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.
How To Get Busy Living And A Credit Union Revision
January 15, 2018
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Four can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
A Big Idea For 2018: Asking Tough Questions
January 9, 2018
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How can credit unions push the movement forward? By tackling tough questions and discovering the right, not easy, answers.
2017 Writer’s Choice Awards
December 25, 2017
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Credit unions share their best practices with CreditUnions.com all year. Here, Callahan’s staff writers share their selections for a handful of lesser-known pieces that are worth revisiting.
Ahead In 2018: Interest Rates And Tech Tools Both On the Rise
December 20, 2017
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It may or may not be a bubble, but consumer debt might roil the waters for credit unions and their members. Can machines learn to help with that?
Jeff Disterhoft On Leadership
December 18, 2017
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The CEO for University of Iowa Community Credit Union shares how developing relationships, solving problems, and uncovering opportunities have helped the cooperative thrive.
CUbroadcast Highlights Need For Credit Union Collaboration
December 18, 2017
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Callahan’s Managing Partner Jon Jeffreys shares why credit unions need to collaborate to compete in today’s disruptive marketplace.
Mission Marketing For The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year
December 18, 2017
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Credit unions offer holiday-based financial tips that focus on year-round financial wellness.
Christmas Clubs: Financial Wellness Since Before It Was Cool
December 18, 2017
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The venerable holiday savings plan still helps thousands save millions each year at credit unions across the land.
The De-Commodization Of The Core Processing Platform
December 11, 2017
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The necessity for core processing platforms to evolve continues apace with member demands for seamless service.
CUbroadcast Highlights Callahan’s Third Quarter Trendwatch
December 7, 2017
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In episode No. 859, Mike Lawson brings on Callahan’s Sam Taft to talk credit union financial performance in the third quarter.
How To Get Busy Living And A Credit Union Revision
Four can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
2017 Writer’s Choice Awards
Credit unions share their best practices with CreditUnions.com all year. Here, Callahan’s staff writers share their selections for a handful of lesser-known pieces that are ...
Ahead In 2018: Interest Rates And Tech Tools Both On the Rise
It may or may not be a bubble, but consumer debt might roil the waters for credit unions and their members. Can machines learn to ...
Jeff Disterhoft On Leadership
The CEO for University of Iowa Community Credit Union shares how developing relationships, solving problems, and uncovering opportunities have helped the cooperative thrive.
CUbroadcast Highlights Need For Credit Union Collaboration
Callahan's Managing Partner Jon Jeffreys shares why credit unions need to collaborate to compete in today's disruptive marketplace.
Mission Marketing For The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year
Credit unions offer holiday-based financial tips that focus on year-round financial wellness.
Christmas Clubs: Financial Wellness Since Before It Was Cool
The venerable holiday savings plan still helps thousands save millions each year at credit unions across the land.
The De-Commodization Of The Core Processing Platform
The necessity for core processing platforms to evolve continues apace with member demands for seamless service.
CUbroadcast Highlights Callahan’s Third Quarter Trendwatch
In episode No. 859, Mike Lawson brings on Callahan's Sam Taft to talk credit union financial performance in the third quarter.
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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.
A Big Idea For 2018: Asking Tough Questions