesign a Success
April 13, 2015
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For their website redesign, Call FCU centered on the user experience when deciding to add new resources and features that improved member satisfaction and increased usage.
Organizational Development: Overlooked but Essential to Our Future
April 13, 2015
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As credit unions like GTE FCU grow, says Bucky Sebastian, organizational development is increasingly essential because it is a credit union’s team and its culture that so often set it apart.
The Slow Shake Off
Disappointing numbers in U.S. housing starts could be a lingering effect of the winter blues.
RBC2: Questionable Claims
Much of the logic surrounding RBC2 is absurd, especially the idea that it offers any more protection than effective examination.
Through their Actions, Members Tell AAFCU It’s Doing Something Right
Beyond the rhetoric, AAFCU members demonstrate that shared branching is a service they need and use.
19.2% Loan Growth Drives Navy Federal’s Second Quarter Results
Growth in loans, members, and employees yield an impressive “First Look” at the nation’s largest credit union’s second quarter data.
Building a Brand from the Inside Out
A branding change that began with senior management has inspired employees and spurred phenomenal growth.
Balancing Member Needs & Financial Objectives for a Strong ROA: Fort Knox FCU’s Story
Fort Knox FCU’s strategy to “work smarter, not harder” helps them maintain a strong ROA despite a declining national trend.
Case Study: Member-Friendly Focus Makes Website Redesign a Success
For their website redesign, Call FCU centered on the user experience when deciding to add new resources and features that improved member satisfaction and increased ...
Organizational Development: Overlooked but Essential to Our Future
As credit unions like GTE FCU grow, says Bucky Sebastian, organizational development is increasingly essential because it is a credit union’s team and its culture ...
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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.
RBC2: NCUA Doesn’t Know What The Future Holds (And Neither Do I)