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.
Markets Are In A Holding Pattern. The Uncertainty Is Palpable.
May 15, 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.
Making The Most Of Member Experience
May 8, 2023
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After a year filled with economic uncertainty and recent high-profile bank failures, there’s more reason than ever for credit unions to double down on service.
Shifts In Asset Quality Could Shape The Year Ahead
May 8, 2023
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After a tumultuous 2022, many institutions are closely eying delinquencies and charge-offs in the hopes of warding off widespread problems.
Share Growth Slows In Lockstep With Personal Savings Rate
May 8, 2023
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Annual share growth has slowed for seven straight quarters, mirroring the decline in the personal savings rate.
CDFI 2023: Grants, Certification and Compliance-OH MY!
May 3, 2023
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Watch now to learn all the most up to date information regarding All Things CDFI
Silicon Valley Bank Failure: FASB And Auditor Implications
April 24, 2023
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The accounting standard concerning intent and ability was violated, and those charged with governance and oversight of the bank failed in their roles. All of these parties should be held accountable.
The Liquidity Crisis (And How To Handle It)
April 24, 2023
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What has happened to liquidity in the past year, and how are credit unions managing the current dearth of incoming funds?
Credit Union Hiring Outperforms National Trends
April 17, 2023
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Hiring slowed during the pandemic, but credit union employee growth beat the national average.
Something Finally Broke: A Recap Of Banking Turmoil
April 17, 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.
2023 Credit Card Market Overview
April 13, 2023
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This session, presented by TRK Advisors and Elan Credit Card, will explore how credit unions are competing against dominant credit card issuers and what to expect in 2023.
Markets Are In A Holding Pattern. The Uncertainty Is Palpable.
Look beyond the headlines to discover the driving forces behind market trends and consider how they impact a credit union’s investment portfolio.
Shifts In Asset Quality Could Shape The Year Ahead
After a tumultuous 2022, many institutions are closely eying delinquencies and charge-offs in the hopes of warding off widespread problems.
Share Growth Slows In Lockstep With Personal Savings Rate
Annual share growth has slowed for seven straight quarters, mirroring the decline in the personal savings rate.
CDFI 2023: Grants, Certification and Compliance-OH MY!
Watch now to learn all the most up to date information regarding All Things CDFI
Silicon Valley Bank Failure: FASB And Auditor Implications
The accounting standard concerning intent and ability was violated, and those charged with governance and oversight of the bank failed in their roles. All of ...
The Liquidity Crisis (And How To Handle It)
What has happened to liquidity in the past year, and how are credit unions managing the current dearth of incoming funds?
Credit Union Hiring Outperforms National Trends
Hiring slowed during the pandemic, but credit union employee growth beat the national average.
Something Finally Broke: A Recap Of Banking Turmoil
Look beyond the headlines to discover the driving forces behind market trends and consider how they impact a credit union’s investment portfolio.
2023 Credit Card Market Overview
This session, presented by TRK Advisors and Elan Credit Card, will explore how credit unions are competing against dominant credit card issuers and what to expect in 2023.
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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.
Insights From The Outside: Don Rositano
Marc Rapport
How a former Sam’s Club finance leader adapted his member-first mindset to a not-for-profit credit union.
What’s In A Name: Vice President Of History And Culture
Aaron Passman
How a novel role instills SchoolsFirst FCU’s future leaders with an appreciation for its past.
Growth Is A Mindset, But Success Is In The Contract
Callahan & Associates
Arriba Advisors co-founder Tom Russell explores how credit unions can bridge the gap between a growth mindset and their technical reality.
Fraud Is Faster, Smarter, And Harder To Stop. Here’s How To.
Callahan & Associates
RKL offers insight, expertise, and experience to help fight off growing threats.
Making The Most Of Member Experience