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.
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.
The Metamorphosis of a Credit Union – From SEG Legacy Branches to Online-Only Members
April 21, 2016
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After reconfiguring their branch network and average branch size, Keypoint Credit Union, has seen significant increases in member relationships and a strong member migration to the online channel for transactions.
Leveraging Technology in In-House Remarketing
April 21, 2016
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Although the credit union was able to remarket its vehicles, CommunityAmerica recognized the need for a more effective vehicle remarking program as the number of repossessions increased. As a result, they hired a dedicated repossession and loss specialist.
Leadership Perspective: Growing While Cutting Expenses
April 21, 2016
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MidWest America has been growing at a healthy rate all the while cutting spending, in no small part because employees submit good cost-trimming ideas.
Would You Like a Loan with that?
April 19, 2016
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Outbound calling allows a credit union to personalize the point of contact and can be successful at getting members to increase their relationship with the credit union.
Navy Federal Credit Union Posts Strong Results in 2004
April 19, 2016
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Navy Federal Credit Union grew by nearly $3 billion in assets in 2004. Find out what the main drivers were behind their success in 2004.
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 ...
The Metamorphosis of a Credit Union – From SEG Legacy Branches to Online-Only Members
After reconfiguring their branch network and average branch size, Keypoint Credit Union, has seen significant increases in member relationships and a strong member migration to ...
Leveraging Technology in In-House Remarketing
Although the credit union was able to remarket its vehicles, CommunityAmerica recognized the need for a more effective vehicle remarking program as the number of ...
Leadership Perspective: Growing While Cutting Expenses
MidWest America has been growing at a healthy rate all the while cutting spending, in no small part because employees submit good cost-trimming ideas.
Would You Like a Loan with that?
Outbound calling allows a credit union to personalize the point of contact and can be successful at getting members to increase their relationship with the ...
Navy Federal Credit Union Posts Strong Results in 2004
Navy Federal Credit Union grew by nearly $3 billion in assets in 2004. Find out what the main drivers were behind their success in 2004.
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Financial Market Jitters Escalate
Jason Haley
Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.
Takeaways From Day 2 Of GAC
Aaron Passman
From macroeconomics to multiculturalism, the future of AI, and more, the second day of this year’s convention was packed with insights.
Takeaways From Day 1 Of GAC
Aaron Passman
From new attitudes to new ways of thinking about service delivery, here’s a look at the first day of the industry’s biggest event.
Credit Union Storytelling With A Mission Focus
Marc Rapport
Storytelling drives growth and loyalty at Navy Federal, where real member experiences become narratives that strengthen trust, reinforce value, and build lasting relationships.
How Lake Trust Turns Member Experiences Into Brand Strategy
Savana Morie
From where stories come from to how they’re produced and distributed, Lake Trust shares how authentic member narratives strengthen its brand and show what “positive impact” looks like in action.
How An Internal Storyteller Fuels Member Growth At Navy Federal
Marc Rapport
An expert in user experience turns complex problems and opportunities into narratives that guide leaders toward confident decisions and growth-focused investment.
At Ardent Credit Union, Deposits Are A ‘Slam Dunk’
Aaron Passman
The Philadelphia-area cooperative scores among rate-shopping members with a co-branded certificate that links savings returns to college basketball results.
The Strategic Case For Rethinking Credit Card Issuing
Callahan & Associates
The credit unions that will win the next decade of card growth are those that treat credit cards not as one time product launches but as dynamic ecosystems requiring continuous investment.
What Gen Z Is Really Looking For In A Credit Union
Callahan & Associates
Gen Z’s faith in traditional institutions gives credit unions a rich opportunity to serve as a key source of financial guidance.
What’s Job No. 2?
Aaron Passman
CreditUnions.com is all-in on growth and marketing this week, spotlighting real-world strategies that help cooperatives serve members for life, invest in people, expand their impact, and more.