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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.
A Critical Choice: Choosing The Best Business Lending Vendor
October 12, 2015
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Small or large, ensuring the right business lending specialist has experience and talent is key to successful partnership.
Vermont Credit Unions Lead The Industry In Mortgage Market Share
October 1, 2015
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The Green Mountain State ranks No. 1 in both the purchase and refinance market share.
Credit Unions Increased Mortgage Market Share In 2014
September 30, 2015
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Overall mortgage originations declined last year across the United Sates for all financial institutions, yet credit unions carved out a larger piece of the lending pie.
How Advanced Credit Scoring Tools Can Drive Auto Lending Growth
September 28, 2015
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East Idaho Credit Union uses analytics to boost indirect lending by almost 60%.
Anatomy Of A Leadership Culture
September 14, 2015
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In February, Callahan & Associates visited Iowa-based Veridian Credit Union ($20.B, Waterloo, IA) for a two-day investigation into how the credit union creates a culture where everyone is a leader and everyone is an owner. Learn more in this quarter’s Anatomy Of A Leadership Culture.
3 Strategies To Improve Partnerships With Preferred Auto Dealers
September 2, 2015
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Stronger credit union-auto dealer partnerships can save members money and strengthen an institution’s bottom line.
Soup Up Your Pricing Engine
September 2, 2015
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Competitiveness, income, risk, and engagement drive four distinct pricing models.
Reach For The Cutting Edge Without Falling Over
August 28, 2015
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A Texas credit union looks to vendor management, conversion-related momentum, and a healthy dose of skepticism to build an expansive technology base without breaking the bank.
Asset Quality Reaches Pre-Recession Levels In Second Quarter 2015
August 26, 2015
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Continuously improving asset quality indicates the stability and financial soundness in the credit union system and heralds another record-breaking quarter.
5 Facts About Credit Union Lending In Second Quarter 2015
August 26, 2015
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Lending activity at America’s credit unions suggests members are making cooperatives their financial institution of choice.
A Critical Choice: Choosing The Best Business Lending Vendor
Small or large, ensuring the right business lending specialist has experience and talent is key to successful partnership.
Vermont Credit Unions Lead The Industry In Mortgage Market Share
The Green Mountain State ranks No. 1 in both the purchase and refinance market share.
Credit Unions Increased Mortgage Market Share In 2014
Overall mortgage originations declined last year across the United Sates for all financial institutions, yet credit unions carved out a larger piece of the lending ...
How Advanced Credit Scoring Tools Can Drive Auto Lending Growth
East Idaho Credit Union uses analytics to boost indirect lending by almost 60%.
Anatomy Of A Leadership Culture
In February, Callahan & Associates visited Iowa-based Veridian Credit Union ($20.B, Waterloo, IA) for a two-day investigation into how the credit union creates a culture ...
3 Strategies To Improve Partnerships With Preferred Auto Dealers
Stronger credit union-auto dealer partnerships can save members money and strengthen an institution’s bottom line.
Soup Up Your Pricing Engine
Competitiveness, income, risk, and engagement drive four distinct pricing models.
Reach For The Cutting Edge Without Falling Over
A Texas credit union looks to vendor management, conversion-related momentum, and a healthy dose of skepticism to build an expansive technology base without breaking the ...
Asset Quality Reaches Pre-Recession Levels In Second Quarter 2015
Continuously improving asset quality indicates the stability and financial soundness in the credit union system and heralds another record-breaking quarter.
5 Facts About Credit Union Lending In Second Quarter 2015
Lending activity at America’s credit unions suggests members are making cooperatives their financial institution of choice.
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UVA Community Credit Union Tackles Teen Banking
Marc Rapport
The credit union integrates financial education with products tailored to young people to help these members build confidence and independence.
Basic Checking Gets A Competitive Upgrade
Callahan & Associates
Boost loyalty with lifestyle checking accounts that offer perks like telehealth, ID protection, and travel discounts.
¿Habla Finance? At WECU, Employees Are Learning.
Aaron Passman
Language training at the Pacific Northwest credit union is laying the groundwork to better serve Spanish speakers in the region.
Lori Smith On Leadership
Marc Rapport
The seasoned CHRO shares insights about intention, inclusion, and more from State Farm to United Way to Community First Credit Union.
Amid Trade Uncertainty, Fed Remains Noncommittal
Jason Haley
Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact your credit union’s investment portfolio.
5 Takeaways From Trendwatch
Andrew Lepczyk
With economic uncertainty on the horizon, credit union members are moving money into lower-term deposits and paying down debt, helping to boost margins and lower delinquency across the industry.
Don’t Wait For Data. FirstLook Analysis Is Available Today.
Callahan & Associates
Callahan & Associates provides an early look at quarterly performance results. Sneak a peek at the latest trends here.
Compliance Without Compromise
Callahan & Associates
Leveraging cutting-edge technology, like AI automation and intelligent document processing, can streamline portfolio protection, minimize disruptions, and ensure accuracy.
Meet Engaged Elena, An Ideal Member At Solarity Credit Union
Savana Morie
A data-rich segmentation strategy and member personas have transformed everything from product design to branch operations at the Washington cooperative.