Mergers

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.

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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 financial wellbeing have helped BCU grow into one of the nation’s largest credit unions.

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Features

7 Tips To Rebrand After A Major Merger

Practical tips from marketing pros for navigating brand integration, from aligning messaging and honoring legacy to building trust and more.
Blogs

Credit Union Mergers Are On The Rise

Credit union mergers are poised to grow year-over-year for the first time in four years. The aggregate assets of merged institutions is projected to reach ...
Features

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.
Features

Change Your Name. Blaze Your Trail.

After two large Minnesota credit unions merged, staff set to work creating a new brand identity.
Features

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 ...
Industry Insights

Credit Union Consolidation Continues

Seventy credit union mergers occurred in the first six months of 2021, continuing a decades-long trend.
Industry Insights

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 ...
Features

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?
Features

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 ...
Features

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 ...
From left: Dave Valentine, chief lending and strategy officer at Illinois-based Consumers Credit Union, and his dad, Mike Valentine, CEO of BCU.

A Credit Union Bond Beyond Bloodlines

For Mike and Dave Valentine, the family business just happens to be credit unions. The father-son duo talk leadership styles, cooperative values, and the lessons they’ve learned from each other along the way.

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Colorful digital promo for Baton Rouge Telco Federal Credit Union's Era's Tour-inspired HELOC campaign. It features bold “zero out-of-pocket costs” messaging and a call-to-action button.

Home Is Where The Heart (And More) Is

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.

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