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.
Credit Unions Provide VITA(L) Help In These Taxing Times
March 30, 2016
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Cooperatives across the land are continuing the tradition of offering tax preparation services for free this year, and if a member gets a little financial wellness help along the way as April 15 nears, all the better.
How To Turn A Good Member Experience Into A Great One
March 28, 2016
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In the increasingly competitive world of consumer experience, delivering a good member experience isn’t good enough. At Orange County’s Credit Union, the entire organization aligns to ease pain points.
A Complaint By Any Other Name Is Member Feedback
March 28, 2016
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For a credit union with nearly $14 billion in assets, BECU receives few complaints. Here are three of the institution’s best practices in resolving and managing complaints.
Improve Member Experience
March 28, 2016
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This week, CreditUnions.com features success stories from credit unions across the industry. Whether by resolving complaints, or onboarding new members here’s how credit unions are improving the member experience.
Ed Callahan … A Look Back
March 17, 2016
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With Ed, there was only one direct path to the goal. That path was either with you, around you, over you, under you, or through you. You could step aside or get on board.
The Employee Of The Future
March 14, 2016
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Why tomorrow’s cooperative workers will need to know more, do more, and own more, and how we can help them get there.
How To Build A Staff Centered On Sales
March 14, 2016
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Deb Vollmer, vice president of branch services at Langley FCU, discusses the credit union’s new leadership structure, building a sales culture, and hiring best practices.
A Strategy To Reward Members For Positive Behavior
March 7, 2016
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By turning a longstanding credit model on its head, BECU repriced $100 million in loans in 2015.
Same-Day Payments Criteria Set The Stage
March 2, 2016
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Feds Faster Payments Task Force reports include credit union participation and spark anticipation for changes to come.
CDFI Certification Just Got Easier
March 1, 2016
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A GAC roundtable informs credit unions of one strategy to better serve low-income members.
Credit Unions Provide VITA(L) Help In These Taxing Times
Cooperatives across the land are continuing the tradition of offering tax preparation services for free this year, and if a member gets a little financial ...
How To Turn A Good Member Experience Into A Great One
In the increasingly competitive world of consumer experience, delivering a good member experience isn’t good enough. At Orange County's Credit Union, the entire organization aligns ...
A Complaint By Any Other Name Is Member Feedback
For a credit union with nearly $14 billion in assets, BECU receives few complaints. Here are three of the institution’s best practices in resolving and ...
Improve Member Experience
This week, CreditUnions.com features success stories from credit unions across the industry. Whether by resolving complaints, or onboarding new members here's how credit unions are ...
The Employee Of The Future
Why tomorrow’s cooperative workers will need to know more, do more, and own more, and how we can help them get there.
How To Build A Staff Centered On Sales
Deb Vollmer, vice president of branch services at Langley FCU, discusses the credit union’s new leadership structure, building a sales culture, and hiring best practices.
A Strategy To Reward Members For Positive Behavior
By turning a longstanding credit model on its head, BECU repriced $100 million in loans in 2015.
Same-Day Payments Criteria Set The Stage
Feds Faster Payments Task Force reports include credit union participation and spark anticipation for changes to come.
CDFI Certification Just Got Easier
A GAC roundtable informs credit unions of one strategy to better serve low-income members.
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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.
Ed Callahan … A Look Back