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.
Lending By The Numbers (3Q 2016)
February 13, 2017
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Credit unions originated $343.6 billion through third quarter 2016 — that’s an all-time record. See which areas contributed to this double-digit year-over-year growth.
Indirect Lending At Year-End 2016
February 13, 2017
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Indirect loans are taking an ever-increasing share of the auto portfolio, but growth is not even across credit union location and size.
Will The Tweet Hit The Fan?
February 9, 2017
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The appeals court reviewing the president’s travel ban could render a decision before the week’s end.
How To Solidify Your ALM Strategy
February 6, 2017
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Five can’t-miss data points featured this week on CreditUnions.com.
Why Pioneer FCU Tops The Leader Boards In Share, Loan, And Member Growth
February 6, 2017
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The Idaho credit union uses marketing, deposit, lending, and ALM strategies to increase member value.
The Importance Of First Quarter Share Growth
February 6, 2017
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If credit unions continue on their current path, will they be able to fund future loans solely through share growth?
5 Tips To Evaluate Asset Liability Management
February 6, 2017
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Considerations to help any credit union assess its ALM policies, procedures, and management practices.
The Trump Impact
February 2, 2017
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Trump needs to start working on big issues and stay away from the petty stuff or he will destroy what is left of the goodwill in the markets.
Third Quarter 2016 Shares By The Numbers
February 1, 2017
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Share balances in third quarter increased at the fastest rate since fourth quarter 2009, but the loan-to-share ratio still grew.
Callahan Bowl XII: Data Predicts New England Patriots Dynasty Continues
February 1, 2017
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Though it’ll be a nail biter.
Lending By The Numbers (3Q 2016)
Credit unions originated $343.6 billion through third quarter 2016 — that's an all-time record. See which areas contributed to this double-digit year-over-year growth.
Indirect Lending At Year-End 2016
Indirect loans are taking an ever-increasing share of the auto portfolio, but growth is not even across credit union location and size.
How To Solidify Your ALM Strategy
Five can't-miss data points featured this week on CreditUnions.com.
Why Pioneer FCU Tops The Leader Boards In Share, Loan, And Member Growth
The Idaho credit union uses marketing, deposit, lending, and ALM strategies to increase member value.
The Importance Of First Quarter Share Growth
If credit unions continue on their current path, will they be able to fund future loans solely through share growth?
5 Tips To Evaluate Asset Liability Management
Considerations to help any credit union assess its ALM policies, procedures, and management practices.
The Trump Impact
Trump needs to start working on big issues and stay away from the petty stuff or he will destroy what is left of the goodwill ...
Third Quarter 2016 Shares By The Numbers
Share balances in third quarter increased at the fastest rate since fourth quarter 2009, but the loan-to-share ratio still grew.
Callahan Bowl XII: Data Predicts New England Patriots Dynasty Continues
Though it’ll be a nail biter.
Browse Topics
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.
Will The Tweet Hit The Fan?