The Influence Of Credit Card Rewards On Consumers
Credit unions must optimize their rewards programs to attract consumers willing to bank with any FI that meets their credit card needs.
Credit unions must optimize their rewards programs to attract consumers willing to bank with any FI that meets their credit card needs.
Application abandonment and manual overrides drop at First Financial of Maryland FCU after it introduces machine learning to fine-tune its product suite.
When you consistently deliver an exceptional member experience in multiple channels — the branch, contact center, and online, for example — you attract and retain members.
After launching during the pandemic, when brick-and-mortar access was limited, a virtual branch has helped the New York-based cooperative engage members living further afield.
Vendors break down the problems they solve and highlight what makes them stand out in a crowded industry.
Credit unions must offer ample opportunity for members to engage with the products and services offered, enabling, supporting, and sustaining a consistent pattern of satisfactory member experiences that build loyalty no matter where members interact.
User experience is critical in the fight for institutional loyalty, and digital, although significant, is just one piece of the full puzzle
The financial atmosphere is changing. A decline in in-person transactions is leaving credit union staffers with fewer face-to-face opportunities to talk with members about financial planning and wellness. And the rise of non-traditional resources for investment and savings advice tempting resources that young people are turning to more often, according to a recent national survey
Many credit unions struggle to deliver the online experience members want. It’s time to use technology in new ways.
Credit union lending is expected to continue to grow for at least the remainder of this year, but institutions need a digital-first solution if they hope to compete.

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.