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Credit unions are shuffling staff and reimagining operations to make up for a slowdown in home lending.
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The Art Of Selling On Social Media
Credit unions are navigating regulatory compliance and setting guidelines to help mortgage, investment, and deposit teams gain more traction on social.
2024 Lending Outlook: Hopes, Fears, And Serving Members In The Year Ahead
Forget the Beige Book — these credit union executives offer insights on what it will take to see green.
Not All Negative – Northeast Credit Union Sees Record Growth
April 29, 2016
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At the end of 2008 Northeast Credit Union ($643M in Portsmouth, NH) posted 29.8% loan growth, 19.6% share growth and 20.5% member growth. A conversation with their President and CEO, Peter Kavalauskas, revealed the dedication to the cooperative’s success through new initiatives, solid execution, and an excellent market.
You Have Chosen … Wisely
April 28, 2016
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Purdue Federal procures longer lasting financial relationships with its affinity card product.
Good Loans for Students = Good Business for Members 1st FCU
April 28, 2016
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Members 1st FCU finds early success with recent launch of private student lending solution.
Coming to the Aid of First-Time Homebuyers
April 28, 2016
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Wright-Patt Credit Union found a way to respond to the unique needs of their community by developing a suite of lending products that specifically cater to first time home-buyers.
It was all about Making More Loans..
April 28, 2016
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In September 2006 at WesCorp’s Credit Union Outlook conference in Las Vegas, more than 300 of the nation’s credit union leaders gathered on the last day of this popular three-day economic forum to hear WesCorp announce the first of its annual Best Practices honors entitled the InsideRISK Awards.
Procuring more than Office Supplies: Small Businesses Demand Flexibility in Payment Options
April 28, 2016
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One of the many challenges of running a business of any size is properly allocating and managing corporate purchases. Although company checks and business credit cards have long been the standard form of payment among businesses, many companies are now turning to procurement cards as a fast, efficient, and cost-saving measure.
The Nation’s Largest Credit Union Private Student Loan Program
April 28, 2016
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Eastman CU offers full-cost student loans. It makes members for life, and delinquency rates have been low.
Crafting the Right RBP Program: A Case Study with Ent FCU
April 28, 2016
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Ent FCU provides a strong example of the need to continuously reevaluate one’s RBP program to ensure it meets both the members’ and the credit union’s needs.
Establishing A Mortgage Rebate Program
April 28, 2016
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As credit unions seek to develop a mortgage rebate program to encourage realtor loyalty and participation, they are confronted with many options. BECU and Bethpage FCU have taken two different routes, but have both achieved success.
Attracting SEGs and Serving Members with Alternative Payday Loans
April 28, 2016
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Carolina Trust FCU demonstrates the opportunity credit unions have to offer attractive payday loan alternatives.
Not All Negative – Northeast Credit Union Sees Record Growth
At the end of 2008 Northeast Credit Union ($643M in Portsmouth, NH) posted 29.8% loan growth, 19.6% share growth and 20.5% member growth. A conversation ...
You Have Chosen … Wisely
Purdue Federal procures longer lasting financial relationships with its affinity card product.
Good Loans for Students = Good Business for Members 1st FCU
Members 1st FCU finds early success with recent launch of private student lending solution.
Coming to the Aid of First-Time Homebuyers
Wright-Patt Credit Union found a way to respond to the unique needs of their community by developing a suite of lending products that specifically cater ...
It was all about Making More Loans..
In September 2006 at WesCorp’s Credit Union Outlook conference in Las Vegas, more than 300 of the nation’s credit union leaders gathered on the last ...
Procuring more than Office Supplies: Small Businesses Demand Flexibility in Payment Options
One of the many challenges of running a business of any size is properly allocating and managing corporate purchases. Although company checks and business credit ...
The Nation’s Largest Credit Union Private Student Loan Program
Eastman CU offers full-cost student loans. It makes members for life, and delinquency rates have been low.
Crafting the Right RBP Program: A Case Study with Ent FCU
Ent FCU provides a strong example of the need to continuously reevaluate one’s RBP program to ensure it meets both the members’ and the credit ...
Establishing A Mortgage Rebate Program
As credit unions seek to develop a mortgage rebate program to encourage realtor loyalty and participation, they are confronted with many options. BECU and Bethpage ...
Attracting SEGs and Serving Members with Alternative Payday Loans
Carolina Trust FCU demonstrates the opportunity credit unions have to offer attractive payday loan alternatives.
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6 Lessons For Credit Unions From Craft Breweries
Alix Patterson
Craft breweries demonstrate how commitment to value, operational agility, and community focus can ignite growth and drive property.
Every Member Deserves A Financial Oasis
Callahan & Associates
Discover how First Alliance Credit Union is redefining success by putting values and member needs at the heart of everything it does.
Leaders Of The Pack: The Top 20 Cores For Credit Unions
Omar Shalabi
Explore the subtle shifts redefining the credit union core processing space and how these movements shape growth, innovation, and member experience.
A Fresh Start For A Timeless Mission
Callahan & Associates
The combination of the right philosophy and the right technology can set credit unions up for success even during difficult economic times.
Introducing Your Banking Core To The Power Of A Fintech
Callahan & Associates
Nearly 100 credit unions are providing Buy Now, Pay Later to their members, and their banking cores are giving them a surprising competitive advantage.
Losing The Future: How Credit Unions Can Win Back Younger Generations
Callahan & Associates
A perspective from Garrhett Petrea, vice president of sales and a Zillennial, on why outdated cores threaten the next generation of members and what leaders must do now.
Inside Core Week On CreditUnions.com: Top Providers, Smart Strategies, And Credit Union Stories
Aaron Passman
Driving digital delivery? Evaluating vendor platforms? Sharpening tech strategy for a new year? This week of insights is built for credit union leaders looking to stay ahead.
Are U.S. Households Finally Catching A Break?
Tony Waltrich
Having weathered a difficult five years, U.S households have modestly improved their financial situation in the short term; their long-term prognosis is murkier.
Credit Unions Steady The Wheel In A Wobbly Year
William Hunt
Third quarter performance data is a reminder that credit unions perform best when conditions are hardest.
3 Ways Credit Unions Ease Holiday Financial Stress
Savana Morie
From cross-cooperative collaboration to well-timed relief products and services, credit unions are lightening the holiday budget burden.