Growth

Not All Negative – Northeast Credit Union Sees Record Growth

At the end of 2008 Northeast Credit Union ($643M in Portsmouth, NH) posted 29.8% loan growth, 19.6% share growth and 20.5% member growth. A conversation with their President and CEO, Peter Kavalauskas, revealed the dedication to the cooperative’s success through new initiatives, solid execution, and an excellent market.

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The Best Way to Grow Members in 2009

Bank mergers and acquisitions, both large and small, provide a crucial opportunity for increasing membership and deposits in credit unions, as typically twenty percent of the disappearing bank’s deposits will change financial institutions within a year.

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These are Not Statistics; These are Our Members

GTE FCU was founded in 1935 as the credit union for the Peninsular Telephone Company. Headquartered in Tampa, GTE FCU is now the fourth largest credit union in Florida and with more than $2.1 billion in assets one of the largest 60 credit unions in the country. Unfortunately, Tampa was one of the first areas hit with the “credit crisis,” trouble in housing arriving in 2007.

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Industry Insights

How SEG Values Can Lead To Increased Deposits

Amid an industry trend of strong share growth, one credit union’s community partnership helps it stand out.
Industry Insights

3 Takeaways From Trendwatch 1Q 2016

Credit unions again set new marks in major measurements of industry strength, and Callahan's Trendwatch webinar has the details.
Industry Insights

First Quarter Member Growth Uncovers A “Fine” Success Story

Membership growth is on the rise across the industry, but the performance of one New York credit union makes it a notable outlier.
Industry Insights

4 Income Highlights For First Quarter 2016

With a few weeks to go before the NCUA officially releases first quarter data, early numbers reveal four notable highlights for total income, income composition, ...
Features

Holding to a Solid Strategy

Legacy FCU in Birmingham aggressively began positioning itself in the marketplace several years ago and now is reaping rewards.
Features

A Tipping Point in 2010

North Island Credit Union put in place a rigorous cost-cutting regime as soon as the economic crisis hit.
Features

Not All Negative – Northeast Credit Union Sees Record Growth

At the end of 2008 Northeast Credit Union ($643M in Portsmouth, NH) posted 29.8% loan growth, 19.6% share growth and 20.5% member growth. A conversation ...
Features

The Best Way to Grow Members in 2009

Bank mergers and acquisitions, both large and small, provide a crucial opportunity for increasing membership and deposits in credit unions, as typically twenty percent of ...
Features

Looking Bad With a One-Time Hit

In the short-term, Mountain America's ROA plunges but the merger that caused it looks like a long-term winner.
Features

These are Not Statistics; These are Our Members

GTE FCU was founded in 1935 as the credit union for the Peninsular Telephone Company. Headquartered in Tampa, GTE FCU is now the fourth largest ...

CreditUnions.com Top Picks For 2025

The editorial team at Callahan & Associates weighs in on stories that defined 2025 through actionable strategies, meaningful insights, and perspectives that continue to influence the cooperative movement.

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5 Takeaways From Trendwatch

The U.S. economy is throwing up mixed signals, but America’s credit unions are delivering value and, in turn, enjoying deeper relationships, higher originations, and a stronger bottom line.

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