In February, Callahan & Associates visited Iowa-based Veridian Credit Union ($20.B, Waterloo, IA) for a two-day investigation into how the credit union creates a culture where everyone is a leader and everyone is an owner. Learn more in this quarter’s Anatomy Of A Leadership Culture.
Strong consumer and real estate lending helped credit union loan originations set a record midyear high.
Surging credit union metrics combine with startling measures of Americans’ financial woes to paint picture of opportunity and challenge.
Total YTD loan originations at U.S. credit unions grew 20% year-over-year to reach $200 billion through the first six months of 2015, an increase of more than $30 billion over the same time period last year.
Wings Financial’s triple-digit annual increase in first mortgage originations is a guiding force in the North Star State.
Arlington Community Federal Credit Union recognizes that young adults ready to buy their first car might need help with saving funds and purchasing the vehicle.
Call it what you will, CFPB’s promise to go easy on mortgage disclosure changes provides some temporary relief.
No credit bubble in sight at CU Direct’s Automotive Lending and Marketing Conference.
Assessing your credit union’s loan approval processes can show where automation can boost operational efficiency and member satisfaction.
Zillow mortgage research shows that many small borrowers will pay 10% more for every dollar borrowed than a borrower with a $400,000 loan.
Callahan & Associates provides an early look at quarterly performance results. Sneak a peek at the latest trends here.
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.
Explore best practices to streamline service, inspire leadership engagement, and improve the member experience.
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.
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.
Choosing the right credit union core technology provider helps members, employees, and the credit union thrive.
When Erling Amundson made the jump from Fortune 500s to Langley Federal Credit Union, he brought a knack for member service and systems that listen, learn, and evolve.
Credit unions improve the member experience through training, bilingual service, and bold branch strategies. Explore three stories that show what it takes to connect.
How changing consumer behavior is redefining branches as community spaces for advice, education, and connection.
Increases in credit limits strengthen trust and loyalty; denials risk driving cardholders away.
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