Lease Buyouts Are Booming At Affinity FCU
High used car prices make buying out the residual on a leased vehicle a burgeoning business, and this New Jersey credit union is targeting that trade.
High used car prices make buying out the residual on a leased vehicle a burgeoning business, and this New Jersey credit union is targeting that trade.
Five ways credit unions are making it easier for members to conduct their financial business and live their lives.
Five ways to serve members by providing the credit they need, when they need it.
The Florida cooperative uses direct mail and digital techniques, plus a guarantee of 2 percentage points less than the member is paying now.
A focus on low rates and balance transfer opportunities resonates with consumers looking to switch their credit card relationship in the wake of the CARD Act.
After reconfiguring their branch network and average branch size, Keypoint Credit Union, has seen significant increases in member relationships and a strong member migration to the online channel for transactions.
Although the credit union was able to remarket its vehicles, CommunityAmerica recognized the need for a more effective vehicle remarking program as the number of repossessions increased. As a result, they hired a dedicated repossession and loss specialist.
A Texas credit union looks to vendor management, conversion-related momentum, and a healthy dose of skepticism to build an expansive technology base without breaking the bank.
How Mountain America helps members break free from long-term, costly debt.
For Wisconsin-based Community First Credit Union, putting community first isn’t just a choice of name, it is a strategic differentiation.

As credit unions move from experimentation to adoption, leaders offer firsthand knowledge on what separates weak policies from strong ones that actually work.

How Members Cooperative focuses on structure, oversight, and clear expectations to ensure AI supports, not undermines, long term strategy.

As Hudson Valley Credit Union’s artificial intelligence chief, Preetha Sekharan holds a rare role in the industry, but it’s one that is likely to become far more common in the future.

Artificial intelligence for credit unions has moved from a future concept to today’s full-fledged leadership and governance challenge.

What happens when credit union performance data meets March Madness? Callahan’s proprietary model breaks down state-level results to forecast who takes home the hardware.

Nuvision’s Added Advantage program tracks member engagement across the credit union, then rewards relationships through better pricing and other perks.

CDFI grant funding helps the Florida cooperative offer microloans for small businesses after many banks pulled out of its market.

By aligning governance, leadership, and day to day operations, Marine Credit Union transformed its foundation from a parallel operation into a visible extension of the credit union brand.
Credit union and bank earnings reflect different business objectives. Those differences matter for how financial institutions serve their markets.

AI governance matters as much as innovation when it comes to AI. Learn how BCU built an AI practice that prioritizes data integrity, risk management, and real world decision making.