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.
400,000 Reasons Truliant Has Automated Transaction Reconciliation
October 1, 2018
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The North Carolina credit union is halfway through moving away from the time-consuming process of manual ledger reconciliation.
State In The Spotlight: Iowa
October 1, 2018
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As the industry looks for ways to accelerate deposits, it appears Iowa credit unions are ahead of the curve with higher than average share growth.
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.
400,000 Reasons Truliant Has Automated Transaction Reconciliation
The North Carolina credit union is halfway through moving away from the time-consuming process of manual ledger reconciliation.
State In The Spotlight: Iowa
As the industry looks for ways to accelerate deposits, it appears Iowa credit unions are ahead of the curve with higher than average share growth.
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 ...
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The credit union completed a three acre headquarters campus in 2021 that offers 52% more space while consuming a fraction of the resources. It’s a model of how cooperatives can lead on sustainability without sacrificing performance.
CDFIs By The Numbers
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CDFI credit unions might be fewer in number, but their impact reaches millions of members, and their footprint highlights how targeted mission can translate into broad, measurable reach.
Serving The Underserved Without Accepting Preventable Fraud Losses
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Preventable fraud losses quietly erode credit union margins. The difference between a 25% and 6% loss rate isn’t risk. It’s execution.
Inside An In-School Model That Links Classrooms With College And Careers
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Holy Rosary Credit Union has embedded itself into a local high school’s career and technical education program, offering scholarships, internships, and courses eligible for college credit.
6 Credit Union Executive Priorities For 2026
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Credit union leaders want to know where peers are placing their focus. These six priorities reflect how leadership teams are responding to change with intention and clarity.
What’s Next For Credit Union Earnings?
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As margin support begins to fade, earnings performance is becoming more sensitive to revenue mix and harder to interpret through public reporting alone.
The Great Wealth Transfer Is Also A Relationship Transfer
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Harvard FCU combines digital estate planning with human financial guidance to support positive, proactive wealth transfer across generations.
The Lending Lag Is Real, And Here’s What Smaller Credit Unions Can Do About It
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Discover how small to midsize credit unions can weather the economic headwinds hitting their communities right now.
Fresh Risks For Financial Markets
Jason Haley
Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.
What’s In A Name: AVP Of Member Insights
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At Service Credit Union, Dave Widener connects data, strategy, and culture to shape better outcomes for members.
3 Signs The Economy Has Hit A Plateau