Strategies To Enhance Mortgage Efficiency Without Cutting Jobs
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.
Are You Living Under A Rock?
May 7, 2015
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TILA/RESPA integrated disclosure is so much more than a disclosure regulation. Many believe it will be a bigger deal than the Qualified Mortgage rule from January 2014.
How A Credit Union Can ARM Against Rate Risk
May 6, 2015
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PenFed’s large stake in unusual adjustable rate mortgages helps defend against rate hikes while bolstering its bottom line.
The True Value Of A College Degree For Members — And Credit Unions
April 27, 2015
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A student loan can be one of the most life-empowering loans a credit union can ever make. But in an era of rising debt and negativity surrounding the product, can private education lending create win-win situations for both borrowers and lenders?
Employment And Salary Trends In The U.S. Financial Services Industry
April 20, 2015
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Credit unions demonstrate a commitment to add numbers to their employee rosters and dollars to their employee salaries.
Consumer Sentiments And Employee Insights From Fourth Quarter 2014
April 19, 2015
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Real comments from online review sites can help credit unions address dead zones in their application approval process, reduce the burden in employee reporting, and serve members whose schedules and preferences conflict with the institution’s service delivery strategy.
Planes, Timeshares, And Big Data At NACUSO
April 17, 2015
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Alchemy and innovation at CUSO conference shows a movement on the move.
New Ventures Moving Into the B2B Market
April 10, 2015
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Not too long ago, Wescom Credit Union moved into the “B2B” market, and thus we now provide services to other credit unions. In October 2001, at about the same time we converted to Symitar as our host system, we entered into a 50-50 partnership with Integrated Data Systems. Ac
Tales Of A Credit Union With 27% Mortgage Market Share
April 10, 2015
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Greylock Federal Credit Union says service is most important in achieving and sustaining superior market share.
Gaining Influence In A Metropolitan Area
April 10, 2015
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University Federal Credit Union is a mover and shaker in Central Texas.
A Mortgage Strategy With A 61% Growth Rate
April 8, 2015
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Investments in products, technology, and personnel contribute to tremendous mortgage loan performance at Ventura County Credit Union.
How A Credit Union Can ARM Against Rate Risk
PenFed’s large stake in unusual adjustable rate mortgages helps defend against rate hikes while bolstering its bottom line.
The True Value Of A College Degree For Members — And Credit Unions
A student loan can be one of the most life-empowering loans a credit union can ever make. But in an era of rising debt and ...
Employment And Salary Trends In The U.S. Financial Services Industry
Credit unions demonstrate a commitment to add numbers to their employee rosters and dollars to their employee salaries.
Consumer Sentiments And Employee Insights From Fourth Quarter 2014
Real comments from online review sites can help credit unions address dead zones in their application approval process, reduce the burden in employee reporting, and ...
Planes, Timeshares, And Big Data At NACUSO
Alchemy and innovation at CUSO conference shows a movement on the move.
Tales Of A Credit Union With 27% Mortgage Market Share
Greylock Federal Credit Union says service is most important in achieving and sustaining superior market share.
Gaining Influence In A Metropolitan Area
University Federal Credit Union is a mover and shaker in Central Texas.
A Mortgage Strategy With A 61% Growth Rate
Investments in products, technology, and personnel contribute to tremendous mortgage loan performance at Ventura County Credit Union.
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Best Of 2025 (So Far): Building Vibrant Communities
Aaron Passman
A midyear look back at how credit unions are lifting up their communities in ways that go beyond just banking.
Best Of 2025 (So Far): Fostering Financially Strong Credit Unions
Aaron Passman
Revisiting some of the unique strategies financial cooperatives are using to drive long-term success and sustainable organic growth.
Best Of 2025 (So Far): Driving Employee Engagement
Aaron Passman
From innovative training strategies to change management and more, here’s a look back at how credit unions are empowering their staff to serve members and live their mission.
Best Of 2025 (So Far): Supporting Member Financial Wellbeing
Aaron Passman
From access to education and beyond, credit unions are putting members first in a way that’s not just about banking – it’s about financial empowerment.
3 Ways The Balance Sheet Is Adjusting To New Borrowing Habits
Roman Ojala
Consumers are adjusting their financing habits to the new economy, and as economic realities shift, members are rethinking how — and where — they access credit.
Macroeconomics: First-Quarter Trends Or Headwinds?
Andrew Lepczyk
Six data points showcase key dynamics shaping the U.S. economy that could direct credit union decision-making in the year to come.
Risk In Motion: Why Your Risk Program Needs To Move Faster
Callahan & Associates
Risk might or might not impact your organization, but you must be ready regardless.
Credit Union Asset Quality In 1Q 2025
Tony Waltrich
Delinquency and charge-offs have largely plateaued from last year. Encouragingly, many products improved compared to the previous quarter.
Credit Union Savers Favor Flexibility Over Returns
Sherry Virden
Members are changing the way they deposit their money, saving more and opting for lower-yielding, more liquid account types.
Quarterly Market Snapshot And Two-Year Financial Statement
Andrew Lepczyk
Quarterly performance reports from Callahan & Associates highlight important metrics from across the credit union industry. Comparing top-level performance and digging into the financial statement has never been easier.
Are You Living Under A Rock?