Bob Falk joined Purdue Federal Credit Union ($1.8B, West Lafayette, IN) in August 2002 as the vice president of lending at what was then Purdue Employees FCU. He took the helm in 2008 and since then, the cooperative has rebranded, tripled in assets, doubled in staff size, and grown membership from 57,000 to more than
Macroeconomic shifts drove changes in member demand, which impacted top-level credit union metrics.
Learn about credit union performance trends gathered from second quarter data.
A new shared location with a popular cupcake shop has reversed the credit union’s fortunes in San Ramon, CA, where one branch is now serving members better than two were previously.
How did credit unions perform in the first three months of the year? Learn this and other insights from Callahan’s quarterly webinar.
Strong loan growth combined with increased investment and fee income helped propel credit union net income during the first quarter.
Despite all the challenges associated with buying a car right now, more consumers than ever are turning to credit unions for auto loans.
The industry closed out the first quarter with a higher percentage of the total mortgage market, although originations dropped amid decreasing inventories and a broader slowdown in home loan activity.
Top-Level Takeaways Co-locations diversify branch networks and can attract community members to a branch for reasons completely unrelated to banking. The collaborations provide opportunities for credit unions to align themselves with unlikely partners, and some arrangements provide non-interest income streams. Co-location strategies in which credit unions share space with another business often completely unrelated to
Managing a card program will require addressing specific challenges. Failing to prepare could result in a damaged future for the credit union’s card program
Craft breweries demonstrate how commitment to value, operational agility, and community focus can ignite growth and drive property.
Discover how First Alliance Credit Union is redefining success by putting values and member needs at the heart of everything it does.
Explore the subtle shifts redefining the credit union core processing space and how these movements shape growth, innovation, and member experience.
The combination of the right philosophy and the right technology can set credit unions up for success even during difficult economic times.
Nearly 100 credit unions are providing Buy Now, Pay Later to their members, and their banking cores are giving them a surprising competitive advantage.
A perspective from Garrhett Petrea, vice president of sales and a Zillennial, on why outdated cores threaten the next generation of members and what leaders must do now.
Driving digital delivery? Evaluating vendor platforms? Sharpening tech strategy for a new year? This week of insights is built for credit union leaders looking to stay ahead.
Having weathered a difficult five years, U.S households have modestly improved their financial situation in the short term; their long-term prognosis is murkier.
Third quarter performance data is a reminder that credit unions perform best when conditions are hardest.
From cross-cooperative collaboration to well-timed relief products and services, credit unions are lightening the holiday budget burden.