Know Your Borrowers And Other Business Lending Best Practices
December 21, 2015
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Leaders from Illinois-based 1st MidAmerica Credit Union share what an MBL program 10 years in the making looks like.
Member Business Lending (MBL)
Leaning Into Loans
November 16, 2015
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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.
How To Move To An In-House Business Model
November 16, 2015
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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.
Explaining The Fine Print Of Member Business Loan Documents
November 16, 2015
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The fine print counts, so here are some common terms found in commercial loan documents spelled out in plain English.
A Mandate For Discovery
October 28, 2015
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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?
A Critical Choice: Choosing The Best Business Lending Vendor
October 12, 2015
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Small or large, ensuring the right business lending specialist has experience and talent is key to successful partnership.
Anatomy Of A Leadership Culture
September 14, 2015
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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.
5 Things To Learn From 1Q 2015 Strategy & Performance
July 28, 2015
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What do screen doors, Uncle Sam, and David Fincher all have to do with credit unions?
On Lawmakers And Credit Unions
June 25, 2015
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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.
3 Technology Trends That Will Affect Credit Union Lending In 2015
April 1, 2015
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Emerging technology is addressing back-end automation and front-end security within the credit union walls.
Know Your Borrowers And Other Business Lending Best Practices
Leaders from Illinois-based 1st MidAmerica Credit Union share what an MBL program 10 years in the making looks like.
Leaning Into Loans
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 ...
How To Move To An In-House Business Model
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 ...
Explaining The Fine Print Of Member Business Loan Documents
The fine print counts, so here are some common terms found in commercial loan documents spelled out in plain English.
A Critical Choice: Choosing The Best Business Lending Vendor
Small or large, ensuring the right business lending specialist has experience and talent is key to successful partnership.
Anatomy Of A Leadership Culture
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 ...
5 Things To Learn From 1Q 2015 Strategy & Performance
What do screen doors, Uncle Sam, and David Fincher all have to do with credit unions?
On Lawmakers And 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 ...
3 Technology Trends That Will Affect Credit Union Lending In 2015
Emerging technology is addressing back-end automation and front-end security within the credit union walls.
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Growth Is A Mindset, But Success Is In The Contract
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Arriba Advisors co-founder Tom Russell explores how credit unions can bridge the gap between a growth mindset and their technical reality.
Fraud Is Faster, Smarter, And Harder To Stop. Here’s How To.
Callahan & Associates
RKL offers insight, expertise, and experience to help fight off growing threats.
The Numbers Are Good. The Moment Is Hard.
William Hunt
Members are anxious about their financial futures, even as credit unions remain financially strong. Institutions that respond to this moment can make 2026 a turning point.
Wages Are Growing. Wallets Are Not.
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Global events are flowing directly into household budgets, reshaping how credit union members save, borrow, and cope. Such trends don’t always show up in headline data.
Credit Unions Are Having A Margin Moment
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Credit unions are benefiting from a rare margin advantage as loans reprice slower than deposits. The question now is how institutions will use that strength to better serve members.
Where Have All The Members Gone?
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Membership growth is slowing, but financial activity is not. What does the modern financial relationship look like?
5 Takeaways From First Quarter Credit Union Performance Data
William Hunt
Inflation, war, and uncertain futures have reshaped members’ needs in 2026. What does credit union performance data from the first quarter of 2026 say about household budgets, inflation pressures, and more?
New Highs For Equity Markets Despite Iran And Oil Prices
Jason Haley
Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.
New Graduates Face A Cautious Job-Hiring Landscape
Tony Waltrich
Today’s job market is shaped by skills based expectations, with employers slowing entry level hiring and placing greater emphasis on applied experience.
A Credit Union Journey Into Cryptocurrency And Stablecoins
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St. Cloud Financial is betting on digital assets to protect member relationships and future relevance. It’s picked up lessons for other leaders along the way.
A Mandate For Discovery