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.
Are Faster Payments Fast Enough For A Real-Time World?
September 10, 2018
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ACH speed-up really needs to be just the beginning as consumer expectations ramp up for real-time payments.
High Reward = High Return For This Plastic Program
September 5, 2018
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Three percent cash back and $59 a year are among the terms of Alliant Credit Union’s new credit card offering.
What’s In Our Wallet?
August 29, 2018
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An informal office poll attempts to identify differences in attitudes on paper payments.
4 Ways Credit Union Market Share Is Growing
August 28, 2018
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As membership climbs higher, the variety and number of accounts members hold also rises.
3 Takeaways From Trendwatch 2Q 2018
August 22, 2018
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Loans, liquidity, and credit union love. How did credit unions perform in the second quarter?
How To Prepare For Contactless EMV Adoption
August 20, 2018
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Adoption trajectory means it’s time for credit unions to understand and empower the use of dual interface cards.
Loan-to-Share Ratio Nears Record High
August 20, 2018
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As loan growth outpaces deposit growth, the industry loan-to-share ratio reaches 82.9%.
15 Years. 5 In-School Branches. $500,000 In Deposits.
August 16, 2018
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How Las Colinas FCU’s student-run branches in area elementary schools help hone a savings habit.
HSAs And Deposit Growth, Online Banking, And Gen Y
August 13, 2018
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Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
A Role For HSAs In Deposit Growth
August 13, 2018
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In a world of rising healthcare deductibles, one Keystone State cooperative is using health savings accounts to help members take control of their finances.
Are Faster Payments Fast Enough For A Real-Time World?
ACH speed-up really needs to be just the beginning as consumer expectations ramp up for real-time payments.
High Reward = High Return For This Plastic Program
Three percent cash back and $59 a year are among the terms of Alliant Credit Union’s new credit card offering.
What’s In Our Wallet?
An informal office poll attempts to identify differences in attitudes on paper payments.
4 Ways Credit Union Market Share Is Growing
As membership climbs higher, the variety and number of accounts members hold also rises.
3 Takeaways From Trendwatch 2Q 2018
Loans, liquidity, and credit union love. How did credit unions perform in the second quarter?
How To Prepare For Contactless EMV Adoption
Adoption trajectory means it’s time for credit unions to understand and empower the use of dual interface cards.
Loan-to-Share Ratio Nears Record High
As loan growth outpaces deposit growth, the industry loan-to-share ratio reaches 82.9%.
15 Years. 5 In-School Branches. $500,000 In Deposits.
How Las Colinas FCU’s student-run branches in area elementary schools help hone a savings habit.
HSAs And Deposit Growth, Online Banking, And Gen Y
Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
A Role For HSAs In Deposit Growth
In a world of rising healthcare deductibles, one Keystone State cooperative is using health savings accounts to help members take control of their finances.
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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.