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.
Credit Unions And Coronavirus, Lessons In Leadership, Small-Town Branching
March 16, 2020
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Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
What’s In A Name: Vice President For Corporate Partnerships And Advocacy
March 16, 2020
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Air Force veteran and longtime ABECU executive Larry Sewell helps Together Credit Union move onward and upward.
15 Leaders. 3 Questions. Insights For All.
March 9, 2020
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Credit union leaders celebrate International Women’s Day with working tips, career lessons, and legacy desires.
Lessons In Leadership, A High-Level Shake Up, And A Decade Of Growth
March 9, 2020
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Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
A High-Level Shake Up Supports Credit Union Success
March 9, 2020
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A reorganization to the senior leadership team in 2019 has had a positive, powerful impact at TwinStar Credit Union.
Help Members Soar, Not Simply Survive
March 9, 2020
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With a new partnership and approach to driving engagement, Affinity FCU is fostering a thriving membership.
Member Experience Drives Digital Dealings At Bay Federal
March 2, 2020
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The California cooperative is four years into a digital evolution that relies heavily on member feedback.
Loan Participations: Sharing Risk And Reward
March 1, 2020
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Loan participations are a proven way to address liquidity concerns and add some income. They can also be complicated, but there’s help.
From Texas To Tampa: How A Microloan Program Aims To Serve Small-Business Owners Across America
February 24, 2020
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A meeting between a socially minded lender in Texas and a credit union in Florida leads to an innovative microlending program with nationwide applicability.
Financial Wellness, Strategic Pillars, And Small Business Loans
February 24, 2020
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Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Credit Unions And Coronavirus, Lessons In Leadership, Small-Town Branching
Five can't-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
What’s In A Name: Vice President For Corporate Partnerships And Advocacy
Air Force veteran and longtime ABECU executive Larry Sewell helps Together Credit Union move onward and upward.
15 Leaders. 3 Questions. Insights For All.
Credit union leaders celebrate International Women’s Day with working tips, career lessons, and legacy desires.
Lessons In Leadership, A High-Level Shake Up, And A Decade Of Growth
Five can't-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
A High-Level Shake Up Supports Credit Union Success
A reorganization to the senior leadership team in 2019 has had a positive, powerful impact at TwinStar Credit Union.
Help Members Soar, Not Simply Survive
With a new partnership and approach to driving engagement, Affinity FCU is fostering a thriving membership.
Member Experience Drives Digital Dealings At Bay Federal
The California cooperative is four years into a digital evolution that relies heavily on member feedback.
Loan Participations: Sharing Risk And Reward
Loan participations are a proven way to address liquidity concerns and add some income. They can also be complicated, but there’s help.
From Texas To Tampa: How A Microloan Program Aims To Serve Small-Business Owners Across America
A meeting between a socially minded lender in Texas and a credit union in Florida leads to an innovative microlending program with nationwide applicability.
Financial Wellness, Strategic Pillars, And Small Business Loans
Five can't-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
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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.
Insights From The Outside: Don Rositano
Marc Rapport
How a former Sam’s Club finance leader adapted his member-first mindset to a not-for-profit credit union.
What’s In A Name: Vice President Of History And Culture
Aaron Passman
How a novel role instills SchoolsFirst FCU’s future leaders with an appreciation for its past.
Growth Is A Mindset, But Success Is In The Contract
Callahan & Associates
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.