Gaining Influence In A Metropolitan Area
University Federal Credit Union is a mover and shaker in Central Texas.
University Federal Credit Union is a mover and shaker in Central Texas.
Find out why Patelco, the $2.8 billion-in-asset San Francisco-based CU has become the first of its size to offer members the choice of converting to private share insurance in order to cover a bigger portion of deposits.
Jay Tkachuk, vice president of online services for Security Service FCU, discusses why the credit union built its own online banking platform, how its online services have paid off, and why a long-term view is critical.
For members of Digital Federal Credit Union, getting Streetwise about auto buying begins by following The Ten Commandments. Not the biblical variety, but the 10 rules of auto buying that prevent members from getting ripped off on what Tim Garner, VP of Marketing at DCU said is one of the two biggest-ticket items people buy
Now is the time to get ready for mortgage disclosure changes coming Aug. 1.
Credit unions can use number crunching to identify mortgage and HELOC candidates.
Appraisal risk application supports proactive management of appraisal quality and improves customer relationship tools.
Strong partnerships can push credit union lending business around the base paths.
Low down payments and social media can help mortgage lenders speak language Gen Y buyers understand.
Homeownership rates, origination volume, market share, and more in this Graphic Of The Week.

Coastal Credit Union evaluates fintech through the lens of member value, strategic growth, and organizational readiness to implement new ideas.

Credit unions are making decisions about where to build, invest, and partner as they balance today’s priorities with tomorrow’s opportunities.

Industry leaders share how they approach fintech investment, balancing immediate needs with longer-term bets while keeping member value and mission at the center.

Credit unions that enable seamless movement between fiat and digital assets position themselves as a trusted on- and off-ramp.

The credit unions that win the next generation will be the ones that showed up early, when young members were forming habits and deciding whom to trust.

The challenge is no longer whether to adopt AI, but how to adopt it responsibly with the right governance, the right partners, and the right balance between technology and human oversight.

McKinsey projects trillions of dollars in growth across digital assets, with money movement emerging as one of the biggest opportunities.

The Indiana cooperative blends internal development with selective partnerships to meet members’ needs today now while positioning for what’s next.

The San Diego cooperative leans on its CUSO and the CURQL network to make fintech investments, but member needs still guide which solutions ultimately make it into the credit union’s operations.

Hands-on work with artificial intelligence tools is future-proofing staff members, giving them the confidence to adopt new technology and embrace efficiencies.