Best Of 2023: Fostering Financially Strong Credit Unions
December 26, 2023
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From liquidity challenges to slowdowns in lending, new regulations and more, credit unions embraced uncertainty this year.
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3 Ways To Better Serve Hispanic Members
October 2, 2023
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An inside look at how Unitus Community has built a holistic approach to service.
Housing Shortages Are Plaguing Buyers And Driving Up Prices
August 29, 2023
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Home prices reached record highs last year. They have since come down slightly but are still well above pre-pandemic rates. Here’s how things look state by state.
OneAZ Is Expanding Financial Access To The Underbanked. Here’s How.
August 14, 2023
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The Grand Canyon State cooperative is offering three new products to reach underbanked members and provide financial education for adults and young members alike.
Loan Delinquency Rates Take Divergent Paths Amid Uncertain Economy
August 7, 2023
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Credit card delinquencies have reached a post-recession high; meanwhile, first mortgage delinquencies have hit an all-time low. What gives?
Impact Strategies From January 2023
January 30, 2023
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A look back at strategies and ideas that help credit unions make an even bigger difference in the communities they serve.
5 Takeaways From Trendwatch 2Q 2022
September 7, 2022
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Macroeconomic shifts drove changes in member demand, which impacted top-level credit union metrics.
How Credit Unions Are Coping With Surging Mortgage Rates (Part 1)
August 1, 2022
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Some underwriting and belt-tightening, staffing and product changes are part of the response as swiftly rising rates roil the housing market.
What’s Next for the Housing Market?
August 1, 2022
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The U.S. is experiencing a shortage of homes amid record demand, which is likely to have an impact on mortgage lending moving forward.
Are We In A Housing Bubble? 5 Credit Union Leaders Weigh In
July 25, 2022
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Supply still lags demand but price hikes are slowing, and a lot has changed in the past 15 years.
Best Of 2023: Fostering Financially Strong Credit Unions
From liquidity challenges to slowdowns in lending, new regulations and more, credit unions embraced uncertainty this year.
3 Ways To Better Serve Hispanic Members
An inside look at how Unitus Community has built a holistic approach to service.
Housing Shortages Are Plaguing Buyers And Driving Up Prices
Home prices reached record highs last year. They have since come down slightly but are still well above pre-pandemic rates. Here’s how things look state ...
OneAZ Is Expanding Financial Access To The Underbanked. Here’s How.
The Grand Canyon State cooperative is offering three new products to reach underbanked members and provide financial education for adults and young members alike.
Loan Delinquency Rates Take Divergent Paths Amid Uncertain Economy
Credit card delinquencies have reached a post-recession high; meanwhile, first mortgage delinquencies have hit an all-time low. What gives?
Impact Strategies From January 2023
A look back at strategies and ideas that help credit unions make an even bigger difference in the communities they serve.
5 Takeaways From Trendwatch 2Q 2022
Macroeconomic shifts drove changes in member demand, which impacted top-level credit union metrics.
How Credit Unions Are Coping With Surging Mortgage Rates (Part 1)
Some underwriting and belt-tightening, staffing and product changes are part of the response as swiftly rising rates roil the housing market.
What’s Next for the Housing Market?
The U.S. is experiencing a shortage of homes amid record demand, which is likely to have an impact on mortgage lending moving forward.
Are We In A Housing Bubble? 5 Credit Union Leaders Weigh In
Supply still lags demand but price hikes are slowing, and a lot has changed in the past 15 years.
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Holistic Wellness Finds A Home In Credit Unions
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From yoga to YouTube, three credit unions share insight on what’s working, or not, in their shops.
Building Bonds And Brand By Way Of Culture Kits
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Credit Union 1 is cultivating a people-first approach through a quarterly program that highlights different strategic goals and ties employee behavior to organization success.
Observation Leads To Opportunity At CommunityAmerica
Aaron Passman
A job-shadowing program at the Kansas City-area credit union has boosted internal promotion rates and helped less-tenured employees advance their careers.
Evolving HR Roles For An Evolving Workforce
Savana Morie
HR leaders offer insights into their job titles, the impact they have on their credit unions, and how their roles have evolved as employee needs evolve.
How Connected Are Your Employees To Your Culture?
Alexandra Gekas
Gallup data reveals only 20% of employees feel strongly connected to their workplace culture, with minimal differences across remote, hybrid, and on-site settings. Learn why this matters for credit unions.
5 Takeaways From Trendwatch
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Credit unions posted record revenue in the third quarter thanks to large gains in loan and investment income, yet asset quality worsened as the industry braced for interest rate cuts.
Mortgages For The Military, Members For Life
Savana Morie
Credit union leaders share how they navigate a successful VA loan program and address challenges veterans face.
Anthony Hernandez On Leadership
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The president and CEO of the Defense Credit Union Council discusses similarities between the military and credit unions, the benefits of the “OODA loop,” and more.
How First Tech Federal Credit Union Transformed Its Risk Culture
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The California cooperative transitioned to a centralized platform where risk assessments and controls are woven into the fabric of everyday processes.
From Service To Stability: Exploring Veterans’ Financial Wellbeing And Opportunities For Credit Unions
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Veterans reported higher levels of financial wellbeing than the average U.S. adult in a CFPB survey, but credit unions have room to help those experiencing hardship.