Community Financial Flips The Script On Junk Fees
The Michigan credit union has dropped punitive overdraft fees in favor of a checking account feature that helps members save money when their spending outstrips
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The Rise Of The Chief Growth Officer
Credit unions are tapping versatile leaders from diverse backgrounds to take advantage of fresh insights and achieve strategic goals.
7 Liquidity Trends From The First Quarter
Liquidity has been front of mind for credit union leaders in recent quarters as loan and share growth battle it out on the balance sheet.
Lending By The Numbers (4Q17)
April 16, 2018
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Credit union loan originations reached an all-time high of $485.55 billion, growing at a rate of 5.2% over the past 12-months.
Earnings By The Numbers (4Q17)
April 16, 2018
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Credit union revenue recorded the highest year-end growth since 2006. What else happened in 2017?
Regional Performance Report: Southeastern Credit Unions
April 16, 2018
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Annual auto loan growth was higher for credit unions in the Southeast than for the overall industry, yet charge-offs were lower than for other regions. In what other areas did these credit unions excel?
Macro-Economic And Industry Trends (4Q17)
April 12, 2018
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What credit unions need to know about members, lending, asset quality, share balances, and more at year-end 2017.
Regional Performance Report: New England Credit Unions
April 9, 2018
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The average member relationship surpassed $18,000 for credit unions in the New England states. In what other areas do these cooperatives excel?
SEG Bonuses Underpin Deposit And Wealth Management Strategies At Elements Financial
April 2, 2018
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The Indiana credit union funds lending all year with an annual cash surge.
An Anxious Tone In Risk Markets
April 2, 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.
March Was In Like A Lion, Out Like A Lion
March 29, 2018
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The lion ate the lamb for dinner, but on this last day of the month, the stock market is finally quiet.
First-Time Homebuyers, Automation, And NII
March 26, 2018
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Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Return Of The Trade Hype
March 22, 2018
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Trade news is back in the spotlight after the Trump Administration announced $50 billion in new tariffs aimed directly at China.
Lending By The Numbers (4Q17)
Credit union loan originations reached an all-time high of $485.55 billion, growing at a rate of 5.2% over the past 12-months.
Earnings By The Numbers (4Q17)
Credit union revenue recorded the highest year-end growth since 2006. What else happened in 2017?
Regional Performance Report: Southeastern Credit Unions
Annual auto loan growth was higher for credit unions in the Southeast than for the overall industry, yet charge-offs were lower than for other regions. ...
Macro-Economic And Industry Trends (4Q17)
What credit unions need to know about members, lending, asset quality, share balances, and more at year-end 2017.
Regional Performance Report: New England Credit Unions
The average member relationship surpassed $18,000 for credit unions in the New England states. In what other areas do these cooperatives excel?
SEG Bonuses Underpin Deposit And Wealth Management Strategies At Elements Financial
The Indiana credit union funds lending all year with an annual cash surge.
March Was In Like A Lion, Out Like A Lion
The lion ate the lamb for dinner, but on this last day of the month, the stock market is finally quiet.
First-Time Homebuyers, Automation, And NII
Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Return Of The Trade Hype
Trade news is back in the spotlight after the Trump Administration announced $50 billion in new tariffs aimed directly at China.
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6 Lessons For Credit Unions From Craft Breweries
Alix Patterson
Craft breweries demonstrate how commitment to value, operational agility, and community focus can ignite growth and drive property.
Every Member Deserves A Financial Oasis
Callahan & Associates
Discover how First Alliance Credit Union is redefining success by putting values and member needs at the heart of everything it does.
Leaders Of The Pack: The Top 20 Cores For Credit Unions
Omar Shalabi
Explore the subtle shifts redefining the credit union core processing space and how these movements shape growth, innovation, and member experience.
A Fresh Start For A Timeless Mission
Callahan & Associates
The combination of the right philosophy and the right technology can set credit unions up for success even during difficult economic times.
Introducing Your Banking Core To The Power Of A Fintech
Callahan & Associates
Nearly 100 credit unions are providing Buy Now, Pay Later to their members, and their banking cores are giving them a surprising competitive advantage.
Losing The Future: How Credit Unions Can Win Back Younger Generations
Callahan & Associates
A perspective from Garrhett Petrea, vice president of sales and a Zillennial, on why outdated cores threaten the next generation of members and what leaders must do now.
Inside Core Week On CreditUnions.com: Top Providers, Smart Strategies, And Credit Union Stories
Aaron Passman
Driving digital delivery? Evaluating vendor platforms? Sharpening tech strategy for a new year? This week of insights is built for credit union leaders looking to stay ahead.
Are U.S. Households Finally Catching A Break?
Tony Waltrich
Having weathered a difficult five years, U.S households have modestly improved their financial situation in the short term; their long-term prognosis is murkier.
Credit Unions Steady The Wheel In A Wobbly Year
William Hunt
Third quarter performance data is a reminder that credit unions perform best when conditions are hardest.
3 Ways Credit Unions Ease Holiday Financial Stress
Savana Morie
From cross-cooperative collaboration to well-timed relief products and services, credit unions are lightening the holiday budget burden.
An Anxious Tone In Risk Markets