Innovation At The Speed Of Payments (Part 1)
Credit union leaders share how they’re navigating the fast lane of payments innovation—balancing speed, trust, and tech to meet rising member expectations.
Ops & Payments
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Ask An Analyst: How Is Gen Z Reshaping Payments?
In a rapidly evolving payments landscape, Gen Z prefers simpler, frictionless systems.
What Should Credit Unions Know About Stablecoins?
Congress is considering new legislation around cryptocurrency, and these new tools could have profound implications for the industry.
CreditUnions.com 2022: Best Of Lending
December 26, 2022
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As we celebrate the holiday season, the office of Callahan & Associates will be closed Dec. 26 through Jan. 2. Enjoy this selection of the best of 2022, and we’ll see you in 2023. A Call For Cooperatives To Close The Racial Homeownership Gap GreenState Credit Union has committed $1 billion toward home loans
Impact Strategies From December 2022
December 19, 2022
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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.
Wings Financial Scores Major Points With Its Amazon-Loving Members
December 12, 2022
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The Twin Cities cooperative is the first credit union to let members use their credit card points to shop with the e-commerce titan.
Small Change Makes A Big Difference At St. Mary’s
December 5, 2022
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The New Hampshire credit union’s 603 checking program will donate up to $20,000 to four area charities in its first year alone.
Real-Time Payments Funding Agents 101
November 29, 2022
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Watch today, to learn what credit unions should know about using funding agents to connect to real-time payment rails
Credit Unions Pivot In Response To Rising Rates (Part 2)
November 28, 2022
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Credit unions balance agility and liquidity as they raise rates on what they pay and what they lend while keeping an eye on members’ financial welfare.
Credit Unions Pivot In Response To Rising Rates (Part 1)
November 21, 2022
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Credit unions balance agility and liquidity as they raise rates on what they pay and what they lend while keeping an eye on members’ financial welfare.
Rising Rates Drive Down Share Growth
November 21, 2022
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A confluence of major factors have resulted in some of the weakest share growth in several years.
Why Did BCU Reduce Fees And Form A Financial Wellbeing CUSO?
November 7, 2022
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A shift toward a purpose-driven mindset has helped the Illinois cooperative drive sustainable growth while expanding operations.
Credit Card Lending Rebounds As Savings Declines
November 7, 2022
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Record inflation has contributed to a surge in credit card spending, reversing a trend noted early in the pandemic.
CreditUnions.com 2022: Best Of Lending
As we celebrate the holiday season, the office of Callahan & Associates will be closed Dec. 26 through Jan. 2. Enjoy this selection of the ...
Impact Strategies From December 2022
A look back at strategies and ideas that help credit unions make an even bigger difference in the communities they serve.
Wings Financial Scores Major Points With Its Amazon-Loving Members
The Twin Cities cooperative is the first credit union to let members use their credit card points to shop with the e-commerce titan.
Small Change Makes A Big Difference At St. Mary’s
The New Hampshire credit union’s 603 checking program will donate up to $20,000 to four area charities in its first year alone.
Real-Time Payments Funding Agents 101
Watch today, to learn what credit unions should know about using funding agents to connect to real-time payment rails
Credit Unions Pivot In Response To Rising Rates (Part 2)
Credit unions balance agility and liquidity as they raise rates on what they pay and what they lend while keeping an eye on members’ financial ...
Credit Unions Pivot In Response To Rising Rates (Part 1)
Credit unions balance agility and liquidity as they raise rates on what they pay and what they lend while keeping an eye on members’ financial ...
Rising Rates Drive Down Share Growth
A confluence of major factors have resulted in some of the weakest share growth in several years.
Why Did BCU Reduce Fees And Form A Financial Wellbeing CUSO?
A shift toward a purpose-driven mindset has helped the Illinois cooperative drive sustainable growth while expanding operations.
Credit Card Lending Rebounds As Savings Declines
Record inflation has contributed to a surge in credit card spending, reversing a trend noted early in the pandemic.
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Keep The Mortgage. Ditch The Fees.
Savana Morie
A rethink of closing costs, rate relief, and employer partnerships helped 7 17 Credit Union build an affordable housing mortgage program that works.
Home Is Where The Heart (And More) Is
Aaron Passman
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.
3 Ways To Market For HELOC Success
Aaron Passman
Home equity lending is a winning option for credit unions in today’s mortgage environment. Learn how three different shops meet members’ needs.
Small House, Big Opportunity: 2 Takes On Manufactured Home Loans
Aaron Passman
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.
Mortgage Lending Is Back, But It Looks Different
Tony Waltrich
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.
MSUFCU Turns A Break In Payments Into A Member Experience Moment
Aaron Passman
The Michigan cooperative keeps everyday payments working and members happy by using a common friction point to build brand loyalty.
Insights From The Outside: Don Rositano
Marc Rapport
How a former Sam’s Club finance leader adapted his member-first mindset to a not-for-profit credit union.
What’s In A Name: Vice President Of History And Culture
Aaron Passman
How a novel role instills SchoolsFirst FCU’s future leaders with an appreciation for its past.
Growth Is A Mindset, But Success Is In The Contract
Callahan & Associates
Arriba Advisors co-founder Tom Russell explores how credit unions can bridge the gap between a growth mindset and their technical reality.
Fraud Is Faster, Smarter, And Harder To Stop. Here’s How To.
Callahan & Associates
RKL offers insight, expertise, and experience to help fight off growing threats.