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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.
State In The Spotlight: Maine
January 1, 2019
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Maine credit unions reported strong loan growth in the third quarter of 2018. Member relationships in the state strengthened as credit unions reported growth in both average share and loan balances.
Auto Lending By The Numbers (3Q18)
December 24, 2018
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Total auto balances were on the rise as annual growth surpassed 10.8% in the third quarter of 2018.
Autos, Shares, Social Media Tips
December 24, 2018
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Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Credit Unions And The Gift Of Financial Wellness
December 18, 2018
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Debt management mixes with the financial cooperative ethos in a year-round campaign for financial health.
Help For The Holidays And Beyond
December 17, 2018
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A leader of St. Louis Community Credit Union shares how the cooperative works every day to be “the social conscience of banking.”
To Power More Purchases, Try A Realtor Rebate
December 12, 2018
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A self-built program at Silver State Schools gives homebuyers a break and provides realtors another avenue to source clients.
Mortgages By The Numbers (3Q18)
December 11, 2018
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First mortgage balances at credit unions were up 9.9% as of Sept. 30, 2018.
New Year’s Resolution: Help Members Live Life Fully
December 10, 2018
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USAlliance Financial embraces a new motto and finds small ways to make a big difference in the lives of members.
New Year’s Resolution: Take More Risk
December 10, 2018
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From conservative shop to risk-taker, Infinity FCU shares its five-year transformation into new loan products and C-D-E credit tier members.
6 Graphs About Revenue In The Third Quarter Of 2018
December 10, 2018
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Credit unions covered their operating expenses with net interest income alone for the first time in seven years.
State In The Spotlight: Maine
Maine credit unions reported strong loan growth in the third quarter of 2018. Member relationships in the state strengthened as credit unions reported growth in ...
Auto Lending By The Numbers (3Q18)
Total auto balances were on the rise as annual growth surpassed 10.8% in the third quarter of 2018.
Autos, Shares, Social Media Tips
Five can't-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Credit Unions And The Gift Of Financial Wellness
Debt management mixes with the financial cooperative ethos in a year-round campaign for financial health.
Help For The Holidays And Beyond
A leader of St. Louis Community Credit Union shares how the cooperative works every day to be “the social conscience of banking.”
To Power More Purchases, Try A Realtor Rebate
A self-built program at Silver State Schools gives homebuyers a break and provides realtors another avenue to source clients.
Mortgages By The Numbers (3Q18)
First mortgage balances at credit unions were up 9.9% as of Sept. 30, 2018.
New Year’s Resolution: Help Members Live Life Fully
USAlliance Financial embraces a new motto and finds small ways to make a big difference in the lives of members.
New Year’s Resolution: Take More Risk
From conservative shop to risk-taker, Infinity FCU shares its five-year transformation into new loan products and C-D-E credit tier members.
6 Graphs About Revenue In The Third Quarter Of 2018
Credit unions covered their operating expenses with net interest income alone for the first time in seven years.
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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.
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.
Leaders Of The Pack: The Top 20 Cores For Credit Unions
Omar Shalabi
Explore the subtle shifts redefining the credit union core processing space and how these movements shape growth, innovation, and member experience.
A Fresh Start For A Timeless Mission
Callahan & Associates
The combination of the right philosophy and the right technology can set credit unions up for success even during difficult economic times.
Introducing Your Banking Core To The Power Of A Fintech
Callahan & Associates
Nearly 100 credit unions are providing Buy Now, Pay Later to their members, and their banking cores are giving them a surprising competitive advantage.
Losing The Future: How Credit Unions Can Win Back Younger Generations
Callahan & Associates
A perspective from Garrhett Petrea, vice president of sales and a Zillennial, on why outdated cores threaten the next generation of members and what leaders must do now.
Inside Core Week On CreditUnions.com: Top Providers, Smart Strategies, And Credit Union Stories
Aaron Passman
Driving digital delivery? Evaluating vendor platforms? Sharpening tech strategy for a new year? This week of insights is built for credit union leaders looking to stay ahead.
Are U.S. Households Finally Catching A Break?
Tony Waltrich
Having weathered a difficult five years, U.S households have modestly improved their financial situation in the short term; their long-term prognosis is murkier.
Credit Unions Steady The Wheel In A Wobbly Year
William Hunt
Third quarter performance data is a reminder that credit unions perform best when conditions are hardest.
3 Ways Credit Unions Ease Holiday Financial Stress
Savana Morie
From cross-cooperative collaboration to well-timed relief products and services, credit unions are lightening the holiday budget burden.