First Quarter Member Growth Uncovers A “Fine” Success Story
May 10, 2016
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Membership growth is on the rise across the industry, but the performance of one New York credit union makes it a notable outlier.
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State In The Spotlight: Virginia
April 30, 2016
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Virginia credit unions set records in loan originations, members, shares, loans, and much more in 2015. More members than ever are choosing Virginia credit unions as their financial institution of choice, driving up penetration metrics and average member relationships across the state.
Member Relationship Growth (4Q 2015)
April 30, 2016
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Which credit unions posted the largest growth in loan and share balances per member?
Buying a Pre-Exisiting Business
April 29, 2016
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Citadel Federal Credit Union in Thorndale, PA, recently took a novel approach to starting our credit union service organization (CUSO), Citadel Financial Services – buying a pre-existing business. We at Citadel have already had experience with CUSOs. We have long had a 60% ownership of a check processing organization and 100% ownership of an indirect lending CUSO that works through 165 auto dealer
Refinancing Is a Win-Win Situation
April 29, 2016
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Wright-Patt Credit Union has seen members affected firsthand by the economy, but the credit union has helped members, improved credit union revenue, and shown how America can get growth started.
Reorienting A Credit Union
April 29, 2016
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Changing Oregon Telco to Unitus Community Credit Union is an ongoing overhaul. Some jobs are done, but a deposit mix, segment profitability, and cross-selling are now on the front burner.
Holding to a Solid Strategy
April 29, 2016
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Legacy FCU in Birmingham aggressively began positioning itself in the marketplace several years ago and now is reaping rewards.
A Tipping Point in 2010
April 29, 2016
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North Island Credit Union put in place a rigorous cost-cutting regime as soon as the economic crisis hit.
Staff Leads the Way in a Growing Credit Union
April 29, 2016
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Members “First” Community Credit Union’s community work, good products, and products-per-member ratio contribute to its healthy numbers.
A Personal Touch
April 29, 2016
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Sooper Credit Union creates an intimate member rapport through personalized URLs.
First Quarter Member Growth Uncovers A “Fine” Success Story
Membership growth is on the rise across the industry, but the performance of one New York credit union makes it a notable outlier.
State In The Spotlight: Virginia
Virginia credit unions set records in loan originations, members, shares, loans, and much more in 2015. More members than ever are choosing Virginia credit unions ...
Member Relationship Growth (4Q 2015)
Which credit unions posted the largest growth in loan and share balances per member?
Buying a Pre-Exisiting Business
Citadel Federal Credit Union in Thorndale, PA, recently took a novel approach to starting our credit union service organization (CUSO), Citadel Financial Services - buying ...
Refinancing Is a Win-Win Situation
Wright-Patt Credit Union has seen members affected firsthand by the economy, but the credit union has helped members, improved credit union revenue, and shown how ...
Reorienting A Credit Union
Changing Oregon Telco to Unitus Community Credit Union is an ongoing overhaul. Some jobs are done, but a deposit mix, segment profitability, and cross-selling are ...
Holding to a Solid Strategy
Legacy FCU in Birmingham aggressively began positioning itself in the marketplace several years ago and now is reaping rewards.
A Tipping Point in 2010
North Island Credit Union put in place a rigorous cost-cutting regime as soon as the economic crisis hit.
Staff Leads the Way in a Growing Credit Union
Members "First" Community Credit Union's community work, good products, and products-per-member ratio contribute to its healthy numbers.
A Personal Touch
Sooper Credit Union creates an intimate member rapport through personalized URLs.
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