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.
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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.

Longer onboarding, focus groups, and peer leadership help Community First retain strong employees year after year.

Kelli Wisner-Frank serves as the linchpin between finance and innovation at Community Choice Credit Union, aligning automation, smarter processes, and cost discipline to turn behind the scenes fixes into front line — and bottom-line — wins.

Delivering human-centered service in a digital world is no longer a luxury for credit union contact centers — it’s a necessity.

The CEO of Adventure Credit Union shares tips to maintain credibility amid rapid executive turnover and organizational change.

A cross-functional team comprising nearly 20% of staff helped the Maryland-based credit union manage the crisis while staying focused on helping members.

When money stops making sense, people suffer a crisis of financial confidence. Now’s the time to reconnect with members to help them establish long-term stability.

From the teller line to the corner office, CEO Cheryl Sio’s story spans five decades of industry transformation and enduring leadership lessons.

Structured protection strategies provide potentially higher long-term total returns than bonds while muting the volatility and downside risk traditionally associated with equities.

The CEO of Peninsula Community Federal Credit Union highlights how active listening and lessons from the basket ball court shape a culture of inclusive banking that serves members and employees.

Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.