Basic Checking Gets A Competitive Upgrade
May 12, 2025
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Boost loyalty with lifestyle checking accounts that offer perks like telehealth, ID protection, and travel discounts.
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5 Takeaways From Trendwatch 1Q 2025
May 8, 2025
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With economic uncertainty on the horizon, credit union members are moving money into lower-term deposits and paying down debt, helping to boost margins and lower delinquency across the industry.
Meet The Finalists For The 2025 Innovation Series: Member Engagement
March 4, 2025
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This year’s finalists focus on deepening relationships to drive top-of-wallet status and keep credit unions top of mind.
Scouting Talent And Building Brand In Louisiana
February 16, 2025
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How EFCU Financial’s NIL strategy has progressed from mock negotiations to real relationships.
5 Takeaways From Trendwatch 4Q 2024
February 12, 2025
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With shares outpacing loans and indirect lending bringing in fewer members, credit unions focused on what they do best in the fourth quarter: serving core members.
Trends In Automated Decisioning For Consumer Lending
October 1, 2022
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Callahan & Associates surveyed 333 credit unions to learn about automated decisioning practices in the consumer lending portfolio. Read about the results in this interactive article.
5 Takeaways From Trendwatch 2Q 2022
September 7, 2022
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Macroeconomic shifts drove changes in member demand, which impacted top-level credit union metrics.
Credit Unions’ Auto Market Share Hits All-Time High
June 13, 2022
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Despite all the challenges associated with buying a car right now, more consumers than ever are turning to credit unions for auto loans.
Residential Lending Slows Even As Market Share Rises
June 6, 2022
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The industry closed out the first quarter with a higher percentage of the total mortgage market, although originations dropped amid decreasing inventories and a broader slowdown in home loan activity.
New Branch Strategies For A New 2020
October 19, 2020
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Credit unions have made deposit and market share gains during the year; now, many must re-evaluate their branch channels as they work to better align products and services with the changing needs of members.
Basic Checking Gets A Competitive Upgrade
Boost loyalty with lifestyle checking accounts that offer perks like telehealth, ID protection, and travel discounts.
5 Takeaways From Trendwatch 1Q 2025
With economic uncertainty on the horizon, credit union members are moving money into lower-term deposits and paying down debt, helping to boost margins and lower ...
Meet The Finalists For The 2025 Innovation Series: Member Engagement
This year’s finalists focus on deepening relationships to drive top-of-wallet status and keep credit unions top of mind.
Scouting Talent And Building Brand In Louisiana
How EFCU Financial’s NIL strategy has progressed from mock negotiations to real relationships.
5 Takeaways From Trendwatch 4Q 2024
With shares outpacing loans and indirect lending bringing in fewer members, credit unions focused on what they do best in the fourth quarter: serving core ...
Trends In Automated Decisioning For Consumer Lending
Callahan & Associates surveyed 333 credit unions to learn about automated decisioning practices in the consumer lending portfolio. Read about the results in this interactive ...
5 Takeaways From Trendwatch 2Q 2022
Macroeconomic shifts drove changes in member demand, which impacted top-level credit union metrics.
Credit Unions’ Auto Market Share Hits All-Time High
Despite all the challenges associated with buying a car right now, more consumers than ever are turning to credit unions for auto loans.
Residential Lending Slows Even As Market Share Rises
The industry closed out the first quarter with a higher percentage of the total mortgage market, although originations dropped amid decreasing inventories and a broader ...
New Branch Strategies For A New 2020
Credit unions have made deposit and market share gains during the year; now, many must re-evaluate their branch channels as they work to better align ...
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In order to adopt a more proactive strategy, the Iowa cooperative is using a dedicated product development team to promote visibility and follow-through from idea to launch.
Meet The Finalists For The 2026 Innovation Series: AI-Powered Member Experience
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This year’s finalists are reimagining how credit unions can use AI to combine cutting-edge technology with old-school member service.
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This year’s finalists are uncovering new ways to harness the power of technology to improve and expand lending across the industry.
A Small Match Builds Big Emergency Savings At Lake Trust
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A program to help staffers improve their savings skills generated more than $200,000 in deposits and helped change participants’ financial habits.
Credit Union Data Predicts Who Will Win Super Bowl 2026
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As Super Bowl LX nears, the Callahan Bowl prediction model says the Seahawks will see green en route to the Lombardi Trophy.
140 Million Reasons To Lend
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Lending is evolving, and credit unions are adapting. This week, CreditUnions.com examines how shifting economic conditions are reshaping lending strategies.
Rethinking Auto Lending And The Choices Facing Credit Union Leaders
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Credit unions are uniquely well-positioned to guide members through uncertainty and fill essential funding gaps.
What Would A 10% Credit Card Rate Cap Mean For Credit Unions And Members?
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A closer look at the trade-offs of mandated lower credit card rates reveals a delicate balance between portfolio health and member access.