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.
3 Takeaways From Trendwatch 1Q 2015
May 13, 2015
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First quarter performance data showcases current and future areas of growth for credit unions, including first mortgages and share accounts.
San Antonio FCU Posts A Record Mortgage Performance
May 12, 2015
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The Florida credit union reported a 97% increase in first mortgage originations in the first quarter of 2015.
Forum Credit Union Posts Double-Digit First Quarter Consumer Loan Growth
May 12, 2015
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The Indiana credit union increased auto loans 39% over last year.
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
3 Takeaways From Trendwatch 1Q 2015
First quarter performance data showcases current and future areas of growth for credit unions, including first mortgages and share accounts.
San Antonio FCU Posts A Record Mortgage Performance
The Florida credit union reported a 97% increase in first mortgage originations in the first quarter of 2015.
Forum Credit Union Posts Double-Digit First Quarter Consumer Loan Growth
The Indiana credit union increased auto loans 39% over last year.
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.
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3 Popular Case Studies From 2024: Where Are They Now?
Savana Morie
CreditUnions.com revisits three credit unions to learn how their strategies have evolved since their original spotlight and see what’s in store for the future.
5 Lessons About Ground-Level Intelligence From A Rooftop Farm
Alix Patterson
A national leader in urban agriculture shows how front-line insights drive real local impact — and why credit union branches are perfectly positioned to do the same.
At Kirtland Credit Union, Project Management Isn’t Just A Task. It’s An Ethos.
Aaron Passman
Kirtland Credit Union’s five-tiered scoring system and rigorous approval process might look like red tape, but it’s streamlining resource allocation and improving efficiency for credit union for growth.
Financial Wellbeing Is About More Than Vulnerability
Chris Howard
Half of Americans feel financially secure, yet one in five is suffering. A consortium of credit unions is changing the narrative by focusing on emotional engagement and trust.
How To Build AI Strategy In Real Time (Part 1)
Marc Rapport
Six credit union leaders share how they are balancing innovation and governance while deploying new tools.
How To Build AI Strategy In Real Time (Part 2)
Marc Rapport
Six credit union leaders share how they are balancing innovation and governance while deploying new tools.
Credit Union Finance Leaders Saddle Up For 2026
Aaron Passman
After an anxious 2025, CFOs and observers across the industry are preparing for the year ahead — for better or for worse.
Changes Are Why You Need Today’s Nacha Rulebook
Callahan & Associates
Quality payments are a hallmark of the ACH Network. Follow the rules and do right by members.
Hurricane Knocked The Power Out? New Orleans Firemen’s FCU Is Ready.
Aaron Passman
The next big storm in the Gulf isn’t an “if,” it’s a “when,” but the small Gulf-area credit union has a plan to help the community get back on its feet when the time comes.
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.
Are You Living Under A Rock?