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.
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.
Ahead In 2018: Interest Rates And Tech Tools Both On the Rise
December 20, 2017
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It may or may not be a bubble, but consumer debt might roil the waters for credit unions and their members. Can machines learn to help with that?
Productivity, Security, And Christmas Clubs
December 18, 2017
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Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
8 Credit Union Metrics For Productivity And Efficiency
December 18, 2017
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These ratios help credit unions deliver excellent member value while also maintaining productive and efficient operations. Operational strategy impacts productivity and efficiency metrics. It’s important for credit unions to strike the right balance for their strategy while bearing in mind national averages.
Efficiency, Non-Interest Income, And The Average Member Relationship
December 12, 2017
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Four can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
A Smaller Take On Non-Interest Income
December 11, 2017
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It’s taken for granted that small credit unions are more reliant on fee income. But are they really?
CUbroadcast Highlights Callahan’s Third Quarter Trendwatch
December 7, 2017
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In episode No. 859, Mike Lawson brings on Callahan’s Sam Taft to talk credit union financial performance in the third quarter.
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.
Credit Union Leaders In 5 Productivity Metrics
Credit unions add more than 10,000 employees.
Ahead In 2018: Interest Rates And Tech Tools Both On the Rise
It may or may not be a bubble, but consumer debt might roil the waters for credit unions and their members. Can machines learn to ...
Productivity, Security, And Christmas Clubs
Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
8 Credit Union Metrics For Productivity And Efficiency
These ratios help credit unions deliver excellent member value while also maintaining productive and efficient operations. Operational strategy impacts productivity and efficiency metrics. It’s important ...
Efficiency, Non-Interest Income, And The Average Member Relationship
Four can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
A Smaller Take On Non-Interest Income
It's taken for granted that small credit unions are more reliant on fee income. But are they really?
CUbroadcast Highlights Callahan’s Third Quarter Trendwatch
In episode No. 859, Mike Lawson brings on Callahan's Sam Taft to talk credit union financial performance in the third quarter.
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AI Adoption Is Growing. Are Credit Unions Keeping Pace?
Andrew Lepczyk
New data from Gallup shows half of all employees who work for companies that pay for AI tools use them. Credit unions are building their own momentum.
A Credit Union Bond Beyond Bloodlines
Aaron Passman
For Mike and Dave Valentine, the family business just happens to be credit unions. The father-son duo talk leadership styles, cooperative values, and the lessons they’ve learned from each other along the way.
Connection And Caring Matter As Much As Knowledge And Resources
Chris Howard
People who are truly financially thriving have both means and a sense of security that comes from confidence about the future. Building that kind of emotional engagement requires a deliberate design of everyday interactions.
Markets Flip From Pricing Cuts To 50% Chance Of Hikes
Jason Haley
Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.
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.
Markets Take A Cue From “Silent Night”