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.
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.
How Rogue Credit Union Posted 12.6% Growth In Its Credit Card Portfolio
March 4, 2015
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Merchant discounts helped this Oregon credit union turn its cards into a must-have shopping accessory for state consumers.
NCUA: Here’s What The FDIC Really Said
March 4, 2015
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When will the NCUA pay attention to how the FDIC views risk-based capital?
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.
How Rogue Credit Union Posted 12.6% Growth In Its Credit Card Portfolio
Merchant discounts helped this Oregon credit union turn its cards into a must-have shopping accessory for state consumers.
NCUA: Here’s What The FDIC Really Said
When will the NCUA pay attention to how the FDIC views risk-based capital?
Browse Topics
AI Adoption Is Growing. Are Credit Unions Keeping Pace?
Andrew Lepczyk
New data from Gallup shows half of all employees who work for companies that pay for AI tools use them. Credit unions are building their own momentum.
A Credit Union Bond Beyond Bloodlines
Aaron Passman
For Mike and Dave Valentine, the family business just happens to be credit unions. The father-son duo talk leadership styles, cooperative values, and the lessons they’ve learned from each other along the way.
Connection And Caring Matter As Much As Knowledge And Resources
Chris Howard
People who are truly financially thriving have both means and a sense of security that comes from confidence about the future. Building that kind of emotional engagement requires a deliberate design of everyday interactions.
Markets Flip From Pricing Cuts To 50% Chance Of Hikes
Jason Haley
Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.
Keep The Mortgage. Ditch The Fees.
Savana Morie
A rethink of closing costs, rate relief, and employer partnerships helped 7 17 Credit Union build an affordable housing mortgage program that works.
Home Is Where The Heart (And More) Is
Aaron Passman
Where is mortgage growth coming from right now? This week, CreditUnions.com covers a mix of home equity campaigns, targeted affordability programs, and niche lending strategies that are bringing borrowers back into the market.
3 Ways To Market For HELOC Success
Aaron Passman
Home equity lending is a winning option for credit unions in today’s mortgage environment. Learn how three different shops meet members’ needs.
Small House, Big Opportunity: 2 Takes On Manufactured Home Loans
Aaron Passman
Manufactured home loans can provide members access to affordable housing, including those in rural areas. Two credit unions share how they approach the niche product.
Mortgage Lending Is Back, But It Looks Different
Tony Waltrich
After a prolonged slowdown, signs of life are returning to mortgage lending. Growth is uneven, with first-time buyers and shifting rate dynamics driving activity in select segments.
MSUFCU Turns A Break In Payments Into A Member Experience Moment
Aaron Passman
The Michigan cooperative keeps everyday payments working and members happy by using a common friction point to build brand loyalty.
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