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 SEG Values Can Lead To Increased Deposits
May 18, 2016
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Amid an industry trend of strong share growth, one credit unions community partnership helps it stand out.
$830 Million Surplus In Corporate AMEs Puts Resolution Plan In New Phase
May 17, 2016
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Three critical questions about the corporate resolution plan to be addressed at this Thursday’s board meeting.
Not Your Mother’s Credit Union
May 16, 2016
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This week, CreditUnions.com spotlights industry efforts to support innovation in the form of incubators, startups, CUSOs, and more.
How A Little Innovation Helps Coastal FCU Support Budding Businesses
May 16, 2016
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A partnership with a business incubator puts the North Carolina credit union in touch with 220 companies and 900 employees.
The Price Of Innovation In Louisiana
May 16, 2016
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ANECA’s $500,000 investment in a local startup competition encourages entrepreneurialism and drives money back into the Shreveport economy.
Remembering Gene O’Rourke
May 3, 2016
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Industry co-workers and friends remember the legacy of Mr. O’Rourke.
Eric Givens On Leadership
May 3, 2016
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Eric Givens, senior director of digital banking at Arizona Federal Credit Union, talks technology and understanding what makes millennials tick.
Cybersecurity Starts At The Top
May 2, 2016
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A new study shows how little personal responsibility executives feel toward cybersecurity. Here’s why that’s wrong.
Tips To Reduce Regulatory Burden
May 2, 2016
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Improving processes and building relationships with regulators are two ways credit unions can ease compliance pain.
Buying a Pre-Exisiting Business
April 29, 2016
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Citadel Federal Credit Union in Thorndale, PA, recently took a novel approach to starting our credit union service organization (CUSO), Citadel Financial Services – buying a pre-existing business. We at Citadel have already had experience with CUSOs. We have long had a 60% ownership of a check processing organization and 100% ownership of an indirect lending CUSO that works through 165 auto dealer
How SEG Values Can Lead To Increased Deposits
Amid an industry trend of strong share growth, one credit unions community partnership helps it stand out.
Not Your Mother’s Credit Union
This week, CreditUnions.com spotlights industry efforts to support innovation in the form of incubators, startups, CUSOs, and more.
How A Little Innovation Helps Coastal FCU Support Budding Businesses
A partnership with a business incubator puts the North Carolina credit union in touch with 220 companies and 900 employees.
The Price Of Innovation In Louisiana
ANECA’s $500,000 investment in a local startup competition encourages entrepreneurialism and drives money back into the Shreveport economy.
Remembering Gene O’Rourke
Industry co-workers and friends remember the legacy of Mr. O'Rourke.
Eric Givens On Leadership
Eric Givens, senior director of digital banking at Arizona Federal Credit Union, talks technology and understanding what makes millennials tick.
Cybersecurity Starts At The Top
A new study shows how little personal responsibility executives feel toward cybersecurity. Here’s why that’s wrong.
Tips To Reduce Regulatory Burden
Improving processes and building relationships with regulators are two ways credit unions can ease compliance pain.
Buying a Pre-Exisiting Business
Citadel Federal Credit Union in Thorndale, PA, recently took a novel approach to starting our credit union service organization (CUSO), Citadel Financial Services - buying ...
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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.
$830 Million Surplus In Corporate AMEs Puts Resolution Plan In New Phase