A New Way to Measure Impact
September 1, 2024
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To better fulfil its mission, Blue FCU has adopted a different method of measuring success that more closely examines members’ financial health.
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Credit Union Employees Step Up Amid Labor Shortages
August 19, 2024
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With membership growth outpacing employee growth, member service representatives today are serving more members than they did five years ago.
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.
What’s In A Charter Type?
August 11, 2024
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Whether a credit union selects a federal or state charter depends heavily on that institution’s regulatory needs and expansion goals.
2 Approaches To Multi-State Expansion
August 11, 2024
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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.
Millennials Are Driving Mortgage Growth At These Credit Unions
August 4, 2024
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Discover how Liberty FCU and Veridian Credit Union are successfully increasing mortgage portfolios with strategies tailored for Gen Z and millennials.
Better Deposit Strategies Elevate Member Experience
July 28, 2024
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With deposits per branch up 50% in the past five years, many credit unions are redeploying staff to provide more holistic offerings such as financial counseling.
Navigating The Indirect Auto Loan Industry In A Competitive Market
July 28, 2024
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In this Q&A, CRIF Select President Jeremy Engbrecht explains how credit unions are navigating the competitive indirect auto loan industry.
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.
Understanding NCUA’s 2023 Grant Funding
July 15, 2024
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The regulator’s Community Development Revolving Loan Fund distributed $3.8 million in grant funding last year, benefitting more than 140 credit unions.
A New Way to Measure Impact
To better fulfil its mission, Blue FCU has adopted a different method of measuring success that more closely examines members’ financial health.
Credit Union Employees Step Up Amid Labor Shortages
With membership growth outpacing employee growth, member service representatives today are serving more members than they did five years ago.
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.
What’s In A Charter Type?
Whether a credit union selects a federal or state charter depends heavily on that institution's regulatory needs and expansion goals.
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.
Millennials Are Driving Mortgage Growth At These Credit Unions
Discover how Liberty FCU and Veridian Credit Union are successfully increasing mortgage portfolios with strategies tailored for Gen Z and millennials.
Better Deposit Strategies Elevate Member Experience
With deposits per branch up 50% in the past five years, many credit unions are redeploying staff to provide more holistic offerings such as financial ...
Navigating The Indirect Auto Loan Industry In A Competitive Market
In this Q&A, CRIF Select President Jeremy Engbrecht explains how credit unions are navigating the competitive indirect auto loan industry.
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.
Understanding NCUA’s 2023 Grant Funding
The regulator’s Community Development Revolving Loan Fund distributed $3.8 million in grant funding last year, benefitting more than 140 credit unions.
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