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.
A Savings Solution To Break The Cycle Of Payday Lending
May 20, 2019
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A salary advance program at one of the nation’s largest credit unions helps members stop running in place and start saving for the future.
Credit Card Balances Expand Through 2018
May 20, 2019
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Delinquency in this portfolio remains the highest for any major credit union loan product.
Real Estate Asset Quality Improves Year-Over-Year
May 20, 2019
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First mortgages added $36.3 billion to the total loan portfolio in 2018.
Battle Of The Amazon Marketplaces
May 16, 2019
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Seattle and Washington, DC, are outperforming national averages in income and housing. But how do these markets fare in credit union membership growth and engagement metrics?
How A New Member Experience Revived An Old Online Application
May 13, 2019
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MSUFCU journey mapped its eight-year-old online loan application process to identify, and address, pain points.
5 Ways To Say ‘No’ And Still Provide A Superior Member Experience
May 7, 2019
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Nobody likes to hear “no,” especially when it comes to money, but credit union lenders are delivering the news and working with members to get to “yes.”
Meet The Member Experience Finalists For The 2019 Innovation Series
May 3, 2019
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These four innovators are pushing the envelope toward new levels of technological innovation and security in credit union member experience.
Loan Originations Hit A Record High
April 30, 2019
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Annual credit union loan growth was slower in 2018 than in 2017, but there is still evidence that loan demand remains robust.
2019 Economic Outlook
April 29, 2019
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Callahan’s annual Executive Outlook Survey gathers insight on what’s top of mind for credit union leaders across the country as they navigate changing local and national economic conditions.
Balance Sheet Basics, Social Media Command, And A New Vision
April 22, 2019
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Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
A Savings Solution To Break The Cycle Of Payday Lending
A salary advance program at one of the nation’s largest credit unions helps members stop running in place and start saving for the future.
Credit Card Balances Expand Through 2018
Delinquency in this portfolio remains the highest for any major credit union loan product.
Real Estate Asset Quality Improves Year-Over-Year
First mortgages added $36.3 billion to the total loan portfolio in 2018.
Battle Of The Amazon Marketplaces
Seattle and Washington, DC, are outperforming national averages in income and housing. But how do these markets fare in credit union membership growth and engagement ...
How A New Member Experience Revived An Old Online Application
MSUFCU journey mapped its eight-year-old online loan application process to identify, and address, pain points.
5 Ways To Say ‘No’ And Still Provide A Superior Member Experience
Nobody likes to hear “no,” especially when it comes to money, but credit union lenders are delivering the news and working with members to get ...
Meet The Member Experience Finalists For The 2019 Innovation Series
These four innovators are pushing the envelope toward new levels of technological innovation and security in credit union member experience.
Loan Originations Hit A Record High
Annual credit union loan growth was slower in 2018 than in 2017, but there is still evidence that loan demand remains robust.
2019 Economic Outlook
Callahan’s annual Executive Outlook Survey gathers insight on what’s top of mind for credit union leaders across the country as they navigate changing local and ...
Balance Sheet Basics, Social Media Command, And A New Vision
Five can't-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
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Midwestern Credit Unions Break New Ground With Auto Loans
Savana Morie
Blaze, Consumers, and Interra credit unions pioneer a new path to liquidity under the guidance of Alloya Corporate.
There’s Nothing Random About These Acts Of Kindness
Aaron Passman
A one-day event to give back has transformed into an initiative that spans several states and generates hundreds of thousands of dollars in community impact.
5 Essential Insights To Improve Member Financial Wellbeing And Support Credit Union Growth
Aaron Passman
Are members thriving, struggling, or suffering? Just a few simple strategies can foster member financial wellbeing and boost the bottom line.
Credit Union Impact By The Numbers
Andrew Lepczyk
Lending, savings, community support, and more. Cooperatives unite to create lasting prosperity.
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.