5 Lessons For Buying A Bank
August 11, 2024
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Bank purchases have become an increasingly popular expansion strategy. Here are five lessons from credit unions who’ve been through the trenches.
Mergers
Change Your Name. Blaze Your Trail.
July 15, 2024
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After two large Minnesota credit unions merged, staff set to work creating a new brand identity.
BCU Builds National Reach One Relationship At A Time
October 9, 2023
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The Illinois-based cooperative built its business around meeting the needs of some of Americas most admired companies. Deep relationships, diverse products, and a focus on financial wellbeing have helped BCU grow into one of the nation’s largest credit unions.
Credit Union Consolidation Continues
October 18, 2021
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Seventy credit union mergers occurred in the first six months of 2021, continuing a decades-long trend.
Credit Union Mergers Fall For The Sixth Straight Year
March 15, 2021
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The number of credit union mergers has fallen for six years; however, the aggregate assets of merged institutions reached a record $8.4 billion with the help of two significant mergers.
Macro Overiew And Industry Trends (1Q20)
June 30, 2020
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The longest economic expansionary period in U.S. history has come to an end. What else should credit unions know at first quarter?
How To Complete A Merger … Remotely
June 17, 2020
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Georgia’s Own Credit Union was months away from finalizing a merger when the coronavirus pandemic hit. Rather than hitting pause, the credit union devised a plan to forge ahead.
Macro Overiew And Industry Trends (4Q19)
April 15, 2020
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Despite a slow first quarter, the industry reported strong growth across core financials in the past 12 months. What else should credit unions know at fourth quarter?
4 Tipping Points For A Core Conversion
December 3, 2019
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Maintenance, integration issues, pricing, and even vendor disinterest can be cues that a new partner is in order.
United FCU Demonstrates The Benefits Of Being A Credit Union
November 4, 2019
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The credit union charter saved an ailing Indiana bank, retained local ownership, and assuaged community concerns regarding employment and sustainability.
5 Lessons For Buying A Bank
Bank purchases have become an increasingly popular expansion strategy. Here are five lessons from credit unions who’ve been through the trenches.
Change Your Name. Blaze Your Trail.
After two large Minnesota credit unions merged, staff set to work creating a new brand identity.
BCU Builds National Reach One Relationship At A Time
The Illinois-based cooperative built its business around meeting the needs of some of Americas most admired companies. Deep relationships, diverse products, and a focus on ...
Credit Union Consolidation Continues
Seventy credit union mergers occurred in the first six months of 2021, continuing a decades-long trend.
Credit Union Mergers Fall For The Sixth Straight Year
The number of credit union mergers has fallen for six years; however, the aggregate assets of merged institutions reached a record $8.4 billion with the ...
Macro Overiew And Industry Trends (1Q20)
The longest economic expansionary period in U.S. history has come to an end. What else should credit unions know at first quarter?
How To Complete A Merger … Remotely
Georgia’s Own Credit Union was months away from finalizing a merger when the coronavirus pandemic hit. Rather than hitting pause, the credit union devised a ...
Macro Overiew And Industry Trends (4Q19)
Despite a slow first quarter, the industry reported strong growth across core financials in the past 12 months. What else should credit unions know at ...
4 Tipping Points For A Core Conversion
Maintenance, integration issues, pricing, and even vendor disinterest can be cues that a new partner is in order.
United FCU Demonstrates The Benefits Of Being A Credit Union
The credit union charter saved an ailing Indiana bank, retained local ownership, and assuaged community concerns regarding employment and sustainability.
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