White-labeled app offers combine local and national coupons, drawing business right out of the gate at Frankenmuth and MidUSA credit unions.
To retain possibly restless new hires, credit unions are investing in ideation programs, career development, and community service.
Michigan State University FCU’s new Financial Innovation and Education Center promises to introduce a new generation to the credit union industry.
United FCU ($901M, St. Joseph, MI) is successfully reaching out to thousands of members and potential members by working with a local talk show radio host.
Which credit unions lead the industry in mortgage production growth? Find out in this Callahan & Associates leader table.
The experience of two credit unions shows prepping early for the TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosure form changes paid off.
Cooperatives across the land are continuing the tradition of offering tax preparation services for free this year, and if a member gets a little financial wellness help along the way as April 15 nears, all the better.
Which states posted the highest change in loans to shares? What about in negative share growth? Find out in these Callahan leader tables.
Grab the attention of existing members and bring them back into the credit union fold with a re-boarding initiative.
Which financial cooperatives are maximizing non-interest income without raising service fees for members? Find out in this Callahan leader table.
Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.
A rethink of closing costs, rate relief, and employer partnerships helped 7 17 Credit Union build an affordable housing mortgage program that works.
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.
Home equity lending is a winning option for credit unions in today’s mortgage environment. Learn how three different shops meet members’ needs.
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.
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.
The Michigan cooperative keeps everyday payments working and members happy by using a common friction point to build brand loyalty.
How a former Sam’s Club finance leader adapted his member-first mindset to a not-for-profit credit union.
How a novel role instills SchoolsFirst FCU’s future leaders with an appreciation for its past.
Arriba Advisors co-founder Tom Russell explores how credit unions can bridge the gap between a growth mindset and their technical reality.