In July 2016, Callahan & Associates surveyed 170 credit union executives from 40 states to gain insight into their current and emerging sources of non-interest income.
As strategic planning season rolls in, consider what metrics will showcase the credit union to members, the board, and the community.
Retailers use sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch to their advantage every day. Credit unions can do the same.
Risk managers monitor disparate areas of the credit union. For key ratios to follow, start with the measures that correspond to the risk indicators outlined by the NCUA.
The number of institutions has decreased even as the industry’s total assets have grown. But what else has happened in the past 60 months?
Results from the Callahan & Associates Training and Development Survey, completed by HR managers at credit unions nationwide, reveal how programs have adapted to changes in people, technology, and the industry.
The demand for member business loans and services is growing, and offering MBL options are one way to remain competitive in the financial industry.
Since the beginning of 2015, the NCUA placed a final ruling on 14 regulations. What are these regulations and how will they impact credit unions?
When implemented and maintained properly, credit union call centers can increase efficiency, reduce costs, and improve member satisfaction.
Spring is an excellent time to assess efficiency and clean up clutter to make way for new products and measures.
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.