5 Lessons For Buying A Bank
August 11, 2024
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Bank purchases have become an increasingly popular expansion strategy. Here are five lessons from credit unions who’ve been through the trenches.
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2 Approaches To Multi-State Expansion
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From overcoming charter challenges to a focus on SEGs, Mountain America and United FCU outline how their growth trajectories extend beyond the state line.
First Financial Of Maryland Doubles Down On AI-Powered Lending
August 4, 2024
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After an AI-driven unsecured short-term loan brought in roughly $10 million in four years, the mid-Atlantic cooperative is branching out into credit cards.
Putting CECL Accounting To The Test
August 4, 2024
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Credit union CFOs say the new standard has created clear processes and more collaboration between finance and lending, while adding even more work to an age-old process.
5 Graphs That Explain Loan Demand
August 4, 2024
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From sky-high housing prices to increased credit card spending and beyond, these are the prime factors influencing today’s lending landscape.
NCUA’s New Fee-Reporting Rules: Your Questions Answered
July 28, 2024
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With “junk fees” in the crosshairs in Washington, Callahan takes a deep dive into how that revenue impacts the balance sheet and what the future could hold.
Beating The Odds With Business Checking
July 22, 2024
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Greenwood and Metro Credit Unions are both reporting deposit growth far above the industry average, thanks in part to a focus on commercial accounts.
Term Limits Build Governance Prowess At A Minnesota Credit Union
July 1, 2024
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A new board strategy at Affinity Plus FCU results in new levels of engagement and diversity.
Rising Interest Rates Are Good For Something
June 17, 2024
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Revenue per member has soared despite an industrywide slowdown in membership growth.
How Credit Union Risk Managers Are Addressing AI Threats
April 1, 2024
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Risks are evolving as rapidly as the technology. Here’s how some cooperative leaders are coping.
5 Lessons For Buying A Bank
Bank purchases have become an increasingly popular expansion strategy. Here are five lessons from credit unions who’ve been through the trenches.
2 Approaches To Multi-State Expansion
From overcoming charter challenges to a focus on SEGs, Mountain America and United FCU outline how their growth trajectories extend beyond the state line.
First Financial Of Maryland Doubles Down On AI-Powered Lending
After an AI-driven unsecured short-term loan brought in roughly $10 million in four years, the mid-Atlantic cooperative is branching out into credit cards.
Putting CECL Accounting To The Test
Credit union CFOs say the new standard has created clear processes and more collaboration between finance and lending, while adding even more work to an ...
5 Graphs That Explain Loan Demand
From sky-high housing prices to increased credit card spending and beyond, these are the prime factors influencing today's lending landscape.
NCUA’s New Fee-Reporting Rules: Your Questions Answered
With “junk fees” in the crosshairs in Washington, Callahan takes a deep dive into how that revenue impacts the balance sheet and what the future ...
Beating The Odds With Business Checking
Greenwood and Metro Credit Unions are both reporting deposit growth far above the industry average, thanks in part to a focus on commercial accounts.
Term Limits Build Governance Prowess At A Minnesota Credit Union
A new board strategy at Affinity Plus FCU results in new levels of engagement and diversity.
Rising Interest Rates Are Good For Something
Revenue per member has soared despite an industrywide slowdown in membership growth.
How Credit Union Risk Managers Are Addressing AI Threats
Risks are evolving as rapidly as the technology. Here’s how some cooperative leaders are coping.
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Check all the right boxes while tying your credit union compliance efforts to strategy.