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.
Branch Problems Are The PIT’s
March 22, 2021
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One credit union’s process improvement team tackles inefficiencies and problems. Up now? The future of the branch.
Branch Problems Are The PIT’s
March 22, 2021
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One credit union’s process improvement team tackles inefficiencies and problems. Up now? The future of the branch.
Managing Excess Liquidity – Investment Trends & Insights For Credit Unions
March 10, 2021
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Callahan & Associates and Jason Haley, chief investment officer, ALM First, and Sam Taft, assistant vice president, business development, Trust for Credit Unions, discuss the latest economic and market insights along with investment trends based on 4Q 2020 Performance Data for U.S. Credit Unions.
How To Balance Patronage Dividends And Loan Loss Reserves
March 8, 2021
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Six credit unions talk about their strategies to offer members an annual payback while still ensuring adequate coverage in loan loss accounts.
Inflation Worries Send Longer Treasuries Soaring
March 5, 2021
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This insightful monthly market commentary will help you look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving the current market trends that could impact your credit union’s investment portfolio.
Local Cooperatives Thrive With VSECU
February 12, 2021
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The Vermont cooperative relies on a little-known state statute to make direct investments in cooperatives to bolster local economies and create a better world.
3 Takeaways From Trendwatch 4Q20
February 12, 2021
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Credit unions and their members adapted to a new normal. See where opportunities like for the industry in 2021.
4Q20 Trendwatch
February 11, 2021
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This must-attend quarterly event for credit union leaders covers performance trends, industry success stories, and areas of opportunity.
Diversity Begins With Inclusion At American 1
February 8, 2021
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The mid-Michigan credit union is refining hiring practices and tapping employees to help build a workplace where people feel included and heard.
Muddled Vaccine Efforts Leads To Curbed Enthusiasm
February 5, 2021
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This insightful monthly market commentary will help you look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving the current market trends that could impact your credit union’s investment portfolio.
Branch Problems Are The PIT’s
One credit union’s process improvement team tackles inefficiencies and problems. Up now? The future of the branch.
Branch Problems Are The PIT’s
One credit union’s process improvement team tackles inefficiencies and problems. Up now? The future of the branch.
Managing Excess Liquidity – Investment Trends & Insights For Credit Unions
Callahan & Associates and Jason Haley, chief investment officer, ALM First, and Sam Taft, assistant vice president, business development, Trust for Credit Unions, discuss the ...
How To Balance Patronage Dividends And Loan Loss Reserves
Six credit unions talk about their strategies to offer members an annual payback while still ensuring adequate coverage in loan loss accounts.
Local Cooperatives Thrive With VSECU
The Vermont cooperative relies on a little-known state statute to make direct investments in cooperatives to bolster local economies and create a better world.
3 Takeaways From Trendwatch 4Q20
Credit unions and their members adapted to a new normal. See where opportunities like for the industry in 2021.
4Q20 Trendwatch
This must-attend quarterly event for credit union leaders covers performance trends, industry success stories, and areas of opportunity.
Diversity Begins With Inclusion At American 1
The mid-Michigan credit union is refining hiring practices and tapping employees to help build a workplace where people feel included and heard.
Muddled Vaccine Efforts Leads To Curbed Enthusiasm
This insightful monthly market commentary will help you look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving the current market trends that could impact ...
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Credit Union Data Predicts Who Will Win Super Bowl 2026
Andrew Lepczyk
As Super Bowl LX nears, the Callahan Bowl prediction model says the Seahawks will see green en route to the Lombardi Trophy.
140 Million Reasons To Lend
Aaron Passman
Lending is evolving, and credit unions are adapting. This week, CreditUnions.com examines how shifting economic conditions are reshaping lending strategies.
Rethinking Auto Lending And The Choices Facing Credit Union Leaders
Callahan & Associates
Affordability pressures, extended loan terms, and shifting vehicle values are forcing institutions to look beyond familiar structures and reconsider how to balance risk and return.
What Credit Unions Can Do NOW To Launch And Expand Student Lending Programs
Callahan & Associates
Credit unions are uniquely well-positioned to guide members through uncertainty and fill essential funding gaps.
What Would A 10% Credit Card Rate Cap Mean For Credit Unions And Members?
Andrew Lepczyk
A closer look at the trade-offs of mandated lower credit card rates reveals a delicate balance between portfolio health and member access.
5 Tucson Credit Unions Join Forces For Affordable Housing
Savana Morie
A handful of regional credit unions pair up with the GoWest Foundation to offer 100% financing for eligible borrowers.
4 Important Exceptions To Track For Commercial Lending
Callahan & Associates
Learn how to identify, track, and manage four commercial lending exceptions to reduce risk, strengthen compliance, and streamline operations.
The Personal Loan Landscape Has Shifted
Aaron Passman
Declining savings rates and rising financial pressure are reshaping why members borrow, pushing credit unions to rethink lending strategies.
Simplify Credit Card Issuing For Sustainable Growth
Callahan & Associates
How can credit unions stay true to their mission while evolving to meet modern needs?
Will Ultra-Low Interest Rates Improve Housing Affordability?
Andrew Lepczyk
Ultra-low rates might feel like a boost to affordability, but they can create unintended challenges that ripple through housing markets, lenders, and the members credit unions serve.
Inflation Worries Send Longer Treasuries Soaring