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.
Female CEO Performance, Mortgage Lending, And Auto Market Share
August 21, 2017
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Five can’t-miss data points featured this week on CreditUnions.com.
Auto Lending In A Tightening Market
August 17, 2017
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In the second quarter of 2017, the credit union auto market share and portfolio expanded despite declines in auto production and sales.
Retain Employees, Develop Leaders, Catch Skimmers
August 14, 2017
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Five can’t-miss data points featured this week on CreditUnions.com.
20 Months. 7,000 Transactions. Thousands In Member Savings.
August 14, 2017
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A fledgling title insurance CUSO at California Credit Union saves dollars and makes sense.
Navigating The Waves Of The Dynamic Auto Marketplace
August 10, 2017
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Heritage Community Credit Union continues to lend amid declines in auto production and sales.
Buying A Home. How Risky Is That?
August 9, 2017
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An analysis of home values by ZIP code could topple the assumption that owning a home remains the best of investments.
Silicon Valley Innovates To Meet Loan Needs
August 9, 2017
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KeyPoint Credit Union offers a range of loan products to help members enter the housing market.
Private Student Lending Performance: Steady As She Goes
August 8, 2017
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In 2008, credit unions began dipping their toes into what many considered to be the treacherous waters of private student lending. More than nine years later, credit unions are charting a positive course.
Millennials Are Killing Everything
August 8, 2017
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An investigation into whether millennials should take responsibility for killing homeownership.
CEO Transitions, Marketing Impact, And Millennial Homebuyers
August 7, 2017
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Five can’t-miss data points featured this week on CreditUnions.com.
Female CEO Performance, Mortgage Lending, And Auto Market Share
Five can't-miss data points featured this week on CreditUnions.com.
Auto Lending In A Tightening Market
In the second quarter of 2017, the credit union auto market share and portfolio expanded despite declines in auto production and sales.
Retain Employees, Develop Leaders, Catch Skimmers
Five can't-miss data points featured this week on CreditUnions.com.
20 Months. 7,000 Transactions. Thousands In Member Savings.
A fledgling title insurance CUSO at California Credit Union saves dollars and makes sense.
Navigating The Waves Of The Dynamic Auto Marketplace
Heritage Community Credit Union continues to lend amid declines in auto production and sales.
Silicon Valley Innovates To Meet Loan Needs
KeyPoint Credit Union offers a range of loan products to help members enter the housing market.
Private Student Lending Performance: Steady As She Goes
In 2008, credit unions began dipping their toes into what many considered to be the treacherous waters of private student lending. More than nine years ...
Millennials Are Killing Everything
An investigation into whether millennials should take responsibility for killing homeownership.
CEO Transitions, Marketing Impact, And Millennial Homebuyers
Five can't-miss data points featured this week on CreditUnions.com.
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How A Florida Credit Union Rebuilt Retention After The Great Resignation
Marc Rapport
Longer onboarding, focus groups, and peer leadership help Community First retain strong employees year after year.
What’s In A Name: Chief Efficiency Officer
Savana Morie
Kelli Wisner-Frank serves as the linchpin between finance and innovation at Community Choice Credit Union, aligning automation, smarter processes, and cost discipline to turn behind the scenes fixes into front line — and bottom-line — wins.
How SWBC’s Contact Center Solutions Help Financial Institutions Stay Connected
Callahan & Associates
Delivering human-centered service in a digital world is no longer a luxury for credit union contact centers — it’s a necessity.
Amanda Garabedian On Leadership
Savana Morie
The CEO of Adventure Credit Union shares tips to maintain credibility amid rapid executive turnover and organizational change.
FedChoice Is Ready For The Next Government Shutdown – Whenever It Comes
Aaron Passman
A cross-functional team comprising nearly 20% of staff helped the Maryland-based credit union manage the crisis while staying focused on helping members.
Financial Nihilism Is Real, But How Can Credit Unions Respond?
Andrew Lepczyk
When money stops making sense, people suffer a crisis of financial confidence. Now’s the time to reconnect with members to help them establish long-term stability.
Exit Interview: Cheryl Sio, MembersAlliance Credit Union
Marc Rapport
From the teller line to the corner office, CEO Cheryl Sio’s story spans five decades of industry transformation and enduring leadership lessons.
What Was Once A Safe Corner Of Credit Union Portfolios Is Now A Source Of Pain
Callahan & Associates
Structured protection strategies provide potentially higher long-term total returns than bonds while muting the volatility and downside risk traditionally associated with equities.
Jim Morrell On Leadership
Aaron Passman
The CEO of Peninsula Community Federal Credit Union highlights how active listening and lessons from the basket ball court shape a culture of inclusive banking that serves members and employees.
2026 Begins With Market Sentiment Similar To 2025
Jason Haley
Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.
Buying A Home. How Risky Is That?