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.
Pop-Up Branch, Bank Acquisition, Trigger Words, And More
June 11, 2018
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Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
4 Ways To Turn Data Analytics Into A Credit Union Differentiator
June 11, 2018
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Analytics has been a major topic for some time among credit union strategists and is only growing in importance. Meanwhile, using analytics ethically has come to the fore globally, with the May 25 go-live date for the General Data Protection Regulation by the European Union. The GDPR might not directly impact credit unions that don’t
2018 Tough Questions Series: A Planning Primer To Leverage Positive Momentum
June 8, 2018
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Jay Johnson, partner at Callahan & Associates and sought-after industry strategist, explores how credit unions can leverage positive momentum and ask tough questions as they go into planning season this fall.
Best Of May 2018
June 4, 2018
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Based on May traffic (and our editorial instincts), here are the top articles and blogs that appeared on CreditUnions.com.
The Final Warning From Iowa
May 29, 2018
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Credit unions narrowly escaped taxation in the Hawkeye State, but other battles are underway, and the war is far from won.
CUbroadcast Highlights Standing Up For Financial Equality
May 21, 2018
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In episode No. 939, Callahan’s SVP Katy Slater discusses how credit unions can benefit by standing up for financial access and equality.
Secondary Capital At U.S. Credit Unions
May 21, 2018
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Secondary capital supports lending and financial services as well as buffers against the impact of potential losses. But how much do credit unions use it?
North Dakota Credit Unions Stand Out In The Field Of Ag Lending
May 21, 2018
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Roughrider cooperatives build on a tradition of personal service and expert knowledge to sow the seeds of lending success.
New Job Titles Reflect Important Aspirations
May 21, 2018
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Credit union title changes demonstrate the movement’s stance on member service.
How To Speak Credit Union
May 14, 2018
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The credit union industry is full of acronyms. Use this guide to learn the lingo.
Pop-Up Branch, Bank Acquisition, Trigger Words, And More
Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
2018 Tough Questions Series: A Planning Primer To Leverage Positive Momentum
Jay Johnson, partner at Callahan & Associates and sought-after industry strategist, explores how credit unions can leverage positive momentum and ask tough questions as they ...
Best Of May 2018
Based on May traffic (and our editorial instincts), here are the top articles and blogs that appeared on CreditUnions.com.
The Final Warning From Iowa
Credit unions narrowly escaped taxation in the Hawkeye State, but other battles are underway, and the war is far from won.
CUbroadcast Highlights Standing Up For Financial Equality
In episode No. 939, Callahan's SVP Katy Slater discusses how credit unions can benefit by standing up for financial access and equality.
Secondary Capital At U.S. Credit Unions
Secondary capital supports lending and financial services as well as buffers against the impact of potential losses. But how much do credit unions use it? ...
North Dakota Credit Unions Stand Out In The Field Of Ag Lending
Roughrider cooperatives build on a tradition of personal service and expert knowledge to sow the seeds of lending success.
New Job Titles Reflect Important Aspirations
Credit union title changes demonstrate the movement's stance on member service.
How To Speak Credit Union
The credit union industry is full of acronyms. Use this guide to learn the lingo.
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.
4 Ways To Turn Data Analytics Into A Credit Union Differentiator