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.
Lending By The Numbers (1Q18)
August 6, 2018
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First quarter lending at credit unions contributed to an expanding balance sheet.
Streamline Your Collections With Technology
August 6, 2018
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Software tools can help a credit union’s collection staff be more productive while providing better service.
Help Members Reach Their Dreams Of Homeownership
August 6, 2018
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How BECU uses Fannie Mae HomeReady Mortgage program and financial education to enable members to buy their homes.
Best Of July 2018
August 1, 2018
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Based on July traffic (and our editorial instincts), here are the top articles and blogs that appeared on CreditUnions.com.
10 Strategic Questions, Raising Deposit Rates, And More
July 30, 2018
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Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
The Countdown To CECL Has Begun
July 30, 2018
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Future losses will soon be part of the equation for calculating reserves, and there’s much work to be done.
Mortgages By The Numbers (1Q18)
July 30, 2018
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Real estate loans are among the best performing loans in the credit union portfolio. See what happened in the first three months of the year.
How To Build A BI Team That Drives Results
July 23, 2018
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Top-Level Takeaways MSUFCU began its business intelligence unit in 2014, and now has four specialists with their own focus areas. The team is providing targeted lists for outreach efforts such as e-statement adoption and credit card marketing campaigns. Predictive analytics and advanced techniques for identifying potential market opportunities are in development. Acting on member data
Macro-Economic And Industry Trends (1Q18)
July 12, 2018
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What credit unions need to know about members, lending, asset quality, share balances, and more at first quarter 2018.
State In The Spotlight: Vermont
July 9, 2018
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Despite numbering only 19, credit unions in Vermont turned out an impressive performance.
Lending By The Numbers (1Q18)
First quarter lending at credit unions contributed to an expanding balance sheet.
Streamline Your Collections With Technology
Software tools can help a credit union’s collection staff be more productive while providing better service.
Help Members Reach Their Dreams Of Homeownership
How BECU uses Fannie Mae HomeReady Mortgage program and financial education to enable members to buy their homes.
Best Of July 2018
Based on July traffic (and our editorial instincts), here are the top articles and blogs that appeared on CreditUnions.com.
10 Strategic Questions, Raising Deposit Rates, And More
Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
The Countdown To CECL Has Begun
Future losses will soon be part of the equation for calculating reserves, and there’s much work to be done.
Mortgages By The Numbers (1Q18)
Real estate loans are among the best performing loans in the credit union portfolio. See what happened in the first three months of the year.
How To Build A BI Team That Drives Results
Top-Level Takeaways MSUFCU began its business intelligence unit in 2014, and now has four specialists with their own focus areas. The team is providing targeted ...
Macro-Economic And Industry Trends (1Q18)
What credit unions need to know about members, lending, asset quality, share balances, and more at first quarter 2018.
State In The Spotlight: Vermont
Despite numbering only 19, credit unions in Vermont turned out an impressive performance.
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Vantage West Turns A Good Problem Into Great Recognition
Savana Morie
Discover how two employee awards honor the Arizona credit union’s commitment to a team-first culture while boosting employee engagement and workplace culture.
AI Is Rewriting The Economics Of Banking
Callahan & Associates
AI is removing friction from financial decisions, giving consumers more control over their money and forcing banks and credit unions to compete on real value.
How 2 Marketing Teams Organize For Impact
Aaron Passman
The organizational structures for the marketing teams at 3Rivers FCU and Leaders Credit Union couldn’t be more different, but they share a common goal.
Affordable Housing Isn’t About Business. It’s About People.
Aaron Passman
NOLA Firemen’s FCU helps members qualify for a mortgage in a state where poverty is high and insurance premiums are keeping many would-be borrowers out of a home.
Don’t Wait For Data. FirstLook Analysis Is Available Today.
Callahan & Associates
Callahan & Associates provides an early look at quarterly performance results. Sneak a peek at the latest trends here.
What Credit Unions Can Learn From Mamdani’s Campaign
Alix Patterson
Don’t stop reading because you think this is a love letter to Zohran Mamdani. It’s not about politics; it’s about connection and authenticity. His people-first campaign offers four lessons for credit unions on speaking with purpose and being heard.
Member Experience Is Everything
Aaron Passman
Explore best practices to streamline service, inspire leadership engagement, and improve the member experience.
2 Hot Takes On Member Growth
Rebecca Wessler
Member growth is slowing. What can credit unions do about it? Callahan experts explore how purpose and financial wellbeing might be the key to sustainable member growth.
How Credit Unions Can Compete Through Omnichannel Member Experiences
Callahan & Associates
Futureproof your credit union. Learn how ASAPP Financial Technology’s bank.io OXP | Omnichannel Experience Platform supports credit unions as they compete against direct-to-consumer fintechs.
Why Service And Support Should Guide Your Technology Decisions
Callahan & Associates
Choosing the right credit union core technology provider helps members, employees, and the credit union thrive.