Affordable Housing Isn’t About Business. It’s About People.
NOLA Firemen’s FCU helps members qualify for a mortgage in a state where poverty is high and insurance premiums are keeping many would-be borrowers out
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Midwestern Credit Unions Break New Ground With Auto Loans
Blaze, Consumers, and Interra credit unions pioneer a new path to liquidity under the guidance of Alloya Corporate.
7 Smart Loans For Life’s Big Moments
From funerals to education to gender-affirming care and beyond, credit unions are punching up the personal loan.
Suncoast Schools FCU Reports Strong Growth in Second-Quarter.
April 22, 2016
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One of the largest education credit unions in the country recorded exceptional results mid-year, setting the stage for a strong 2007.
A Young Credit Department
April 22, 2016
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GUASFCU offers repeat loan promotions that target repeat applicants.
The New Attitude in Collections Is Give, Not Take
April 22, 2016
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What your collection department can do to achieve success and stay “the good guys” in a tough economic and media environment.
Piedmont Advantage Re-Energizes Its Card Offerings
April 22, 2016
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A marketing campaign focused on new low rates and balance transfer opportunities resonates with consumers looking to switch their primary credit card relationship in the wake of the CARD Act.
Educating Members One FICO Score at a Time
April 22, 2016
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According to recently released data from a bankrate.com survey, an astounding 45% of consumers do not know their credit score, and another 32% have never checked their credit report. In recognition of this startling trend BMI Federal Credit Union ($355M, Dublin, OH) launched an innovative, multi-purposed mail marketing campaign to address the issue head on.
Five Ways to Encourage Powerful Volunteerism
April 22, 2016
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Volunteers help credit unions understand more clearly the needs and wants of the community. An active Board of Directors aids in membership and business growth.
Local Businesses Grow the Industry and Strengthen the Economy
April 22, 2016
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Eric King, vice president of Business Services, provides a first-person narrative of how Delta Community Credit Union is helping small- to medium-sized businesses in Georgia succeed.
All Cards are Not Created Equal
April 22, 2016
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APL FCU in Maryland leveraged the CARD Act to teach their members about responsible credit card practices. They’ve seen new outstanding card balances triple from the year prior.
A Creative Auto Solution
April 22, 2016
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North Dakota credit union members might travel the map to find the perfect car, but they don’t want the runaround in financing it.
Revving Up Relationships: Arlington Community Puts Gen Y in the Driver’s Seat
April 22, 2016
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Arlington Community Federal Credit Union (ACFCU), a $188 million credit union with 36 percent of its portfolio in auto loans, created an innovative program to educate Gen Y about the car buying process.
Suncoast Schools FCU Reports Strong Growth in Second-Quarter.
One of the largest education credit unions in the country recorded exceptional results mid-year, setting the stage for a strong 2007.
A Young Credit Department
GUASFCU offers repeat loan promotions that target repeat applicants.
The New Attitude in Collections Is Give, Not Take
What your collection department can do to achieve success and stay “the good guys” in a tough economic and media environment.
Piedmont Advantage Re-Energizes Its Card Offerings
A marketing campaign focused on new low rates and balance transfer opportunities resonates with consumers looking to switch their primary credit card relationship in the ...
Educating Members One FICO Score at a Time
According to recently released data from a bankrate.com survey, an astounding 45% of consumers do not know their credit score, and another 32% have never ...
Five Ways to Encourage Powerful Volunteerism
Volunteers help credit unions understand more clearly the needs and wants of the community. An active Board of Directors aids in membership and business growth.
Local Businesses Grow the Industry and Strengthen the Economy
Eric King, vice president of Business Services, provides a first-person narrative of how Delta Community Credit Union is helping small- to medium-sized businesses in Georgia ...
All Cards are Not Created Equal
APL FCU in Maryland leveraged the CARD Act to teach their members about responsible credit card practices. They’ve seen new outstanding card balances triple from ...
A Creative Auto Solution
North Dakota credit union members might travel the map to find the perfect car, but they don't want the runaround in financing it.
Revving Up Relationships: Arlington Community Puts Gen Y in the Driver’s Seat
Arlington Community Federal Credit Union (ACFCU), a $188 million credit union with 36 percent of its portfolio in auto loans, created an innovative program to ...
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6 Credit Union Executive Priorities For 2026
Jay Johnson
Credit union leaders want to know where peers are placing their focus. These six priorities reflect how leadership teams are responding to change with intention and clarity.
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As margin support begins to fade, earnings performance is becoming more sensitive to revenue mix and harder to interpret through public reporting alone.
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Harvard FCU combines digital estate planning with human financial guidance to support positive, proactive wealth transfer across generations.
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Discover how small to midsize credit unions can weather the economic headwinds hitting their communities right now.
Fresh Risks For Financial Markets
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Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.
What’s In A Name: AVP Of Member Insights
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At Service Credit Union, Dave Widener connects data, strategy, and culture to shape better outcomes for members.
At Cardinal Credit Union, Small Investments Offer Big Financial Lessons
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The Ohio-based cooperative has partnered with a fintech to offer fractional investing as part of its financial education curriculum in local schools.
How Compensation Blind Spots Impact CEO Retention And Succession
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Seven questions credit union board members should ask to ensure alignment on executive benefit plan goals.
What Makes Good AI Policy? Start With Curiosity And Accountability.
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As credit unions move from experimentation to adoption, leaders offer firsthand knowledge on what separates weak policies from strong ones that actually work.
Governance And Guardrails Help Credit Unions Navigate AI
Aaron Passman
How Members Cooperative focuses on structure, oversight, and clear expectations to ensure AI supports, not undermines, long term strategy.