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.
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.
Ag Lending, Sin City Saving, And More
May 21, 2018
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Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
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.
How To Earn A Merit Badge In Financial Management
May 14, 2018
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A+ FCU partners with local Scout troops to teach young people how to take charge of their financial future.
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.
Ag Lending, Sin City Saving, And More
Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
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.
How To Earn A Merit Badge In Financial Management
A+ FCU partners with local Scout troops to teach young people how to take charge of their financial future.
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.
The Final Warning From Iowa