Keep The Mortgage. Ditch The Fees.
A rethink of closing costs, rate relief, and employer partnerships helped 7 17 Credit Union build an affordable housing mortgage program that works.
A rethink of closing costs, rate relief, and employer partnerships helped 7 17 Credit Union build an affordable housing mortgage program that works.
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.
The Ohio cooperative is refining the role of its foundation to clarify what belongs within the credit union and what belongs under its charitable arm, strengthening focus and long term strategy for both.
The CXO of Wright-Patt Credit Union talks about what’s changed, what’s stayed the same, and what matters most as the industry evolves.
Member experience leaders talk about what’s changed, what’s stayed the same, and what matters most as the industry evolves.
The Ohio-based cooperative has partnered with a fintech to offer fractional investing as part of its financial education curriculum in local schools.
Don’t stop reading because you think this is a love letter to Zohran Mamdani. It’s not about politics; it’s about connection and authenticity. His people-first campaign offers four lessons for credit unions on speaking with purpose and being heard.
The Ohio credit union’s Sunshine Community Fund is backing new homes in Dayton, combining financial support, education, and cross-team collaboration to empower first-time buyers.
Practical tips from marketing pros for navigating brand integration, from aligning messaging and honoring legacy to building trust and more.
First quarter data shows how rising costs are pushing consumers toward flexibility and reshaping borrowing and saving habits.

A dedicated CUSO holding company allows WSECU to move beyond building and back fintech partners it helps shape and scale.

Advancial FCU links internal service standards, employee feedback, and peer recognition to create a more consistent experience for both staff and members.

MSUFCU takes a hands-on approach to fintech, piloting solutions through its in-house lab before scaling and backing them through a wholly owned CUSO.

Affinity Plus FCU has a clear member service mantra: digital for daily, human when it’s hard. Its CEO and CFO share what that looks like in practice.

The New Hampshire cooperative shares how its fintech arm, Service Ventures, evaluates investments, balances risk, and defines success.

Industry leaders share how they approach fintech investment, balancing immediate needs with longer-term bets while keeping member value and mission at the center.

New data from Gallup shows half of all employees who work for companies that pay for AI tools use them. Credit unions are building their own momentum.

For Mike and Dave Valentine, the family business just happens to be credit unions. The father-son duo talk leadership styles, cooperative values, and the lessons they’ve learned from each other along the way.

People who are truly financially thriving have both means and a sense of security that comes from confidence about the future. Building that kind of emotional engagement requires a deliberate design of everyday interactions.
What Credit Unions Can Learn From Mamdani’s Campaign