Community Financial Flips The Script On Junk Fees
The Michigan credit union has dropped punitive overdraft fees in favor of a checking account feature that helps members save money when their spending outstrips
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The Rise Of The Chief Growth Officer
Credit unions are tapping versatile leaders from diverse backgrounds to take advantage of fresh insights and achieve strategic goals.
7 Liquidity Trends From The First Quarter
Liquidity has been front of mind for credit union leaders in recent quarters as loan and share growth battle it out on the balance sheet.
ALM Poses An Existential Crisis For Credit Unions
July 24, 2023
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A run of bank failures in 2023 has forced all financial institutions to ask themselves whether they’re safer than troubled banks.
Navigating Liquidity In Testing Times: Insights From Leaders Credit Union
July 24, 2023
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The Tennessee cooperative uses a “balanced balance sheet approach” to ensure steady growth in lending and deposits.
The Cost Of Liquidity
July 24, 2023
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Credit unions have many ways to build liquidity, each with its own benefits and costs. Which option is right for your credit union?
Share Balances Post Lowest Annual Growth On Record
July 24, 2023
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Inflation has eased, but rebuilding a cushion of savings has proven difficult for many Americans.
As Deposit Growth Slows, Nonmember Deposits Surge
July 24, 2023
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An amended rule on public unit and nonmember shares provides new sources of liquidity for federally insured credit unions.
Preparing For The Open Banking Era
July 10, 2023
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Credit unions have a transformative opportunity to strengthen their position in the future of the financial services industry.
Credit Unions Increase Dividend Options To Keep Pace With Savings Alternatives
July 10, 2023
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Ongoing interest rate increases have driven credit unions to raise dividend payouts to keep funds in-house.
Revenue And Loan Originations Increase Alongside Credit Union Hiring
July 10, 2023
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Rate hikes and bank failures create concerns about market stability, but job numbers remain a beacon of optimism.
Consumers Are Shying Away From Fixed-Rate Mortgages
July 3, 2023
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As the market shifts and borrowing costs rise, adjustable-rate home loans are becoming popular once again.
Dividends Per Member Are On The Rise. So Are Member Relationships.
June 26, 2023
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First quarter data highlights how credit unions have an opportunity to extend a guiding hand to consumers who might not be prudently addressing their financial situation.
ALM Poses An Existential Crisis For Credit Unions
A run of bank failures in 2023 has forced all financial institutions to ask themselves whether they’re safer than troubled banks.
Navigating Liquidity In Testing Times: Insights From Leaders Credit Union
The Tennessee cooperative uses a “balanced balance sheet approach” to ensure steady growth in lending and deposits.
The Cost Of Liquidity
Credit unions have many ways to build liquidity, each with its own benefits and costs. Which option is right for your credit union?
Share Balances Post Lowest Annual Growth On Record
Inflation has eased, but rebuilding a cushion of savings has proven difficult for many Americans.
As Deposit Growth Slows, Nonmember Deposits Surge
An amended rule on public unit and nonmember shares provides new sources of liquidity for federally insured credit unions.
Preparing For The Open Banking Era
Credit unions have a transformative opportunity to strengthen their position in the future of the financial services industry.
Credit Unions Increase Dividend Options To Keep Pace With Savings Alternatives
Ongoing interest rate increases have driven credit unions to raise dividend payouts to keep funds in-house.
Revenue And Loan Originations Increase Alongside Credit Union Hiring
Rate hikes and bank failures create concerns about market stability, but job numbers remain a beacon of optimism.
Consumers Are Shying Away From Fixed-Rate Mortgages
As the market shifts and borrowing costs rise, adjustable-rate home loans are becoming popular once again.
Dividends Per Member Are On The Rise. So Are Member Relationships.
First quarter data highlights how credit unions have an opportunity to extend a guiding hand to consumers who might not be prudently addressing their financial ...
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3 Popular Case Studies From 2024: Where Are They Now?
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CreditUnions.com revisits three credit unions to learn how their strategies have evolved since their original spotlight and see what’s in store for the future.
5 Lessons About Ground-Level Intelligence From A Rooftop Farm
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A national leader in urban agriculture shows how front-line insights drive real local impact — and why credit union branches are perfectly positioned to do the same.
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Kirtland Credit Union’s five-tiered scoring system and rigorous approval process might look like red tape, but it’s streamlining resource allocation and improving efficiency for credit union for growth.
Financial Wellbeing Is About More Than Vulnerability
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Half of Americans feel financially secure, yet one in five is suffering. A consortium of credit unions is changing the narrative by focusing on emotional engagement and trust.
How To Build AI Strategy In Real Time (Part 1)
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Six credit union leaders share how they are balancing innovation and governance while deploying new tools.
How To Build AI Strategy In Real Time (Part 2)
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After an anxious 2025, CFOs and observers across the industry are preparing for the year ahead — for better or for worse.
Changes Are Why You Need Today’s Nacha Rulebook
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Quality payments are a hallmark of the ACH Network. Follow the rules and do right by members.
Hurricane Knocked The Power Out? New Orleans Firemen’s FCU Is Ready.
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The next big storm in the Gulf isn’t an “if,” it’s a “when,” but the small Gulf-area credit union has a plan to help the community get back on its feet when the time comes.
6 Lessons For Credit Unions From Craft Breweries
Alix Patterson
Craft breweries demonstrate how commitment to value, operational agility, and community focus can ignite growth and drive property.