Why Can’t Bigger Be Better?
March 2, 2017
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This is not an indictment of large credit unions. Instead, I hope it’s a reminder to all of us of why we’re here.
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3 Ways To Engage Your Digital Members
March 1, 2017
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Expand your payment channels, conduct a “user journey” audit, and partner with experienced, trusted providers.
A 5-Year Plan To Hit $1 Billion In Assets
February 20, 2017
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How Texas Trust’s approach to lending, technology, and convenience paved the path to asset growth.
Lending By The Numbers (3Q 2016)
February 13, 2017
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Credit unions originated $343.6 billion through third quarter 2016 — that’s an all-time record. See which areas contributed to this double-digit year-over-year growth.
The Truth Of TRID
January 23, 2017
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Callahan & Associates surveyed more than 200 credit union executives regarding their preparation, implementation, and post-TRID experiences.
Best Of Mortgage 2016
January 7, 2017
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Credit unions used creative ways to serve new markets and members throughout 2016, and they survived the first year of some dramatic document changes.
Best Of CreditUnions.com 2016: Mortgage, Payments, Marketing, And More
January 2, 2017
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Four can’t-miss data points featured this week on CreditUnions.com.
How To Lay The Foundation For Construction Loans
December 28, 2016
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Directions Credit Union has increased its construction portfolio nearly 50% year-over-year. Here’s how the Ohio credit union does it.
The Driving Decision To Offer Auto Leases
December 21, 2016
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Ohio-based Directions Credit Union has originated $104 million in auto leases since 2012. Here’s how.
A Strategy To Centralize Lending And Increase Efficiency
December 19, 2016
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University Credit Union in Orono, ME, creates new positions and titles to streamline its lending environment.
3 Ways To Engage Your Digital Members
Expand your payment channels, conduct a “user journey” audit, and partner with experienced, trusted providers.
A 5-Year Plan To Hit $1 Billion In Assets
How Texas Trust’s approach to lending, technology, and convenience paved the path to asset growth.
Lending By The Numbers (3Q 2016)
Credit unions originated $343.6 billion through third quarter 2016 — that's an all-time record. See which areas contributed to this double-digit year-over-year growth.
The Truth Of TRID
Callahan & Associates surveyed more than 200 credit union executives regarding their preparation, implementation, and post-TRID experiences.
Best Of Mortgage 2016
Credit unions used creative ways to serve new markets and members throughout 2016, and they survived the first year of some dramatic document changes.
Best Of CreditUnions.com 2016: Mortgage, Payments, Marketing, And More
Four can't-miss data points featured this week on CreditUnions.com.
How To Lay The Foundation For Construction Loans
Directions Credit Union has increased its construction portfolio nearly 50% year-over-year. Here’s how the Ohio credit union does it.
The Driving Decision To Offer Auto Leases
Ohio-based Directions Credit Union has originated $104 million in auto leases since 2012. Here’s how.
A Strategy To Centralize Lending And Increase Efficiency
University Credit Union in Orono, ME, creates new positions and titles to streamline its lending environment.
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Why Can’t Bigger Be Better?