State In The Spotlight: Texas
October 18, 2016
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The Loan Star State has the highest number of credit unions at 475, and its stellar growth and member metrics evokes the saying “Don’t mess with Texas.”
Growth
Does Technology Matter To Small Credit Unions?
September 26, 2016
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Five graphs show how technology offers a competitive advantage.
How To Make Student Lending A Low-Risk, Low-Hassle Investment
September 19, 2016
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Careful underwriting, default insurance, and other best practices are helping credit unions beat national loan default rates and introduce bundled products that create lifetime relationships with college grads.
Keith Domingue On Leadership
September 19, 2016
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The chief financial officer of First Community in Texas talks about questioning authority, the regulatory environment, and the future of credit unions.
How Alliant Plans To Triple Down On NII
September 4, 2016
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The Illinois credit union has a lower-than-average reliance on non-interest income and plans to increase those revenue streams in the coming years.
3 Graphs That Show Second Quarter Member Service Success
September 4, 2016
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Credit unions are serving members better than ever before, and these three graphs show just how much ground the cooperative industry has gained.
How To Create A Culture Of Accountability
August 29, 2016
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Seven core cultural beliefs at Vantage West Credit Union shapes a future of “deliberate success.”
Member Relationships By The Number (1Q 2016)
August 29, 2016
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Penetration metrics are up across all major product types, with share draft penetration topping 50%.
Yellen Eve
August 25, 2016
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The world is nervously awaiting Janet Yellen’s speech tomorrow, but the over-hyped event will not live up to expectations.
3 Takeaways From Trendwatch 2Q 2016
August 23, 2016
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Second quarter performance data tells a positive story: member growth has never been stronger, the loan faucet is still flowing, and credit unions are well-positioned from an interest rate risk perspective.
State In The Spotlight: Texas
The Loan Star State has the highest number of credit unions at 475, and its stellar growth and member metrics evokes the saying “Don’t mess ...
Does Technology Matter To Small Credit Unions?
Five graphs show how technology offers a competitive advantage.
How To Make Student Lending A Low-Risk, Low-Hassle Investment
Careful underwriting, default insurance, and other best practices are helping credit unions beat national loan default rates and introduce bundled products that create lifetime relationships ...
Keith Domingue On Leadership
The chief financial officer of First Community in Texas talks about questioning authority, the regulatory environment, and the future of credit unions.
How Alliant Plans To Triple Down On NII
The Illinois credit union has a lower-than-average reliance on non-interest income and plans to increase those revenue streams in the coming years.
3 Graphs That Show Second Quarter Member Service Success
Credit unions are serving members better than ever before, and these three graphs show just how much ground the cooperative industry has gained.
How To Create A Culture Of Accountability
Seven core cultural beliefs at Vantage West Credit Union shapes a future of "deliberate success."
Member Relationships By The Number (1Q 2016)
Penetration metrics are up across all major product types, with share draft penetration topping 50%.
3 Takeaways From Trendwatch 2Q 2016
Second quarter performance data tells a positive story: member growth has never been stronger, the loan faucet is still flowing, and credit unions are well-positioned ...
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Growth Is A Mindset, But Success Is In The Contract
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Arriba Advisors co-founder Tom Russell explores how credit unions can bridge the gap between a growth mindset and their technical reality.
Fraud Is Faster, Smarter, And Harder To Stop. Here’s How To.
Callahan & Associates
RKL offers insight, expertise, and experience to help fight off growing threats.
The Numbers Are Good. The Moment Is Hard.
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Members are anxious about their financial futures, even as credit unions remain financially strong. Institutions that respond to this moment can make 2026 a turning point.
Wages Are Growing. Wallets Are Not.
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Global events are flowing directly into household budgets, reshaping how credit union members save, borrow, and cope. Such trends don’t always show up in headline data.
Credit Unions Are Having A Margin Moment
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Credit unions are benefiting from a rare margin advantage as loans reprice slower than deposits. The question now is how institutions will use that strength to better serve members.
Where Have All The Members Gone?
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Membership growth is slowing, but financial activity is not. What does the modern financial relationship look like?
5 Takeaways From First Quarter Credit Union Performance Data
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Inflation, war, and uncertain futures have reshaped members’ needs in 2026. What does credit union performance data from the first quarter of 2026 say about household budgets, inflation pressures, and more?
New Highs For Equity Markets Despite Iran And Oil Prices
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Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.
New Graduates Face A Cautious Job-Hiring Landscape
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Today’s job market is shaped by skills based expectations, with employers slowing entry level hiring and placing greater emphasis on applied experience.
A Credit Union Journey Into Cryptocurrency And Stablecoins
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St. Cloud Financial is betting on digital assets to protect member relationships and future relevance. It’s picked up lessons for other leaders along the way.
Yellen Eve