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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 Reasons Now Is The Perfect Time To Offer A Lease Program
February 6, 2023
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Borrowers look to credit unions for the best rates on conventional loans but use competitors for alternative low-payment financing options that incorporate residual values.
Advance Commercial Lending By Selecting The Right Technology
February 6, 2023
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Building a commercial loan portfolio requires the right mix of expertise, time, effort, and technology. Unfortunately, not every credit union is adequately equipped.
Loan Balances Reached Record-Breaking YOY Growth
February 6, 2023
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Outstanding loan balances grew 19.1% in the third quarter of 2022. That number has never been higher at U.S. credit unions. What else happened in the loan portfolio?
The Credit Card Pull: How To Attract The Next Generation Of Members
February 6, 2023
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Millennials and Gen Z are reshaping the financial services industry. The way credit unions respond will impact business growth for years to come.
Making Predictions For The Big Game? Callahan Bowl XVII Can Help.
February 6, 2023
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A look at the lending performance of credit unions in Kansas City and Philadelphia offers a novel way to forecast the winner of this year’s big game.
Overdraft Fees Rose 18% In 2022. How Will This Impact Collections In 2023?
February 6, 2023
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Overdraft fees are an early warning sign of potential delinquency. Proactive communication is critical.
A Closer Look At 2022’s Loan Growth Surge
February 6, 2023
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Credit union lending boomed last year. What’s in store for this year?
I Needed A Credit Card. My Credit Union Couldn’t Help
January 30, 2023
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After seeking a credit card to use during a semester abroad, a college student laments that her credit union couldn’t meet her needs as well as a fintech.
Impact Strategies From January 2023
January 30, 2023
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A look back at strategies and ideas that help credit unions make an even bigger difference in the communities they serve.
Credit Unions Are Besting The Competition On Delinquency
January 30, 2023
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Late payments are on the rise across the nation, but delinquency at credit unions is nearly half the national average.
3 Reasons Now Is The Perfect Time To Offer A Lease Program
Borrowers look to credit unions for the best rates on conventional loans but use competitors for alternative low-payment financing options that incorporate residual values.
Advance Commercial Lending By Selecting The Right Technology
Building a commercial loan portfolio requires the right mix of expertise, time, effort, and technology. Unfortunately, not every credit union is adequately equipped.
Loan Balances Reached Record-Breaking YOY Growth
Outstanding loan balances grew 19.1% in the third quarter of 2022. That number has never been higher at U.S. credit unions. What else happened in ...
The Credit Card Pull: How To Attract The Next Generation Of Members
Millennials and Gen Z are reshaping the financial services industry. The way credit unions respond will impact business growth for years to come.
Making Predictions For The Big Game? Callahan Bowl XVII Can Help.
A look at the lending performance of credit unions in Kansas City and Philadelphia offers a novel way to forecast the winner of this year’s ...
Overdraft Fees Rose 18% In 2022. How Will This Impact Collections In 2023?
Overdraft fees are an early warning sign of potential delinquency. Proactive communication is critical.
A Closer Look At 2022’s Loan Growth Surge
Credit union lending boomed last year. What’s in store for this year?
I Needed A Credit Card. My Credit Union Couldn’t Help
After seeking a credit card to use during a semester abroad, a college student laments that her credit union couldn’t meet her needs as well ...
Impact Strategies From January 2023
A look back at strategies and ideas that help credit unions make an even bigger difference in the communities they serve.
Credit Unions Are Besting The Competition On Delinquency
Late payments are on the rise across the nation, but delinquency at credit unions is nearly half the national average.
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Cybersecurity Is Under Fire And Credit Unions Are Fighting Back (Part 1)
Marc Rapport
Bad actors don’t rest. Credit unions are beefing up cybersecurity with smarter tools, stronger teams, and sharper defenses.
Cybersecurity Is Under Fire And Credit Unions Are Fighting Back (Part 2)
Marc Rapport
Cyber threats never stop. Credit unions share how collaboration, AI, and smarter strategies protect members and institutions.
What’s Scarier Than Ghosts And Goblins?
Aaron Passman
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and CreditUnions.com has the lowdown on assessment tools, AI strategies, the role of collaboration in fighting fraud, and more.
Fighting Fraud Through The Power Of Collaboration
Aaron Passman
A quartet of Northeastern Pennsylvania credit unions came together to share strategies and best practices for combatting check fraud, account takeover, and more.
QUIZ: Are You Smarter Than A Scammer?
Savana Morie
From check fraud to suspicious logins, see how well you can sniff out red flags before they cost members money.
Navigating Loan Servicing Compliance: A Smarter Path For Credit Unions
Callahan & Associates
Credit unions can simplify compliance, reduce risk, and enhance member trust by rethinking loan servicing with outsourced solutions designed to keep pace with evolving regulations.
Eliminate Console Chaos: Smarter Check Fraud Mitigation For Credit Unions
Callahan & Associates
Centralized fraud prevention helps credit unions fight evolving check fraud while streamlining operations and safeguarding members.
Fighting Fraud Requires Smarter Cybersecurity
Marc Rapport
In a post-CAT era, many credit unions are using the tool’s sunsetting as a catalyst to upgrade their cybersecurity posture.
Government Shutdown? Credit Unions Know The Drill.
Aaron Passman
With three full government shutdowns and repeated trips to the precipice in the past 25 years, credit unions have had plenty of opportunity to refine how they approach helping members during work stoppages.
Is Revenge Savings A Fad? Or A Financial Shift?
Andrew Lepczyk
After years of post-pandemic splurges for the well-to-do and inflationary pain for the less well off, more Americans are shifting to a discipline of saving. Here’s what that means for members and how credit unions can turn the trend into opportunity.