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
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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.
6 Practices To Adopt In Appointment-Only Branches
March 29, 2021
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Community First Credit Union Of Florida switched to an appointment-only model in 2020. Now, it has insights on how to make the brick-and-mortar experience better for all.
Helping Members Migrate To Digital
March 24, 2021
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We’ll lay out the challenges credit unions face and provide actionable solutions for leveling up both your frontline and your member experience.
Financial Wellbeing Joins The Front Line At Patelco
March 23, 2021
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The California cooperative introduces an entirely new in-branch role as part of its organizational shift to promote wellbeing.
Branch Problems Are The PIT’s
March 22, 2021
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One credit union’s process improvement team tackles inefficiencies and problems. Up now? The future of the branch.
Branch Problems Are The PIT’s
March 22, 2021
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One credit union’s process improvement team tackles inefficiencies and problems. Up now? The future of the branch.
Online Scheduling Tools: 3 Stories Of Deployment And Adoption
March 18, 2021
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Credit union leaders talk about the day-to-day operation of their systems; the past, present, and future benefits of appointment scheduling; and more.
Viral Catastrophe. Digital Response.
March 18, 2021
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A new normal in the age of COVID is taking shape. Now, five credit union leaders share what the pandemic has taught them and what they’re doing with that knowledge.
From Face Time To FaceTime: Call Center Coaching Evolves
March 18, 2021
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Two Virginia credit unions find new ways to engage and train out-of-office call center employees.
Video Banking Comes Of Age In The Time Of COVID-19
March 18, 2021
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Service options that offer a personal touch at a safe distance are gaining in popularity among members and those who serve them.
Catalyzing The Digital Conversation
March 8, 2021
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Make sure your credit union is top-of-app and top-of-wallet in order to increase payments revenue and maximize deposits.
6 Practices To Adopt In Appointment-Only Branches
Community First Credit Union Of Florida switched to an appointment-only model in 2020. Now, it has insights on how to make the brick-and-mortar experience better ...
Helping Members Migrate To Digital
We'll lay out the challenges credit unions face and provide actionable solutions for leveling up both your frontline and your member experience.
Financial Wellbeing Joins The Front Line At Patelco
The California cooperative introduces an entirely new in-branch role as part of its organizational shift to promote wellbeing.
Branch Problems Are The PIT’s
One credit union’s process improvement team tackles inefficiencies and problems. Up now? The future of the branch.
Branch Problems Are The PIT’s
One credit union’s process improvement team tackles inefficiencies and problems. Up now? The future of the branch.
Online Scheduling Tools: 3 Stories Of Deployment And Adoption
Credit union leaders talk about the day-to-day operation of their systems; the past, present, and future benefits of appointment scheduling; and more.
Viral Catastrophe. Digital Response.
A new normal in the age of COVID is taking shape. Now, five credit union leaders share what the pandemic has taught them and what ...
From Face Time To FaceTime: Call Center Coaching Evolves
Two Virginia credit unions find new ways to engage and train out-of-office call center employees.
Video Banking Comes Of Age In The Time Of COVID-19
Service options that offer a personal touch at a safe distance are gaining in popularity among members and those who serve them.
Catalyzing The Digital Conversation
Make sure your credit union is top-of-app and top-of-wallet in order to increase payments revenue and maximize deposits.
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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.