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.
Keystone Co-Ops Lend Well To End The Year Well
April 12, 2019
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Pennsylvania credit unions exceeded the national average in loan growth while keeping delinquencies below average.
To Meet Long-Term Goals, 2 Credit Unions Go Short
April 8, 2019
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How a flat yield curve and a 2-year-old regulation are pushing two credit unions toward more conservative investment portfolios.
Go Short, Take Flight, And Strong Performance
April 8, 2019
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Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Cornerstone League Cooperatives Corral Another Strong Year
April 8, 2019
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Callahan data shows record loan originations as well as an uptick in ROA in Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Texas.
Buckeye State Credit Unions End The Year Strong
April 8, 2019
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Callahan data shows uptick in all major metrics for Ohio’s 264 member-owned financial cooperatives.
Credit Union Industry At-A-Glance (4Q18)
April 8, 2019
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Membership at U.S. credit unions increased 4.4% year-over-year and the average member relationship increased $542 in 2018. What else happened in the fourth quarter?
Cracks in Bullishness Surface, Yield Curve Inversion Becomes Area Of Greater Focus
April 3, 2019
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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.
Sideways Rates, Liquidity Management, And Intensive Learning
March 28, 2019
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Takeaways from ALM First’s Financial Institute.
Revenue Gains And Co-Working Spaces
March 25, 2019
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Four can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Total Revenue Jumps 12.8% Year-Over-Year At U.S. Credit Unions
March 25, 2019
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Largely a result of rising loan demand and interest rate trends, the amount of income generated at credit unions expanded throughout 2018.
Keystone Co-Ops Lend Well To End The Year Well
Pennsylvania credit unions exceeded the national average in loan growth while keeping delinquencies below average.
To Meet Long-Term Goals, 2 Credit Unions Go Short
How a flat yield curve and a 2-year-old regulation are pushing two credit unions toward more conservative investment portfolios.
Go Short, Take Flight, And Strong Performance
Five can't-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Cornerstone League Cooperatives Corral Another Strong Year
Callahan data shows record loan originations as well as an uptick in ROA in Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Texas.
Buckeye State Credit Unions End The Year Strong
Callahan data shows uptick in all major metrics for Ohio’s 264 member-owned financial cooperatives.
Credit Union Industry At-A-Glance (4Q18)
Membership at U.S. credit unions increased 4.4% year-over-year and the average member relationship increased $542 in 2018. What else happened in the fourth quarter?
Sideways Rates, Liquidity Management, And Intensive Learning
Takeaways from ALM First’s Financial Institute.
Revenue Gains And Co-Working Spaces
Four can't-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Total Revenue Jumps 12.8% Year-Over-Year At U.S. Credit Unions
Largely a result of rising loan demand and interest rate trends, the amount of income generated at credit unions expanded throughout 2018.
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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.
Cracks in Bullishness Surface, Yield Curve Inversion Becomes Area Of Greater Focus