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.
First Quarter Growth In 2015 Is Critical To Sustain Momentum
January 5, 2015
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First quarter is an ideal time to pay slightly above market to lock in long-term CDs and reactivate interest in money market offerings.
5 Ways To Work With Non-FI Cooperatives
December 24, 2014
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Lessons from five credit unions on the benefits of grocery co-op partnerships.
Great Leaders’ Quest For Elegance
May 27, 2014
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Successful executives will seek to simplify processes and rid their organizations of inefficiencies.
How Can YOU Support The TOMS Model
August 8, 2013
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By building a business model around helping others, TOMS sets an example for cooperatives to follow.
Your Vision For Regulatory Leadership
July 3, 2013
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Here are four different ways you can join the conversation about the need for an understanding of cooperative principles in regulatory leadership.
Highlight The Cooperative Business Model
September 24, 2012
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To strengthen the credit union marketplace, institutions have to walk the talk.
Credit Unions Can Benefit From The Cooperative Model
July 26, 2012
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The benefits of corporate membership become evident as third-party partners edge out credit unions from their customer base.
Shop Your Cooperative Message
July 26, 2012
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As the Occupy Wall Street movement spreads across the country, credit unions can leverage it as a time to promote the cooperative model for banking.
Great Leaders’ Quest For Elegance
May 24, 2012
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Successful executives will seek to simplify processes and rid their organizations of inefficiencies.
Credit Unions Creating The Next Economy
March 26, 2012
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As America continues to transform itself economically, credit unions are becoming more involved in their communities.
5 Ways To Work With Non-FI Cooperatives
Lessons from five credit unions on the benefits of grocery co-op partnerships.
Great Leaders’ Quest For Elegance
Successful executives will seek to simplify processes and rid their organizations of inefficiencies.
How Can YOU Support The TOMS Model
By building a business model around helping others, TOMS sets an example for cooperatives to follow.
Your Vision For Regulatory Leadership
Here are four different ways you can join the conversation about the need for an understanding of cooperative principles in regulatory leadership.
Highlight The Cooperative Business Model
To strengthen the credit union marketplace, institutions have to walk the talk.
Credit Unions Can Benefit From The Cooperative Model
The benefits of corporate membership become evident as third-party partners edge out credit unions from their customer base.
Shop Your Cooperative Message
As the Occupy Wall Street movement spreads across the country, credit unions can leverage it as a time to promote the cooperative model for banking.
Great Leaders’ Quest For Elegance
Successful executives will seek to simplify processes and rid their organizations of inefficiencies.
Credit Unions Creating The Next Economy
As America continues to transform itself economically, credit unions are becoming more involved in their communities.
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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.
First Quarter Growth In 2015 Is Critical To Sustain Momentum