Impact Strategies From March 2023
March 27, 2023
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A look back at strategies and ideas that help credit unions make an even bigger difference in the communities they serve.
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5 Reasons To Integrate Your Consumer and Mortgage Lending Technology
March 20, 2023
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From improving cross-sell opportunities to increasing efficiency, and beyond, here’s why credit unions should rethink their origination systems.
A Path To Affordable Homeownership For Military Members
March 20, 2023
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An initiative from VyStar Credit Union aims to give back to those who have served the country by making it easier for them to afford a home.
Banking Desert? Not So Fast, Says Great Lakes Credit Union.
February 27, 2023
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While the cooperative is focused on filling financial services gaps in the Chicagoland area, a host of community partners are working to meet other needs.
Homebuyer Demographics Shift Again
February 27, 2023
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Americans are buying their first homes — and selling them — at the oldest average age on record.
5 Takeaways From Trendwatch 4Q 2022
February 21, 2023
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Dive into the performance trends that shaped the final quarter of the year, and learn how those metrics could impact the months ahead.
Tiny Houses Are Helping Redwood Credit Union Address A Big Problem
February 6, 2023
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The California-based cooperative is writing loans for small properties to help combat the affordable-housing crisis.
2023 Vendor Showcase
January 17, 2023
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Vendors break down the problems they solve and highlight what makes them stand out in a crowded industry.
Mortgage Sales Fall To Decades-Long Low
January 9, 2023
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Sustained increases to the federal funds rate have driven credit unions to keep more loans on the books for longer
It’s Time To Join The Robot Revolution
October 31, 2022
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AI, chat bots, autonomous programs, and more are improving member service and back-office efficiency.
Impact Strategies From March 2023
A look back at strategies and ideas that help credit unions make an even bigger difference in the communities they serve.
5 Reasons To Integrate Your Consumer and Mortgage Lending Technology
From improving cross-sell opportunities to increasing efficiency, and beyond, here’s why credit unions should rethink their origination systems.
A Path To Affordable Homeownership For Military Members
An initiative from VyStar Credit Union aims to give back to those who have served the country by making it easier for them to afford ...
Banking Desert? Not So Fast, Says Great Lakes Credit Union.
While the cooperative is focused on filling financial services gaps in the Chicagoland area, a host of community partners are working to meet other needs.
Homebuyer Demographics Shift Again
Americans are buying their first homes — and selling them — at the oldest average age on record.
5 Takeaways From Trendwatch 4Q 2022
Dive into the performance trends that shaped the final quarter of the year, and learn how those metrics could impact the months ahead.
Tiny Houses Are Helping Redwood Credit Union Address A Big Problem
The California-based cooperative is writing loans for small properties to help combat the affordable-housing crisis.
2023 Vendor Showcase
Vendors break down the problems they solve and highlight what makes them stand out in a crowded industry.
Mortgage Sales Fall To Decades-Long Low
Sustained increases to the federal funds rate have driven credit unions to keep more loans on the books for longer
It’s Time To Join The Robot Revolution
AI, chat bots, autonomous programs, and more are improving member service and back-office efficiency.
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Future Bets From Today’s Credit Unions
Marc Rapport
Industry leaders share how they approach fintech investment, balancing immediate needs with longer-term bets while keeping member value and mission at the center.
Competing For Gen Z, SMBs, And The Future Of Money
Callahan & Associates
Credit unions that enable seamless movement between fiat and digital assets position themselves as a trusted on- and off-ramp.
The Financial Readiness Gap: Credit Unions Evaluate It Every Day. But Who Builds It?
Callahan & Associates
The credit unions that win the next generation will be the ones that showed up early, when young members were forming habits and deciding whom to trust.
Defending Your Credit Union Against Fraud Means Fighting Fire With Smarter Fire
Callahan & Associates
The challenge is no longer whether to adopt AI, but how to adopt it responsibly with the right governance, the right partners, and the right balance between technology and human oversight.
Digital Assets Are Coming For Payments. Are Credit Unions Ready?
Andrew Lepczyk
McKinsey projects trillions of dollars in growth across digital assets, with money movement emerging as one of the biggest opportunities.
The Long Game For Fintech At FORUM Credit Union
Marc Rapport
The Indiana cooperative blends internal development with selective partnerships to meet members’ needs today now while positioning for what’s next.
Mission Fed Weighs Fintech Returns Against Real-World Fit
Marc Rapport
The San Diego cooperative leans on its CUSO and the CURQL network to make fintech investments, but member needs still guide which solutions ultimately make it into the credit union’s operations.
AI Boot Camp Is More Than Basic Training At Clearview FCU
Aaron Passman
Hands-on work with artificial intelligence tools is future-proofing staff members, giving them the confidence to adopt new technology and embrace efficiencies.
Stable Economy. Strained Households.
Andrew Lepczyk
Wages briefly caught up with inflation, but rising costs have pushed them back into negative territory. Here’s what that shift means for member finances and credit union performance.
Fintech Grounded In Mission As Much As Market Opportunity
Marc Rapport
Suncoast Credit Union balances near-term needs with longer-term bets, applying discipline to timing, valuation, and fit to decide when to invest and when to walk away.