Macro-Economic And Industry Trends (4Q17)
April 12, 2018
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What credit unions need to know about members, lending, asset quality, share balances, and more at year-end 2017.
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5 Design Elements That Influence Member Behavior
April 11, 2018
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Every detail in the member experience sends a message about how they should act. Thoughtful tweaks on the credit union’s part can lead to smarter choices from members.
The Threat And Opportunity In The Gig Economy
April 2, 2018
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It’s time to ask questions and think strategically about how to help this fast-growing segment of the American workforce.
The Great Debt Paydown Challenge
March 28, 2018
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How one Wisconsin credit union encourages members to reduce debt and improve their debt-to-income ratio.
Trends In Technology (Part 3)
March 26, 2018
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The confluence of technology, research, capital, and optimism has given rise to a frenetic pace of innovation.These four will have far-reaching effects on credit unions everywhere. Part 3: Workforce automation.
2018 Executive Priorities At-A-Glance
March 19, 2018
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Feedback from Callahan’s 2018 Executive Outlook Survey identifies industry challenges and opportunities for the months ahead.
Can I Join Your Credit Union?
March 12, 2018
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Credit unions face enough perceptual barriers to growing membership. Returned mail fees and census tracts don’t need to be among them.
Credit Unions Welcome 4.7M New Members
March 5, 2018
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As the movement adds members, relationships and market share also increase.
5 Reasons To Watch Callahan’s 4Q17 Trendwatch
March 5, 2018
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Early data trends help leaders prepare for year-end analysis.
State In The Spotlight: New York
March 1, 2018
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Both the average share balance and average share accounts per member for New York credit unions was higher than national averages.
Macro-Economic And Industry Trends (4Q17)
What credit unions need to know about members, lending, asset quality, share balances, and more at year-end 2017.
5 Design Elements That Influence Member Behavior
Every detail in the member experience sends a message about how they should act. Thoughtful tweaks on the credit union’s part can lead to smarter ...
The Great Debt Paydown Challenge
How one Wisconsin credit union encourages members to reduce debt and improve their debt-to-income ratio.
Trends In Technology (Part 3)
The confluence of technology, research, capital, and optimism has given rise to a frenetic pace of innovation.These four will have far-reaching effects on credit unions ...
2018 Executive Priorities At-A-Glance
Feedback from Callahan’s 2018 Executive Outlook Survey identifies industry challenges and opportunities for the months ahead.
Can I Join Your Credit Union?
Credit unions face enough perceptual barriers to growing membership. Returned mail fees and census tracts don’t need to be among them.
Credit Unions Welcome 4.7M New Members
As the movement adds members, relationships and market share also increase.
5 Reasons To Watch Callahan’s 4Q17 Trendwatch
Early data trends help leaders prepare for year-end analysis.
State In The Spotlight: New York
Both the average share balance and average share accounts per member for New York credit unions was higher than national averages.
Browse Topics
Markets Flip From Pricing Cuts To 50% Chance Of Hikes
Jason Haley
Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.
Keep The Mortgage. Ditch The Fees.
Savana Morie
A rethink of closing costs, rate relief, and employer partnerships helped 7 17 Credit Union build an affordable housing mortgage program that works.
Home Is Where The Heart (And More) Is
Aaron Passman
Where is mortgage growth coming from right now? This week, CreditUnions.com covers a mix of home equity campaigns, targeted affordability programs, and niche lending strategies that are bringing borrowers back into the market.
3 Ways To Market For HELOC Success
Aaron Passman
Home equity lending is a winning option for credit unions in today’s mortgage environment. Learn how three different shops meet members’ needs.
Small House, Big Opportunity: 2 Takes On Manufactured Home Loans
Aaron Passman
Manufactured home loans can provide members access to affordable housing, including those in rural areas. Two credit unions share how they approach the niche product.
Mortgage Lending Is Back, But It Looks Different
Tony Waltrich
After a prolonged slowdown, signs of life are returning to mortgage lending. Growth is uneven, with first-time buyers and shifting rate dynamics driving activity in select segments.
MSUFCU Turns A Break In Payments Into A Member Experience Moment
Aaron Passman
The Michigan cooperative keeps everyday payments working and members happy by using a common friction point to build brand loyalty.
Insights From The Outside: Don Rositano
Marc Rapport
How a former Sam’s Club finance leader adapted his member-first mindset to a not-for-profit credit union.
What’s In A Name: Vice President Of History And Culture
Aaron Passman
How a novel role instills SchoolsFirst FCU’s future leaders with an appreciation for its past.
Growth Is A Mindset, But Success Is In The Contract
Callahan & Associates
Arriba Advisors co-founder Tom Russell explores how credit unions can bridge the gap between a growth mindset and their technical reality.
The Threat And Opportunity In The Gig Economy