Affinity FCU is moving beyond being a transactional institution to that plus an informational one, as well as promising members to make Affinity the easiest place to do business.
State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) Raleigh, NC ($15.9 billion) introduced a Million Dollar Sweepstakes in 2007 to encourage member checking account holders to convert from paper statements to e-statements.
Bank mergers and acquisitions, both large and small, provide a crucial opportunity for increasing membership and deposits in credit unions, as typically twenty percent of the disappearing bank’s deposits will change financial institutions within a year.
GTE FCU was founded in 1935 as the credit union for the Peninsular Telephone Company. Headquartered in Tampa, GTE FCU is now the fourth largest credit union in Florida and with more than $2.1 billion in assets one of the largest 60 credit unions in the country. Unfortunately, Tampa was one of the first areas hit with the “credit crisis,” trouble in housing arriving in 2007.
The opportunity for face-to-face interaction with SEG employees is becoming increasingly scarce. What methods can credit unions employ to gain the attention of key decision-makers and potential members at these organizations?
Members 1st FCU finds early success with recent launch of private student lending solution.
Wright-Patt Credit Union found a way to respond to the unique needs of their community by developing a suite of lending products that specifically cater to first time home-buyers.
Learn how Digital Federal Credit Union successfully helped the community cope with rising gas prices and spread the value of the credit union.
Self-Help CU works to save a neighborhood distressed with foreclosures.
One Louisiana credit union turned challenges into opportunities and reports member growth over four times the industry average and loan growth over fifteen percent.
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?
Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.
Today’s job market is shaped by skills based expectations, with employers slowing entry level hiring and placing greater emphasis on applied experience.
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.
Traditional risk tools alone aren’t enough. Portfolio protection must evolve to meet members within the lending experience itself.
The Ohio cooperative is refining the role of its foundation to clarify what belongs within the credit union and what belongs under its charitable arm, strengthening focus and long term strategy for both.
The credit union migrated its on-premises contact center and implemented workforce management software to maximize efficiency, minimize costs, and provide a better member experience.
A new approach to vehicle affordability for credit unions.
Youth banking programs, in-school branches, and a warm handoff to adulthood builds habits and relationships that last well beyond graduation.
Callahan & Associates provides an early look at quarterly performance results. Sneak a peek at the latest trends here.