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.
3 Signs The Economy Has Hit A Plateau
October 1, 2018
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Industry leaders don’t need a crystal ball to see the future. It’s written in auto, jobs, and housing.
Shares By The Numbers (2Q18)
October 1, 2018
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Deposit balances were on the rise as annual growth hit 5.4% in the second quarter of 2018.
Auto Lending By The Numbers (2Q18)
October 1, 2018
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Total auto balances were on the rise as annual growth hit 10.6% in the second quarter of 2018.
Mortgages By The Numbers (2Q18)
October 1, 2018
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The credit union loan portfolio surpassed $1.0 trillion in the second quarter of 2018. Dig deep into this piece of the balance sheet.
Fewer Branches, Doubled Assets, And Self-Service
September 24, 2018
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Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
No One Way To Manage A Balance Sheet. No Such Thing As A Bad Loan.
September 20, 2018
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Callahan’s chief analyst shares his takeaways from ALM First’s Financial Forum.
Deposit Repricing, Liquidity, And Other Challenges Ahead
September 20, 2018
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When and how to reprice deposits, liquidity management, and the potential for a future economic recession are a few of the key themes being discussed during ALM First’s Financial Forum this week.
Markets Digest Myriad Headlines
September 7, 2018
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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.
High Reward = High Return For This Plastic Program
September 5, 2018
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Three percent cash back and $59 a year are among the terms of Alliant Credit Union’s new credit card offering.
Boost In Pay, Second Quarter Data, And Baby Boomers
August 27, 2018
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Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Shares By The Numbers (2Q18)
Deposit balances were on the rise as annual growth hit 5.4% in the second quarter of 2018.
Auto Lending By The Numbers (2Q18)
Total auto balances were on the rise as annual growth hit 10.6% in the second quarter of 2018.
Mortgages By The Numbers (2Q18)
The credit union loan portfolio surpassed $1.0 trillion in the second quarter of 2018. Dig deep into this piece of the balance sheet.
Fewer Branches, Doubled Assets, And Self-Service
Five can't-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
No One Way To Manage A Balance Sheet. No Such Thing As A Bad Loan.
Callahan’s chief analyst shares his takeaways from ALM First’s Financial Forum.
Deposit Repricing, Liquidity, And Other Challenges Ahead
When and how to reprice deposits, liquidity management, and the potential for a future economic recession are a few of the key themes being discussed ...
Markets Digest Myriad Headlines
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 ...
High Reward = High Return For This Plastic Program
Three percent cash back and $59 a year are among the terms of Alliant Credit Union’s new credit card offering.
Boost In Pay, Second Quarter Data, And Baby Boomers
Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
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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.
3 Signs The Economy Has Hit A Plateau