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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.
Cooperatives Outperform In Student Lending
August 5, 2019
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Credit unions nationwide are making more student loans and taming delinquency rates.
What’s In A Name: Chief Growth Officer
July 29, 2019
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Alissa Sykes guides growth across the enterprise at Sunmark Federal Credit Union by continuing her love of working with math and people.
2 Ways To Grow And Squad Goals
July 29, 2019
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Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Squad Goals: How Navy Federal Simplifies The Homebuying Process
July 26, 2019
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Applying for a mortgage can be stressful and opaque. A new platform from the nation’s largest credit union improves the experience for would-be homeowners.
Funds Availability, Cannabusiness Deposits, The Road To Recovery
July 22, 2019
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Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
The Good, The Bad, And The Reserved
July 18, 2019
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The new CECL accounting standards are expected to raise reserves and concern alike, but there could be some upsides, too.
How To Keep The Credit Union’s Beating Heart Running During A CEO Change
July 15, 2019
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Lisa Ginter became CEO of CommunityAmerica in 2015. She knew that while some changes were needed, there was also plenty worth saving.
First Quarter Trends In Asset Quality
July 15, 2019
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Credit unions reported the best delinquency rates since before the Great Recession. A deeper dive into the data shows which areas are performing the best.
7 Ratios Every Employee Should Know About Credit Union Lending
July 9, 2019
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Lending is the engine that powers credit unions, and these seven ratios will help every employee understand why.
Best Of June 2019
July 2, 2019
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Based on June traffic (and our editorial instincts), here are the top articles and blogs that appeared on CreditUnions.com.
Cooperatives Outperform In Student Lending
Credit unions nationwide are making more student loans and taming delinquency rates.
What’s In A Name: Chief Growth Officer
Alissa Sykes guides growth across the enterprise at Sunmark Federal Credit Union by continuing her love of working with math and people.
2 Ways To Grow And Squad Goals
Five can't-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Squad Goals: How Navy Federal Simplifies The Homebuying Process
Applying for a mortgage can be stressful and opaque. A new platform from the nation’s largest credit union improves the experience for would-be homeowners.
Funds Availability, Cannabusiness Deposits, The Road To Recovery
Five can't-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
The Good, The Bad, And The Reserved
The new CECL accounting standards are expected to raise reserves and concern alike, but there could be some upsides, too.
How To Keep The Credit Union’s Beating Heart Running During A CEO Change
Lisa Ginter became CEO of CommunityAmerica in 2015. She knew that while some changes were needed, there was also plenty worth saving.
First Quarter Trends In Asset Quality
Credit unions reported the best delinquency rates since before the Great Recession. A deeper dive into the data shows which areas are performing the best.
7 Ratios Every Employee Should Know About Credit Union Lending
Lending is the engine that powers credit unions, and these seven ratios will help every employee understand why.
Best Of June 2019
Based on June traffic (and our editorial instincts), here are the top articles and blogs that appeared on CreditUnions.com.
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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.
It’s Been A Noisy, Yet Resilient Year For The U.S. Economy
Jason Haley
Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.
Every Member Deserves A Financial Oasis
Callahan & Associates
Discover how First Alliance Credit Union is redefining success by putting values and member needs at the heart of everything it does.
The K-Shaped Recovery And An Economy Divided
Tony Waltrich
Inflation, debt, and income inequality are fueling a K-shaped, post-pandemic recovery, widening the gap between different economic segments and challenging lower-income households.