Financial Performance

Continuous Efforts Generate Political Advocates

BECU and Superior FCU believe that the payoff of political activism lasts well beyond any elected official’s term limits. They have successfully implemented year-round efforts to build and maintain relationships with legislators.

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Leveraging Our Competitive Difference

Are we ignoring the competitive difference that makes credit unions unique? The largest credit union charter conversion yet will be put to a vote in November – what does an action like this mean for the industry?

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Founders FCU Finds Ways to Grow Steadily

When the Federal Reserve started to lower short-term interest rates in 2001 Tony Gilreath, chief financial officer of Founders Federal Credit Union, Lancaster, South Carolina said the CU’s board and management wasted no time. “We’re liability sensitive. We couldn’t afford a delayed reaction. Seeing the benefit of a lower coast of funds, we lowered rates, too,” said Gilreath. But that’s only one as

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Don’t Panic. Stick to Your Mission.

We are in the low portion of a normal cycle. Previous good planning should carry you through, but some points to remember: Don’t panic; keep diversified; emphasize service over yield; stick to your mission; and maintain strong contact with members.

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When it Comes to Credit Card Growth, They Hit the Bull’s Eye

Bull's Eye Credit Union has realized over 50 percent growth in its credit card loans last year. Find out the top ten credit unions by ...
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No Frills Approach Spawns Niche Market Success

Whitefish Credit Union in Montana ($563m) offers minimal services -- no checking accounts or credit cards. Yet last year it experienced 20 percent asset and ...
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Continuous Efforts Generate Political Advocates

BECU and Superior FCU believe that the payoff of political activism lasts well beyond any elected official's term limits. They have successfully implemented year-round efforts ...
Features

Leveraging Our Competitive Difference

Are we ignoring the competitive difference that makes credit unions unique? The largest credit union charter conversion yet will be put to a vote in ...
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San Francisco Federal Credit Union Voted “Best Credit Union”

Efforts to make the benefits of the credit union industry more transparent are paying off in California.
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Founders FCU Finds Ways to Grow Steadily

When the Federal Reserve started to lower short-term interest rates in 2001 Tony Gilreath, chief financial officer of Founders Federal Credit Union, Lancaster, South Carolina ...
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Belt-Tightening Continues Into 2010

Despite stringent measures implemented in 2008, Arizona State Credit Union demonstrates it is good at helping people.
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Cutting Costs and Reaping Opportunities

Arrowhead Central Credit Union finished 2007 with strong financial results despite its geographic location in the “eye of the storm” – California’s housing bust.
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Don’t Panic. Stick to Your Mission.

We are in the low portion of a normal cycle. Previous good planning should carry you through, but some points to remember: Don’t panic; keep ...
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Working Closely with the Diocese

In the Saginaw area, Catholic Federal displays a deep commitment to the communities and the Catholic flock.

CreditUnions.com Top Picks For 2025

The editorial team at Callahan & Associates weighs in on stories that defined 2025 through actionable strategies, meaningful insights, and perspectives that continue to influence the cooperative movement.

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