ILWU CU Boasts Increased Loan, Share and Asset Growth
According to third quarter 2005 data, ILWU Credit Union has increased its loan portfolio, share accounts and assets tremendously.
According to third quarter 2005 data, ILWU Credit Union has increased its loan portfolio, share accounts and assets tremendously.
The net spread per employee ratio is a productivity measure that portrays a wide array of business models among credit unions over $1 billion in assets.
Motivating staff can be a challenge. With a focused program on hiring, training and coaching, Partners FCU is encouraging employees with minimal monetary incentives.
Travis Credit Union shares three practices for structuring a remarketing program.
Online mortgage application capabilities are helping credit unions achieve strong results.
Like everything else in Texas, indirect auto lending is big. Find out how one credit union successfully broke the mold of the typical Texan program.
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 credit card growth and the secret to success for Bull’s Eye.
Whitefish Credit Union in Montana ($563m) offers minimal services — no checking accounts or credit cards. Yet last year it experienced 20 percent asset and 29 percent loan growth thanks to its successful strategy.
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.
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?

Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.

A rethink of closing costs, rate relief, and employer partnerships helped 7 17 Credit Union build an affordable housing mortgage program that works.

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.

Home equity lending is a winning option for credit unions in today’s mortgage environment. Learn how three different shops meet members’ needs.

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.

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.

The Michigan cooperative keeps everyday payments working and members happy by using a common friction point to build brand loyalty.

How a former Sam’s Club finance leader adapted his member-first mindset to a not-for-profit credit union.

How a novel role instills SchoolsFirst FCU’s future leaders with an appreciation for its past.

Arriba Advisors co-founder Tom Russell explores how credit unions can bridge the gap between a growth mindset and their technical reality.