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.
Lending By The Numbers (4Q 2016)
May 5, 2017
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Credit unions lent $461.2 billion throughout 2016, surpassing 2015 totals by 12.3%. See how top, middle, and lagging performers differed.
The Driving Factors Of Average Member Relationship
May 2, 2017
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For Long Beach Firemen’s Credit Union, real estate lending is driving its average member relationship.
Granite MMA Growth Rocking In 1Q17
May 1, 2017
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Use this strategy from Granite to take your MMAs from sedimentary to igneous.
The 2016 Credit Union Leaders
April 25, 2017
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At year-end 2016, see which credit unions lead the way in six key cooperative metrics.
The 2015 Credit Union Leaders
April 25, 2017
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At year-end 2015, see which credit unions lead the way in six key cooperative metrics.
Shares By The Numbers (4Q 2016)
April 17, 2017
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Core deposits at credit unions surpassed $800 billion at year-end. Which shares underpinned this growth?
The 2016 Annual Report, Branch Designs, And Bank Buying
April 17, 2017
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Four can’t-miss data points featured this week on CreditUnions.com.
Industry Performance By The Numbers (4Q 2016)
April 10, 2017
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Twenty-eight graphs, charts, and maps that evaluate credit union performance in the fourth quarter of 2016.
Payments Sublimation Meets Merchant Tokenization
April 5, 2017
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How to inject the credit union message into a seamless payments process, and how the merchant response to the EMV liability shift might be emerging were two hot topics at CSCU’s annual conference.
Beyond The Payment Card: Beware Of Emerging Fraud Threats
April 3, 2017
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Adopting risk strategies to the changing threats now includes facing down card reward fraud and more.
Lending By The Numbers (4Q 2016)
Credit unions lent $461.2 billion throughout 2016, surpassing 2015 totals by 12.3%. See how top, middle, and lagging performers differed.
The Driving Factors Of Average Member Relationship
For Long Beach Firemen’s Credit Union, real estate lending is driving its average member relationship.
Granite MMA Growth Rocking In 1Q17
Use this strategy from Granite to take your MMAs from sedimentary to igneous.
The 2016 Credit Union Leaders
At year-end 2016, see which credit unions lead the way in six key cooperative metrics.
The 2015 Credit Union Leaders
At year-end 2015, see which credit unions lead the way in six key cooperative metrics.
Shares By The Numbers (4Q 2016)
Core deposits at credit unions surpassed $800 billion at year-end. Which shares underpinned this growth?
The 2016 Annual Report, Branch Designs, And Bank Buying
Four can't-miss data points featured this week on CreditUnions.com.
Industry Performance By The Numbers (4Q 2016)
Twenty-eight graphs, charts, and maps that evaluate credit union performance in the fourth quarter of 2016.
Payments Sublimation Meets Merchant Tokenization
How to inject the credit union message into a seamless payments process, and how the merchant response to the EMV liability shift might be emerging ...
Beyond The Payment Card: Beware Of Emerging Fraud Threats
Adopting risk strategies to the changing threats now includes facing down card reward fraud and more.
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Keep The Mortgage. Ditch The Fees.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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RKL offers insight, expertise, and experience to help fight off growing threats.