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.
4 Ways To Help Members Tackle Their Savings Resolutions
December 23, 2019
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Credit unions across the country are deploying creative solutions to engage members and encourage savings.
Charter Changes, Data Scientists, Foundational Support
December 16, 2019
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Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Fostering Foundation Support From Branch To Board
December 16, 2019
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The SECU Foundation relies on personnel and resources from across its parent credit union to increase capacity and visibility.
How Does A Charter Change Affect Credit Union Performance?
December 16, 2019
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Data from Callahan & Associates documents the performance in four key areas for credit unions that have made a charter change over the past decade.
Why Credit Unions Should Lead With Purpose In 2020
December 12, 2019
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Join Callahan & Associates for an informational webinar about Sustainable Business Strategy With Rebecca Henderson. Learn how to join the January 2020 cohort, designed to help teach leaders how to drive business results with a strategy based around purpose.
Chief Data Officer, Christmas Clubs, Better Blogging
December 9, 2019
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Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Making Foundational Change $1 At A Time
December 9, 2019
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Funded by members, the SECU Foundation works closely with its vast branch network to balance giving and impact from the mountains to the sea.
3 CEOs Dish On Managing The Managers Of Technology
December 2, 2019
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Putting tech tools into play, and into their proper place, requires following strategy and letting the experts do the leg work.
A Staffing Strategy With Social Benefits
November 25, 2019
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Locating call centers across its North Carolina footprint maximizes building space for SECU and provides jobs in high unemployment areas.
10 Reasons To Give Thanks For The Credit Union Movement
November 25, 2019
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Before they were hashtags, the concepts of #payitforward and #GivingTuesday were entrenched in the ethos of the industry.
4 Ways To Help Members Tackle Their Savings Resolutions
Credit unions across the country are deploying creative solutions to engage members and encourage savings.
Charter Changes, Data Scientists, Foundational Support
Five can't-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Fostering Foundation Support From Branch To Board
The SECU Foundation relies on personnel and resources from across its parent credit union to increase capacity and visibility.
How Does A Charter Change Affect Credit Union Performance?
Data from Callahan & Associates documents the performance in four key areas for credit unions that have made a charter change over the past decade.
Why Credit Unions Should Lead With Purpose In 2020
Join Callahan & Associates for an informational webinar about Sustainable Business Strategy With Rebecca Henderson. Learn how to join the January 2020 cohort, designed to ...
Chief Data Officer, Christmas Clubs, Better Blogging
Five can't-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Making Foundational Change $1 At A Time
Funded by members, the SECU Foundation works closely with its vast branch network to balance giving and impact from the mountains to the sea.
3 CEOs Dish On Managing The Managers Of Technology
Putting tech tools into play, and into their proper place, requires following strategy and letting the experts do the leg work.
A Staffing Strategy With Social Benefits
Locating call centers across its North Carolina footprint maximizes building space for SECU and provides jobs in high unemployment areas.
10 Reasons To Give Thanks For The Credit Union Movement
Before they were hashtags, the concepts of #payitforward and #GivingTuesday were entrenched in the ethos of the industry.
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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.