Best Of Cooperative Strategy 2016
December 30, 2016
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Five lessons in setting short- and long-term goals.
Niche Lending
One Size Fits None
November 22, 2016
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A multichannel marketing strategy yields success in a dual market.
Why Nusenda Partners With Local Organizations To Vet Small-Dollar Loans
August 29, 2016
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The New Mexico credit union puts community capital and cooperative principles to work.
A Team Solution To The Payday Lending Problem
August 22, 2016
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Redstone Federal Credit Union combines risk and reward in its counseling-lending program and casts a wary eye at proposed CFPB changes in short-term loan regs.
In The Year 2025
June 30, 2016
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Future shock, building a credit union blockchain, and a sustainable initiative to create credit union awareness were all topics at America’s Credit Union Conference.
CFPB Payday Lending Rule Requires Speaking Up
June 23, 2016
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New regs would provide a safe harbor under NCUA rule, but some say the effects could re-define small-dollar lending and sharply reduce availability.
Joining the Credit Union Student Choice Network
April 29, 2016
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Wright-Patt CU wanted to set up a student lending program and found it could team with the new Credit Union Student Choice network.
Ent Seizes the FHA Opportunity
April 29, 2016
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Ent Credit Union ($2.4B, Colorado Springs, CO) has seen significant growth and opportunity in their FHA program.
A Personal Touch
April 29, 2016
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Sooper Credit Union creates an intimate member rapport through personalized URLs.
MECE Credit Union Takes Advantage of its Base
April 29, 2016
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A strong membership frees up resources to build a stronger credit union.
Why Nusenda Partners With Local Organizations To Vet Small-Dollar Loans
The New Mexico credit union puts community capital and cooperative principles to work.
A Team Solution To The Payday Lending Problem
Redstone Federal Credit Union combines risk and reward in its counseling-lending program and casts a wary eye at proposed CFPB changes in short-term loan regs. ...
In The Year 2025
Future shock, building a credit union blockchain, and a sustainable initiative to create credit union awareness were all topics at America’s Credit Union Conference.
CFPB Payday Lending Rule Requires Speaking Up
New regs would provide a safe harbor under NCUA rule, but some say the effects could re-define small-dollar lending and sharply reduce availability.
Joining the Credit Union Student Choice Network
Wright-Patt CU wanted to set up a student lending program and found it could team with the new Credit Union Student Choice network.
Ent Seizes the FHA Opportunity
Ent Credit Union ($2.4B, Colorado Springs, CO) has seen significant growth and opportunity in their FHA program.
A Personal Touch
Sooper Credit Union creates an intimate member rapport through personalized URLs.
MECE Credit Union Takes Advantage of its Base
A strong membership frees up resources to build a stronger credit union.
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What Makes Good AI Policy? Start With Curiosity And Accountability.
Marc Rapport
As credit unions move from experimentation to adoption, leaders offer firsthand knowledge on what separates weak policies from strong ones that actually work.
Governance And Guardrails Help Credit Unions Navigate AI
Aaron Passman
How Members Cooperative focuses on structure, oversight, and clear expectations to ensure AI supports, not undermines, long term strategy.
What’s In A Name: Chief AI Officer
Aaron Passman
As Hudson Valley Credit Union’s artificial intelligence chief, Preetha Sekharan holds a rare role in the industry, but it’s one that is likely to become far more common in the future.
All Eyes On AI
Aaron Passman
Artificial intelligence for credit unions has moved from a future concept to today’s full-fledged leadership and governance challenge.
The Callahan Guide To The 2026 Final Four
Tony Waltrich
What happens when credit union performance data meets March Madness? Callahan’s proprietary model breaks down state-level results to forecast who takes home the hardware.
A Rewards Program That Relies On Relationships, Not Usage
Savana Morie
Nuvision’s Added Advantage program tracks member engagement across the credit union, then rewards relationships through better pricing and other perks.
Innovations Financial Bets Big On Small Business Lending
Aaron Passman
CDFI grant funding helps the Florida cooperative offer microloans for small businesses after many banks pulled out of its market.
How Marine Credit Union Shifted Its Foundation From Siloed To Symbiotic
Savana Morie
By aligning governance, leadership, and day to day operations, Marine Credit Union transformed its foundation from a parallel operation into a visible extension of the credit union brand.
How Today’s Market Is Stress-Testing Credit Union And Bank Earnings Models
Andrew Lepczyk
Credit union and bank earnings reflect different business objectives. Those differences matter for how financial institutions serve their markets.
How Does BCU Put AI Policy Into Practice?
Marc Rapport
AI governance matters as much as innovation when it comes to AI. Learn how BCU built an AI practice that prioritizes data integrity, risk management, and real world decision making.