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.
So Much For Calmer Markets
August 8, 2024
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Despite a likely ease in monetary policy coming soon from the Federal Reserve, early August has seen plenty of tumult.
Millennials Are Driving Mortgage Growth At These Credit Unions
August 4, 2024
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Discover how Liberty FCU and Veridian Credit Union are successfully increasing mortgage portfolios with strategies tailored for Gen Z and millennials.
Putting CECL Accounting To The Test
August 4, 2024
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Credit union CFOs say the new standard has created clear processes and more collaboration between finance and lending, while adding even more work to an age-old process.
Credit Card Spending Is Up. Is Your Program Competitive?
August 4, 2024
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With costs and regulatory pressures rising, many institutions are turning to an agent-issuing model to ensure members get superior service.
Tackle Margin Compression By Transforming Your Lending Operations
August 4, 2024
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A digital loan origination system can revolutionize a credit union’s lending process by boosting efficiency, minimizing risk, and enhancing the borrower experience.
5 Graphs That Explain Loan Demand
August 4, 2024
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From sky-high housing prices to increased credit card spending and beyond, these are the prime factors influencing today’s lending landscape.
Better Deposit Strategies Elevate Member Experience
July 28, 2024
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With deposits per branch up 50% in the past five years, many credit unions are redeploying staff to provide more holistic offerings such as financial counseling.
Langley FCU Offers Financial Refuge For Struggling Savers
July 28, 2024
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The Virginia cooperative bucks the CD trend with a high-rate savings product aimed at members who need help building budgetary resiliency.
NCUA’s New Fee-Reporting Rules: Your Questions Answered
July 28, 2024
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With “junk fees” in the crosshairs in Washington, Callahan takes a deep dive into how that revenue impacts the balance sheet and what the future could hold.
Navigating The Indirect Auto Loan Industry In A Competitive Market
July 28, 2024
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In this Q&A, CRIF Select President Jeremy Engbrecht explains how credit unions are navigating the competitive indirect auto loan industry.
Millennials Are Driving Mortgage Growth At These Credit Unions
Discover how Liberty FCU and Veridian Credit Union are successfully increasing mortgage portfolios with strategies tailored for Gen Z and millennials.
Putting CECL Accounting To The Test
Credit union CFOs say the new standard has created clear processes and more collaboration between finance and lending, while adding even more work to an ...
Credit Card Spending Is Up. Is Your Program Competitive?
With costs and regulatory pressures rising, many institutions are turning to an agent-issuing model to ensure members get superior service.
Tackle Margin Compression By Transforming Your Lending Operations
A digital loan origination system can revolutionize a credit union’s lending process by boosting efficiency, minimizing risk, and enhancing the borrower experience.
5 Graphs That Explain Loan Demand
From sky-high housing prices to increased credit card spending and beyond, these are the prime factors influencing today's lending landscape.
Better Deposit Strategies Elevate Member Experience
With deposits per branch up 50% in the past five years, many credit unions are redeploying staff to provide more holistic offerings such as financial ...
Langley FCU Offers Financial Refuge For Struggling Savers
The Virginia cooperative bucks the CD trend with a high-rate savings product aimed at members who need help building budgetary resiliency.
NCUA’s New Fee-Reporting Rules: Your Questions Answered
With “junk fees” in the crosshairs in Washington, Callahan takes a deep dive into how that revenue impacts the balance sheet and what the future ...
Navigating The Indirect Auto Loan Industry In A Competitive Market
In this Q&A, CRIF Select President Jeremy Engbrecht explains how credit unions are navigating the competitive indirect auto loan industry.
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Misinformation Is Everywhere. How Can Credit Unions Fight It?
Savana Morie
Financial misinformation spreads fast. Here’s how two credit unions ensure their members receive accurate, trustworthy guidance in addition to quality services.
Scouting Talent And Building Brand In Louisiana
Sharon Simpson
How EFCU Financial’s NIL strategy has progressed from mock negotiations to real relationships.
Meet The Finalists For The 2025 Innovation Series: Lending
Callahan & Associates, Inc.
This year’s finalists are reshaping how credit unions approach lending thanks to increased efficiencies, AI, and more.
Meet The Finalists For The 2025 Innovation Series: Member Experience
Callahan & Associates, Inc.
This year’s finalists offer new ways for credit unions to deepen and solidify relationships with members using AI, cloud-based services, and more.
5 Takeaways From Trendwatch
Andrew Lepczyk
With shares outpacing loans and indirect lending bringing in fewer members, credit unions focused on what they do best in the fourth quarter: serving core members.
Markets Sift Through Noise As They Look For Clarity
Jason Haley
Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact your credit union’s investment portfolio.
Meet The Finalists For The 2025 Innovation Series: Financial Wellness
Callahan & Associates, Inc.
This year’s financial wellness solutions provide inventive ways for credit unions to help members take control of their financial lives.
Need Fresh Ideas? Think Outside The Management Circle.
Savana Morie
To instill a culture of innovation, Canvas Credit Union makes it easier for front-line employees to present new ideas to executives.
Is Your Core Up To Speed?
Arriba Advisors
These five quick benchmarks ensure your core platform fosters growth, adaptability, and member satisfaction — helping your institution keep a winning edge.
Say Hello To Help
Aaron Passman
A partnership between a North Florida credit union and United Way’s local 211 service addresses an array of social challenges while establishing the cooperative as a trusted local resource.
So Much For Calmer Markets