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.
2017 Credit Union Annual Report
May 2, 2018
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The seventh annual report shines a light on the industry’s impact in 2017, while offering insights into 2018 economic trends and strategic priorities.
More Than Money: How Fort Knox FCU Makes A Community Impact
May 1, 2018
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Veterans programs, financial wellness, and food donation are three ways the Kentucky credit union serves its local citizens.
Best Of April 2018
April 30, 2018
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Based on April traffic (and our editorial instincts), here are the top articles and blogs that appeared on CreditUnions.com.
Financial Life Lessons, Gig Workers, And More
April 30, 2018
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Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Life Lessons From Financial Education
April 30, 2018
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Oregon State Credit Union shares how it works to improve the lives of America’s consumers.
Spring Is Strategy Season
April 30, 2018
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The process of strategy requires year-long attention.
What I Learned From Volunteering With A Financial Literacy Organization
April 25, 2018
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Even with preparation, middle school students are surprised to see how tight real-life budgets can pull.
How To Create A Vibrant Culture
April 23, 2018
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To go along with a name change, this Illinois credit union shifted its overall culture.
A Vibrant Culture, Mortgages By The Numbers, And More
April 23, 2018
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Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Credit Unions Celebrate Financial Literacy Month
April 17, 2018
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The #StopMoneyShaming campaign originating from Philadelphia is one example of the nationwide efforts the movement is leading.
2017 Credit Union Annual Report
The seventh annual report shines a light on the industry's impact in 2017, while offering insights into 2018 economic trends and strategic priorities.
More Than Money: How Fort Knox FCU Makes A Community Impact
Veterans programs, financial wellness, and food donation are three ways the Kentucky credit union serves its local citizens.
Best Of April 2018
Based on April traffic (and our editorial instincts), here are the top articles and blogs that appeared on CreditUnions.com.
Financial Life Lessons, Gig Workers, And More
Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Life Lessons From Financial Education
Oregon State Credit Union shares how it works to improve the lives of America’s consumers.
What I Learned From Volunteering With A Financial Literacy Organization
Even with preparation, middle school students are surprised to see how tight real-life budgets can pull.
How To Create A Vibrant Culture
To go along with a name change, this Illinois credit union shifted its overall culture.
A Vibrant Culture, Mortgages By The Numbers, And More
Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Credit Unions Celebrate Financial Literacy Month
The #StopMoneyShaming campaign originating from Philadelphia is one example of the nationwide efforts the movement is leading.
Browse Topics
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.
Spring Is Strategy Season