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.
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.
2018 Executive Priorities At-A-Glance
March 19, 2018
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Feedback from Callahan’s 2018 Executive Outlook Survey identifies industry challenges and opportunities for the months ahead.
Employee Surveys, USDA Loans, And More
March 19, 2018
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Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Trade Worries: Not Gone. Not Forgotten.
March 15, 2018
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The trade story is not done. It’s just in intermission.
Debit Rewards, Market Expansion, And A New Charter
March 12, 2018
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Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Non-Interest Income Continues To Grow In Importance
March 12, 2018
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The need for credit unions to generate non-interest income continues to grow in a narrowing margin environment.
A Look Behind The Credit Union Impact Report
March 9, 2018
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Join Callahan & Associates for a discussion about the overall impact of the credit union movement.
Volatility Returns To Global Risk Markets
March 7, 2018
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What market drivers could also impact the credit union investment portfolio?
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.
2018 Executive Priorities At-A-Glance
Feedback from Callahan’s 2018 Executive Outlook Survey identifies industry challenges and opportunities for the months ahead.
Employee Surveys, USDA Loans, And More
Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Trade Worries: Not Gone. Not Forgotten.
The trade story is not done. It’s just in intermission.
Debit Rewards, Market Expansion, And A New Charter
Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Non-Interest Income Continues To Grow In Importance
The need for credit unions to generate non-interest income continues to grow in a narrowing margin environment.
A Look Behind The Credit Union Impact Report
Join Callahan & Associates for a discussion about the overall impact of the credit union movement.
Volatility Returns To Global Risk Markets
What market drivers could also impact the credit union investment portfolio?
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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.
March Was In Like A Lion, Out Like A Lion