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.
Meet The Finalists For The 2023 Innovation Series: Member Experience
February 13, 2023
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This year’s MX solutions provide inventive ways for credit unions to serve members.
Digital Banking’s Next Frontier
January 30, 2023
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Digital adoption is no longer a nice to have, it’s a necessity for credit unions to overcome staffing challenges.
2023 Vendor Showcase
January 17, 2023
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Vendors break down the problems they solve and highlight what makes them stand out in a crowded industry.
How To Build Lasting Ties With Young Members
January 2, 2023
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Top-Level Takeaways Atomic Credit Union operates 58 student-run school branches. Graduated student-run branch members account for approximately 5% of total membership and 12% of digital transactions. The credit union’s average member age is 42 but aims to reduce that to 35. Growing new business among young adults is imperative for any financial institution. Credit unions
CreditUnions.com 2022: Best Of Human Resources And Operations
December 26, 2022
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As we celebrate the holiday season, the office of Callahan & Associates will be closed Dec. 26 through Jan. 2. Enjoy this selection of the best of 2022, and we’ll see you in 2023. Mentoring Program Connects C-Suite Women With Young Black Professionals A six-week, 1-to-1 mentoring program connects white women in senior leadership
Unitus Spreads Out, Employees Get Comfortable
November 28, 2022
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The Oregon cooperative is creating a network of nerve centers to empower collaboration, create efficiencies, and reduce commutes.
3 Ways To Foster Local Business And Create Lasting Community Impact
November 9, 2022
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Credit unions are entering the incubator space to tap into the innovative mindset of local entrepreneurs.
Delivering What Members Need Most During Economic Uncertainty
November 7, 2022
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Credit unions must offer ample opportunity for members to engage with the products and services offered, enabling, supporting, and sustaining a consistent pattern of satisfactory member experiences that build loyalty no matter where members interact.
Members Demand Choice And Variety
November 2, 2022
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Having the option to choose the product, service, or offering that fits their needs at a particular time makes members feel more in control.
Want A Better Online Experience? Add A Human Touch.
November 1, 2022
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Ent Credit Union has invested in technology and personnel to create a multidisciplinary experience design team that takes a human-centric approach to serving members’ needs.
Meet The Finalists For The 2023 Innovation Series: Member Experience
This year’s MX solutions provide inventive ways for credit unions to serve members.
Digital Banking’s Next Frontier
Digital adoption is no longer a nice to have, it’s a necessity for credit unions to overcome staffing challenges.
2023 Vendor Showcase
Vendors break down the problems they solve and highlight what makes them stand out in a crowded industry.
How To Build Lasting Ties With Young Members
Top-Level Takeaways Atomic Credit Union operates 58 student-run school branches. Graduated student-run branch members account for approximately 5% of total membership and 12% of digital ...
CreditUnions.com 2022: Best Of Human Resources And Operations
As we celebrate the holiday season, the office of Callahan & Associates will be closed Dec. 26 through Jan. 2. Enjoy this selection of the ...
Unitus Spreads Out, Employees Get Comfortable
The Oregon cooperative is creating a network of nerve centers to empower collaboration, create efficiencies, and reduce commutes.
3 Ways To Foster Local Business And Create Lasting Community Impact
Credit unions are entering the incubator space to tap into the innovative mindset of local entrepreneurs.
Delivering What Members Need Most During Economic Uncertainty
Credit unions must offer ample opportunity for members to engage with the products and services offered, enabling, supporting, and sustaining a consistent pattern of satisfactory ...
Members Demand Choice And Variety
Having the option to choose the product, service, or offering that fits their needs at a particular time makes members feel more in control.
Want A Better Online Experience? Add A Human Touch.
Ent Credit Union has invested in technology and personnel to create a multidisciplinary experience design team that takes a human-centric approach to serving members’ needs.
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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.