3 Ways To Build A Better Member Experience
Credit unions improve the member experience through training, bilingual service, and bold branch strategies. Explore three stories that show what it takes to connect.
Retail & Member Experience
Our Retail & Member Experience page is the place to find credit union insights on branching, contact centers, teller technology, websites, and more.
Top Retail & Member Experience Articles
A High-Tech Branch For High-Tech Students
A credit union branch at Lamar Institute of Technology combines products, education, and philanthropy to support job training and technical education in Southeastern Texas.
What’s In A Name: Chief Product Officer
Bay FCU’s Brooke Morley improves communication and collaboration across departments to offer members the products they want and need.
Get Inspired: How 4 Different Branch Experiences Support High-Touch Service
January 15, 2024
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Retail leaders share photos and insights from their latest branch designs.
Does Service Suffer With A Smaller Branch Footprint?
January 15, 2024
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A side-by-side look at the nationwide branch footprints of credit unions versus banks.
Jimmy Lovelace On Leadership
January 15, 2024
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The chief experience officer helps Community First realize the benefits of humanizing the sales and service processes.
Best Of 2023: Building Vibrant Communities
December 26, 2023
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No matter how a credit union defines its community, strengthening that common bond is a major role for credit unions.
PSECU Moves MX Up The Org Chart
November 20, 2023
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With all external-facing roles reporting to a central officer, teams are focusing less on function and more on members.
Digital Issuance: Enhancing Experiences And Recovering Revenue
November 13, 2023
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Credit unions can make themselves top of wallet by meeting member demand for convenience and speed.
The Rise Of The Member Experience Analyst
November 6, 2023
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At Langley FCU, a designated role monitors member feedback and works across the organization to ensure the credit union meets expectations.
Upgrading Member Satisfaction: 4 Essentials For A Modern Payments Experience
November 6, 2023
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Key areas to strengthen a seamless banking experience across all deposit channels.
Dort Financial Branches Out To Florida As Flagler Credit Union
November 6, 2023
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The Michigan-based cooperative is finalizing its acquisition of a community bank with West Palm Beach locations.
Top 5 Questions For Credit Union Leaders
November 6, 2023
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What you need to know about outsourcing a credit card program and what to consider when seeking a partner.
Get Inspired: How 4 Different Branch Experiences Support High-Touch Service
Retail leaders share photos and insights from their latest branch designs.
Does Service Suffer With A Smaller Branch Footprint?
A side-by-side look at the nationwide branch footprints of credit unions versus banks.
Jimmy Lovelace On Leadership
The chief experience officer helps Community First realize the benefits of humanizing the sales and service processes.
Best Of 2023: Building Vibrant Communities
No matter how a credit union defines its community, strengthening that common bond is a major role for credit unions.
PSECU Moves MX Up The Org Chart
With all external-facing roles reporting to a central officer, teams are focusing less on function and more on members.
Digital Issuance: Enhancing Experiences And Recovering Revenue
Credit unions can make themselves top of wallet by meeting member demand for convenience and speed.
The Rise Of The Member Experience Analyst
At Langley FCU, a designated role monitors member feedback and works across the organization to ensure the credit union meets expectations.
Upgrading Member Satisfaction: 4 Essentials For A Modern Payments Experience
Key areas to strengthen a seamless banking experience across all deposit channels.
Dort Financial Branches Out To Florida As Flagler Credit Union
The Michigan-based cooperative is finalizing its acquisition of a community bank with West Palm Beach locations.
Top 5 Questions For Credit Union Leaders
What you need to know about outsourcing a credit card program and what to consider when seeking a partner.
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Markets Flip From Pricing Cuts To 50% Chance Of Hikes
Jason Haley
Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.
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.