JetStream FCU Turns CDFI Funding Into Lifelines After Hurricane Maria
A pair of CDFI grants allowed the Florida-based credit union to help members restart their lives on the island or relocate to the United States.
Impact/Purpose
Our Purpose page is your central resource to explore strategies that elevate products and services from run-of-the-mill commodities to powerful tools that support members and communities and set credit unions apart from competitors.
Top Impact/Purpose Articles
Wright-Patt Turns Purpose Into Property For First-Time Homebuyers
The Ohio credit union’s Sunshine Community Fund is backing new homes in Dayton, combining financial support, education, and cross-team collaboration to empower first-time buyers.
First Alliance Debuts Mission-Driven Deposits
The Minnesota-based cooperative invites high-dollar depositors to turn private prosperity into shared possibility through a savings product designed around social impact.
RBC2: Once More, With Feeling
March 30, 2015
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Already commented once? Do it again. Haven’t yet? Now’s the time.
RBC And Some Inconvenient Truths
March 27, 2015
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Current comment period should be just the beginning of constant contact with those who rule our world.
Speak Up Either Way On RBC
March 27, 2015
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Yay or nay, the cooperative system needs your participation on matters of such consequence.
RBC Coverage: Pros, Cons Collide
March 26, 2015
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Call for comment gains urgency as April 27 deadline approaches.
“Vote” On RBC By Commenting Now
March 26, 2015
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Exercise your right and do the right thing for your members by commenting on the risk-based capital rule. It’s your “vote.” Make it count.
Anatomy Of A Loan
March 25, 2015
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State Employees Credit Union of North Carolina throws open its doors for an in-depth examination of how it takes Southern sensibility to a whole new level.
The Value In The Slow, The Small, And The Local
March 23, 2015
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The community-conscious investment book Slow Money represents the local, holistic approach to finance that credit unions have lived since the birth of the modern credit union in 1852.
Executive Life Balance
March 18, 2015
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Members depend on GUASFCU’s executives, who are also full-time students, to deliver outstanding service.
Planting Seeds Of Savings
March 18, 2015
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Laura Mugge of Electro Savings Federal Credit Union explains her credit union’s evergreen tree seedling program to promote youth saving.
The Legacy Of Ed Callahan, 6 Years Later
March 18, 2015
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Ed Callahan passed away six years ago, yet his impact on the industry still resonates today.
RBC And Some Inconvenient Truths
Current comment period should be just the beginning of constant contact with those who rule our world.
Speak Up Either Way On RBC
Yay or nay, the cooperative system needs your participation on matters of such consequence.
RBC Coverage: Pros, Cons Collide
Call for comment gains urgency as April 27 deadline approaches.
“Vote” On RBC By Commenting Now
Exercise your right and do the right thing for your members by commenting on the risk-based capital rule. It's your "vote." Make it count.
Anatomy Of A Loan
State Employees Credit Union of North Carolina throws open its doors for an in-depth examination of how it takes Southern sensibility to a whole new ...
The Value In The Slow, The Small, And The Local
The community-conscious investment book Slow Money represents the local, holistic approach to finance that credit unions have lived since the birth of the modern credit ...
Executive Life Balance
Members depend on GUASFCU’s executives, who are also full-time students, to deliver outstanding service.
Planting Seeds Of Savings
Laura Mugge of Electro Savings Federal Credit Union explains her credit union's evergreen tree seedling program to promote youth saving.
The Legacy Of Ed Callahan, 6 Years Later
Ed Callahan passed away six years ago, yet his impact on the industry still resonates today.
Browse Topics
Credit Union Data Predicts Who Will Win Super Bowl 2026
Andrew Lepczyk
As Super Bowl LX nears, the Callahan Bowl prediction model says the Seahawks will see green en route to the Lombardi Trophy.
140 Million Reasons To Lend
Aaron Passman
Lending is evolving, and credit unions are adapting. This week, CreditUnions.com examines how shifting economic conditions are reshaping lending strategies.
Rethinking Auto Lending And The Choices Facing Credit Union Leaders
Callahan & Associates
Affordability pressures, extended loan terms, and shifting vehicle values are forcing institutions to look beyond familiar structures and reconsider how to balance risk and return.
What Credit Unions Can Do NOW To Launch And Expand Student Lending Programs
Callahan & Associates
Credit unions are uniquely well-positioned to guide members through uncertainty and fill essential funding gaps.
What Would A 10% Credit Card Rate Cap Mean For Credit Unions And Members?
Andrew Lepczyk
A closer look at the trade-offs of mandated lower credit card rates reveals a delicate balance between portfolio health and member access.
5 Tucson Credit Unions Join Forces For Affordable Housing
Savana Morie
A handful of regional credit unions pair up with the GoWest Foundation to offer 100% financing for eligible borrowers.
4 Important Exceptions To Track For Commercial Lending
Callahan & Associates
Learn how to identify, track, and manage four commercial lending exceptions to reduce risk, strengthen compliance, and streamline operations.
The Personal Loan Landscape Has Shifted
Aaron Passman
Declining savings rates and rising financial pressure are reshaping why members borrow, pushing credit unions to rethink lending strategies.
Simplify Credit Card Issuing For Sustainable Growth
Callahan & Associates
How can credit unions stay true to their mission while evolving to meet modern needs?
Will Ultra-Low Interest Rates Improve Housing Affordability?
Andrew Lepczyk
Ultra-low rates might feel like a boost to affordability, but they can create unintended challenges that ripple through housing markets, lenders, and the members credit unions serve.
RBC2: Once More, With Feeling