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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.
Quarterly Market Snapshot And Two-Year Financial Statement (4Q 2024)
December 15, 2024
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Quarterly performance reports from Callahan & Associates highlight important metrics from across the credit union industry. Comparing top-level performance and digging into the financial statement has never been easier.
Asset Quality Is Worsening. Is There Light On The Horizon?
December 15, 2024
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Higher interest rates have forced members to pick and choose which debts to repay and which to postpone, which doesn’t fare well for revolving products.
Quarterly Market Snapshot And Two-Year Financial Statement (3Q 2024)
December 15, 2024
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The latest quarterly performance metrics from across the credit union industry, including loan growth, income and expenses, and more.
The Power of the Consumer in Today’s Environment
November 20, 2024
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Today’s environment is challenging — but consumers might be doing better than you think. Join the experts from LendingClub Bank to learn about The Power of the Consumer in Today’s Environment. As a nationally chartered bank, LendingClub Bank is the partner of choice for banks and credit unions to access short duration, high yielding consumer
Mortgages For The Military, Members For Life
November 11, 2024
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Credit union leaders share how they navigate a successful VA loan program and address challenges veterans face.
5 Takeaways From Trendwatch 3Q 2024
November 11, 2024
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Credit unions posted record revenue in the third quarter thanks to large gains in loan and investment income, yet asset quality worsened as the industry braced for interest rate cuts.
Help On The Homefront
November 11, 2024
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Military and corporate moves often require lending support. Credit unions are there to offer it.
The Fed Is Making Moves. How Are Credit Unions Responding?
October 27, 2024
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Three industry leaders talk shop about strategies to navigate dropping interest rates and economic uncertainty.
What’s In A Name: Senior Vice President Of Loan Analytics And Automation
October 21, 2024
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Andy Henline talks loan strategy and operations for the country’s second-largest credit union.
10 Steps To Better Business Intelligence
October 21, 2024
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It takes the right people, the right tools, and the right processes to create a data-driven culture.
Quarterly Market Snapshot And Two-Year Financial Statement (4Q 2024)
Quarterly performance reports from Callahan & Associates highlight important metrics from across the credit union industry. Comparing top-level performance and digging into the financial statement ...
Asset Quality Is Worsening. Is There Light On The Horizon?
Higher interest rates have forced members to pick and choose which debts to repay and which to postpone, which doesn't fare well for revolving products.
Quarterly Market Snapshot And Two-Year Financial Statement (3Q 2024)
The latest quarterly performance metrics from across the credit union industry, including loan growth, income and expenses, and more.
The Power of the Consumer in Today’s Environment
Today’s environment is challenging — but consumers might be doing better than you think. Join the experts from LendingClub Bank to learn about The Power ...
Mortgages For The Military, Members For Life
Credit union leaders share how they navigate a successful VA loan program and address challenges veterans face.
5 Takeaways From Trendwatch 3Q 2024
Credit unions posted record revenue in the third quarter thanks to large gains in loan and investment income, yet asset quality worsened as the industry ...
Help On The Homefront
Military and corporate moves often require lending support. Credit unions are there to offer it.
The Fed Is Making Moves. How Are Credit Unions Responding?
Three industry leaders talk shop about strategies to navigate dropping interest rates and economic uncertainty.
What’s In A Name: Senior Vice President Of Loan Analytics And Automation
Andy Henline talks loan strategy and operations for the country’s second-largest credit union.
10 Steps To Better Business Intelligence
It takes the right people, the right tools, and the right processes to create a data-driven culture.
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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.