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.
The Calendar Turns On A Dreadful Year For Financial Markets
January 23, 2023
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Look beyond the headlines to discover the driving forces behind market trends and consider how they impact a credit union’s investment portfolio.
Are Credit Unions Heading Toward A Liquidity Crisis?
January 23, 2023
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Sluggish share growth, record loan demand, and mounting unrealized losses on investment securities are putting pressure on liquidity across the industry.
CDFI 2023- What Comes Next for CDFI Credit Unions
January 11, 2023
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This comprehensive webinar will cover critical information that CDFI credit unions will need to know in 2023
Maintaining A Competitive Edge During Auto Industry Inflation
January 9, 2023
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A high-quality portfolio protection insurance program will not only cover borrowers but also safeguard a credit union’s balance sheet.
How To Build Lasting Ties With Young Members
January 2, 2023
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Top-Level Takeaways Atomic Credit Union operates 58 student-run school branches. Graduated student-run branch members account for approximately 5% of total membership and 12% of digital transactions. The credit union’s average member age is 42 but aims to reduce that to 35. Growing new business among young adults is imperative for any financial institution. Credit unions
CreditUnions.com 2022: Best Of Lending
December 26, 2022
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As we celebrate the holiday season, the office of Callahan & Associates will be closed Dec. 26 through Jan. 2. Enjoy this selection of the best of 2022, and we’ll see you in 2023. A Call For Cooperatives To Close The Racial Homeownership Gap GreenState Credit Union has committed $1 billion toward home loans
Growing Optimism After A Year To Forget
December 19, 2022
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Look beyond the headlines to discover the driving forces behind market trends and consider how they impact a credit union’s investment portfolio.
For CommunityAmerica, Less Core Is More
December 5, 2022
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The Kansas City credit union had separate systems for personal and business banking but expects to gain efficiencies by combining the two systems into one.
Credit Unions Pivot In Response To Rising Rates (Part 2)
November 28, 2022
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Credit unions balance agility and liquidity as they raise rates on what they pay and what they lend while keeping an eye on members’ financial welfare.
Loan-To-Share Ratio Increases With Rate Bumps
November 21, 2022
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Increases in the federal funds rate normally have a negative effect on the loan-to-share ratio, but things were different in the third quarter.
The Calendar Turns On A Dreadful Year For Financial Markets
Look beyond the headlines to discover the driving forces behind market trends and consider how they impact a credit union’s investment portfolio.
Are Credit Unions Heading Toward A Liquidity Crisis?
Sluggish share growth, record loan demand, and mounting unrealized losses on investment securities are putting pressure on liquidity across the industry.
CDFI 2023- What Comes Next for CDFI Credit Unions
This comprehensive webinar will cover critical information that CDFI credit unions will need to know in 2023
Maintaining A Competitive Edge During Auto Industry Inflation
A high-quality portfolio protection insurance program will not only cover borrowers but also safeguard a credit union’s balance sheet.
How To Build Lasting Ties With Young Members
Top-Level Takeaways Atomic Credit Union operates 58 student-run school branches. Graduated student-run branch members account for approximately 5% of total membership and 12% of digital ...
CreditUnions.com 2022: Best Of Lending
As we celebrate the holiday season, the office of Callahan & Associates will be closed Dec. 26 through Jan. 2. Enjoy this selection of the ...
Growing Optimism After A Year To Forget
Look beyond the headlines to discover the driving forces behind market trends and consider how they impact a credit union’s investment portfolio.
For CommunityAmerica, Less Core Is More
The Kansas City credit union had separate systems for personal and business banking but expects to gain efficiencies by combining the two systems into one.
Credit Unions Pivot In Response To Rising Rates (Part 2)
Credit unions balance agility and liquidity as they raise rates on what they pay and what they lend while keeping an eye on members’ financial ...
Loan-To-Share Ratio Increases With Rate Bumps
Increases in the federal funds rate normally have a negative effect on the loan-to-share ratio, but things were different in the third quarter.
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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.
Every Member Deserves A Financial Oasis
Callahan & Associates
Discover how First Alliance Credit Union is redefining success by putting values and member needs at the heart of everything it does.
Leaders Of The Pack: The Top 20 Cores For Credit Unions
Omar Shalabi
Explore the subtle shifts redefining the credit union core processing space and how these movements shape growth, innovation, and member experience.
A Fresh Start For A Timeless Mission
Callahan & Associates
The combination of the right philosophy and the right technology can set credit unions up for success even during difficult economic times.
Introducing Your Banking Core To The Power Of A Fintech
Callahan & Associates
Nearly 100 credit unions are providing Buy Now, Pay Later to their members, and their banking cores are giving them a surprising competitive advantage.
Losing The Future: How Credit Unions Can Win Back Younger Generations
Callahan & Associates
A perspective from Garrhett Petrea, vice president of sales and a Zillennial, on why outdated cores threaten the next generation of members and what leaders must do now.
Inside Core Week On CreditUnions.com: Top Providers, Smart Strategies, And Credit Union Stories
Aaron Passman
Driving digital delivery? Evaluating vendor platforms? Sharpening tech strategy for a new year? This week of insights is built for credit union leaders looking to stay ahead.
Are U.S. Households Finally Catching A Break?
Tony Waltrich
Having weathered a difficult five years, U.S households have modestly improved their financial situation in the short term; their long-term prognosis is murkier.
Credit Unions Steady The Wheel In A Wobbly Year
William Hunt
Third quarter performance data is a reminder that credit unions perform best when conditions are hardest.
3 Ways Credit Unions Ease Holiday Financial Stress
Savana Morie
From cross-cooperative collaboration to well-timed relief products and services, credit unions are lightening the holiday budget burden.