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 Opportunities For 2019
January 7, 2019
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This past year, leaders at Callahan & Associates have noted several recurring themes that the firm has identified as opportunities for 2019.
The Importance Of Collaboration In 2019
January 1, 2019
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Credit unions must deliver ever-greater value to their members. This requires constant investment that is made easier, and more successful, by collaboration.
New Year’s Resolution: Build A Better Member Onboarding Program
December 31, 2018
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BECU used member insights to rebuild its onboarding process, acclimating members to the credit union in one-third of the time.
Best Of December 2018
December 31, 2018
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Based on December traffic (and our editorial instincts), here are the top articles and blogs that appeared on CreditUnions.com.
Credit Unions And The Gift Of Financial Wellness
December 18, 2018
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Debt management mixes with the financial cooperative ethos in a year-round campaign for financial health.
True North, Employee Dreams, Holiday Help
December 17, 2018
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Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
What’s In A Name: Dream Manager
December 17, 2018
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Debra O’Bryan helps employees be the best version of themselves at CommunityAmerica Credit Union.
Help For The Holidays And Beyond
December 17, 2018
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A leader of St. Louis Community Credit Union shares how the cooperative works every day to be “the social conscience of banking.”
To Power More Purchases, Try A Realtor Rebate
December 12, 2018
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A self-built program at Silver State Schools gives homebuyers a break and provides realtors another avenue to source clients.
CUbroadcast Highlights Callahan’s 100% Employee-Ownership Model
December 11, 2018
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Callahan’s Managing Partner Jon Jeffreys discusses the new ownership model and how it benefits both employees and the credit union industry.
4 Opportunities For 2019
This past year, leaders at Callahan & Associates have noted several recurring themes that the firm has identified as opportunities for 2019.
New Year’s Resolution: Build A Better Member Onboarding Program
BECU used member insights to rebuild its onboarding process, acclimating members to the credit union in one-third of the time.
Best Of December 2018
Based on December traffic (and our editorial instincts), here are the top articles and blogs that appeared on CreditUnions.com.
Credit Unions And The Gift Of Financial Wellness
Debt management mixes with the financial cooperative ethos in a year-round campaign for financial health.
True North, Employee Dreams, Holiday Help
Five can't-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
What’s In A Name: Dream Manager
Debra O’Bryan helps employees be the best version of themselves at CommunityAmerica Credit Union.
Help For The Holidays And Beyond
A leader of St. Louis Community Credit Union shares how the cooperative works every day to be “the social conscience of banking.”
To Power More Purchases, Try A Realtor Rebate
A self-built program at Silver State Schools gives homebuyers a break and provides realtors another avenue to source clients.
CUbroadcast Highlights Callahan’s 100% Employee-Ownership Model
Callahan's Managing Partner Jon Jeffreys discusses the new ownership model and how it benefits both employees and the credit union industry.
Browse Topics
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.
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.
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.
The Importance Of Collaboration In 2019