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.
Earnings By The Numbers (3Q17)
January 9, 2018
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Increases to the benchmark interest rate by the Fed have yet to significantly impact earnings at credit unions.
Investments By The Numbers (3Q17)
January 9, 2018
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Quarter-over-quarter, credit union investments shrank 3.0% as credit unions diverted assets from the investment portfolio to the loan portfolio.
Much Anticipated Tax Reform, Outlook For First-Half Of 2018
January 9, 2018
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This monthly market commentary helps credit unions look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving market trends that could impact the investment portfolio.
Shoreline Goes Long In Investments
January 8, 2018
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The Wisconsin credit union is adding length to its investments to make up for lost income in indirect lending.
Credit Union Leaders In 3 Investment Metrics
January 1, 2018
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With investment rates rising, investment growth and yield on investments increase.
2017 Writer’s Choice Awards
December 25, 2017
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Credit unions share their best practices with CreditUnions.com all year. Here, Callahan’s staff writers share their selections for a handful of lesser-known pieces that are worth revisiting.
Credit Union Leaders In 4 Earnings & Capital Metrics
December 25, 2017
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Net interest margin and provision expense both rise, leading to flat ROA.
Follow The Leaders: Autos, Mortgages, Members, And More
December 25, 2017
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Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Markets Take A Cue From “Silent Night”
December 22, 2017
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All is calm, but is all bright?
Credit Union Leaders In 5 Productivity Metrics
December 21, 2017
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Credit unions add more than 10,000 employees.
Earnings By The Numbers (3Q17)
Increases to the benchmark interest rate by the Fed have yet to significantly impact earnings at credit unions.
Investments By The Numbers (3Q17)
Quarter-over-quarter, credit union investments shrank 3.0% as credit unions diverted assets from the investment portfolio to the loan portfolio.
Shoreline Goes Long In Investments
The Wisconsin credit union is adding length to its investments to make up for lost income in indirect lending.
Credit Union Leaders In 3 Investment Metrics
With investment rates rising, investment growth and yield on investments increase.
2017 Writer’s Choice Awards
Credit unions share their best practices with CreditUnions.com all year. Here, Callahan’s staff writers share their selections for a handful of lesser-known pieces that are ...
Credit Union Leaders In 4 Earnings & Capital Metrics
Net interest margin and provision expense both rise, leading to flat ROA.
Follow The Leaders: Autos, Mortgages, Members, And More
Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Markets Take A Cue From “Silent Night”
All is calm, but is all bright?
Credit Union Leaders In 5 Productivity Metrics
Credit unions add more than 10,000 employees.
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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.
Much Anticipated Tax Reform, Outlook For First-Half Of 2018