This week, CreditUnions.com looks at popular credit union lending strategies, from decentralized lending across hundreds of branches to a member business loan program 10 years in the making.
SECU of Maryland’s move to bring its business lending operations in-house resulted in a return on investment in the range of 250 to 300 basis points.
The fine print counts, so here are some common terms found in commercial loan documents spelled out in plain English.
Credit unions are exceeding goals and breaking records quarter after quarter. In such an ideal environment, why are some still looking for the next challenge?
Small or large, ensuring the right business lending specialist has experience and talent is key to successful partnership.
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.
What do screen doors, Uncle Sam, and David Fincher all have to do with credit unions?
When it comes to influencing regulators, whether credit union bills make it into law is often not as important as the attention they attract. Here’s an update on why.
Emerging technology is addressing back-end automation and front-end security within the credit union walls.
In late July, Inland Empire community leaders sent NCUA a letter about Arrowhead’s conservatorship. On August 10, NCUA responded but failed to address the writers’ chief concern — when will they get their credit union back?
Check all the right boxes while tying your credit union compliance efforts to strategy.
Make your succession plan strategic and give it ‘teeth’ to reap the benefits of stronger governance and more effective C-suite leadership.
Lower prices and better amenities are making pre-built homes an appealing option for credit unions looking to bolster their balance sheet and borrowers stymied by the affordable housing crisis.
Data from Vanguard shows retirement preparation declines with age, leaving no generation fully ready. The gap presents both a challenge and an opportunity for credit unions.
It’s not every day a technology leader takes over HR. Vantage West’s Rob Hoyle explains why the two disciplines are linked now more than ever.
Rising credit union benefit costs don’t have to remain a permanent operating burden.
Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.
From macroeconomics to multiculturalism, the future of AI, and more, the second day of this year’s convention was packed with insights.
From new attitudes to new ways of thinking about service delivery, here’s a look at the first day of the industry’s biggest event.
Storytelling drives growth and loyalty at Navy Federal, where real member experiences become narratives that strengthen trust, reinforce value, and build lasting relationships.
A Mandate For Discovery