Impact Strategies From October 2022
A look back at strategies and ideas that help credit unions make an even bigger difference in the communities they serve.
A look back at strategies and ideas that help credit unions make an even bigger difference in the communities they serve.
Three simple steps to make a difference and measure your credit union’s impact.
Verve, A Credit Union is collaborating with local law enforcement to help community members better protect themselves against a variety of fraud.
A look inside strategies and programs that are helping credit unions of all sizes make a difference in the communities they serve.
Atomic Credit Union helps students build savings and careers as it increases visibility through its 58 school branches.
The financial atmosphere is changing. A decline in in-person transactions is leaving credit union staffers with fewer face-to-face opportunities to talk with members about financial planning and wellness. And the rise of non-traditional resources for investment and savings advice tempting resources that young people are turning to more often, according to a recent national survey
Abound Credit Union’s in-house curriculum meets state requirements while engaging and entertaining young students.
Methodologies to manage change abound, but these two credit unions have best practices and lessons learned that can apply to everyone.
A look back at recent stories of how credit unions are making a difference in the communities they serve.
For institutions with $100 million or more in assets, educational offerings are often a key factor when it comes to preventing late loan payments.

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.

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.

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.

Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.

A rethink of closing costs, rate relief, and employer partnerships helped 7 17 Credit Union build an affordable housing mortgage program that works.

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.

Home equity lending is a winning option for credit unions in today’s mortgage environment. Learn how three different shops meet members’ needs.

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.

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.

The Michigan cooperative keeps everyday payments working and members happy by using a common friction point to build brand loyalty.