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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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.
A Modern-Day Look At Payments
April 2, 2018
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Credit unions can seize the moment by empowering instant payments in the car, at home, anywhere, anytime.
3 Credit Card Trends To Watch In 2018
April 2, 2018
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More than 75% of credit union credit card issuers grew at a below-average rate in 2017. How can cooperatives buck this trend in 2018?
The Great Debt Paydown Challenge
March 28, 2018
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How one Wisconsin credit union encourages members to reduce debt and improve their debt-to-income ratio.
My First Credit Card
March 14, 2018
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One millennial’s quest to understand the hype behind the plastic and find the perfect fit.
Back-Seat Texting Hints At What’s To Come
March 13, 2018
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The keynote speaker at CULytics uses a personal ancedote to underscore how the future of digital banking isn’t just here, it’s behind him.
Debit Rewards, Market Expansion, And A New Charter
March 12, 2018
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Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
A Debit Card That Rewards Education
March 12, 2018
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Texas Trust’s Spirit Debit Rewards program has contributed $1.5 million to local schools in seven years.
Best Of February 2018
March 6, 2018
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Based on February traffic (and our editorial instincts), here are the top articles and blogs that appeared on CreditUnions.com.
State In The Spotlight: New York
March 1, 2018
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Both the average share balance and average share accounts per member for New York credit unions was higher than national averages.
The ‘E’ Word
February 27, 2018
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Is it time for comprehensive federal data security regulations? And what might they look like?
A Modern-Day Look At Payments
Credit unions can seize the moment by empowering instant payments in the car, at home, anywhere, anytime.
The Great Debt Paydown Challenge
How one Wisconsin credit union encourages members to reduce debt and improve their debt-to-income ratio.
My First Credit Card
One millennial’s quest to understand the hype behind the plastic and find the perfect fit.
Back-Seat Texting Hints At What’s To Come
The keynote speaker at CULytics uses a personal ancedote to underscore how the future of digital banking isn't just here, it's behind him.
Debit Rewards, Market Expansion, And A New Charter
Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
A Debit Card That Rewards Education
Texas Trust’s Spirit Debit Rewards program has contributed $1.5 million to local schools in seven years.
Best Of February 2018
Based on February traffic (and our editorial instincts), here are the top articles and blogs that appeared on CreditUnions.com.
State In The Spotlight: New York
Both the average share balance and average share accounts per member for New York credit unions was higher than national averages.
The ‘E’ Word
Is it time for comprehensive federal data security regulations? And what might they look like?
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.
3 Credit Card Trends To Watch In 2018