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
Our Ops& Payments page is the hub for credit union-tested and approved methods to increase usage of checking accounts, credit cards, bill pay, and more.
Top Ops & Payments Articles
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.
Members By The Numbers (4Q17)
April 16, 2018
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Looking at the industry’s average member relationship, accounts per member, and dividend payout shows the bond credit unions and members share in 4Q17.
Macro-Economic And Industry Trends (4Q17)
April 12, 2018
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What credit unions need to know about members, lending, asset quality, share balances, and more at year-end 2017.
All Aboard Zelle: A New Train Takes Off On An Old Rail
April 11, 2018
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The big bank-backed P2P offering is rolling out in earnest as an emerging channel that might have the chops to be champ.
Prize-Linked Savings, Mergers In 2017, And More
April 9, 2018
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Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Credit Cards By The Numbers (4Q17)
April 9, 2018
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Credit card balances, penetration, and usage all grew at credit unions in the last quarter of the year.
Best Of March 2018
April 3, 2018
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Based on March traffic (and our editorial instincts), here are the top articles and blogs that appeared on CreditUnions.com.
How To Reward Members And Promote The Credit Union Difference
April 3, 2018
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Rogue Credit Union’s Ownership Account has helped members save $4.5 million in two years.
SEG Bonuses Underpin Deposit And Wealth Management Strategies At Elements Financial
April 2, 2018
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The Indiana credit union funds lending all year with an annual cash surge.
Credit Card Trends, Gig Economy, And Deposits
April 2, 2018
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Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Best Practices For Dealing With Card Compromises For Financial Institutions
April 2, 2018
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Proactive steps and working with the processor can help mitigate the potential damage.
Members By The Numbers (4Q17)
Looking at the industry's average member relationship, accounts per member, and dividend payout shows the bond credit unions and members share in 4Q17.
Macro-Economic And Industry Trends (4Q17)
What credit unions need to know about members, lending, asset quality, share balances, and more at year-end 2017.
All Aboard Zelle: A New Train Takes Off On An Old Rail
The big bank-backed P2P offering is rolling out in earnest as an emerging channel that might have the chops to be champ.
Prize-Linked Savings, Mergers In 2017, And More
Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Credit Cards By The Numbers (4Q17)
Credit card balances, penetration, and usage all grew at credit unions in the last quarter of the year.
Best Of March 2018
Based on March traffic (and our editorial instincts), here are the top articles and blogs that appeared on CreditUnions.com.
How To Reward Members And Promote The Credit Union Difference
Rogue Credit Union’s Ownership Account has helped members save $4.5 million in two years.
SEG Bonuses Underpin Deposit And Wealth Management Strategies At Elements Financial
The Indiana credit union funds lending all year with an annual cash surge.
Credit Card Trends, Gig Economy, And Deposits
Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Best Practices For Dealing With Card Compromises For Financial Institutions
Proactive steps and working with the processor can help mitigate the potential damage.
Browse Topics
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.