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.
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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.
Macro Overiew And Industry Trends (1Q20)
June 30, 2020
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The longest economic expansionary period in U.S. history has come to an end. What else should credit unions know at first quarter?
How Are Credit Unions Managing Costs In A Time Of Crisis?
June 15, 2020
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Effective vendor contract negotiations are a key to managing costs when the need for bottom-line efficiency is great.
Good Timing: Distributed Ledgers Launch During The Pandemic
June 8, 2020
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Several cooperatives are going live with blockchain-based contactless authentication after years on the drawing boards.
Teachers Shares Stories From A COVID-19 Hotspot
June 8, 2020
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Masks in hand, one of New York’s largest credit unions is now in a phased reopening process.
How Financial Center First Ramped Up Their Payments Platform
June 1, 2020
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Lower wait times and more self-service options result in higher member satisfaction.
CommonWealth One Makes The Most Of Staying At Home
May 26, 2020
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Employees and employer benefit from homegrown e-learning initiative.
Video Banking Comes Of Age In The Time Of COVID-19
May 25, 2020
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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.
Culture Managers And Heart Taps Mark Lobby Reopening At Blue FCU
May 18, 2020
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The Wyoming-Colorado credit union is striving to maintain safety and culture as it works to restore operations.
How The Pandemic Is Reshaping The Future Of Member Service At Tucson FCU
May 12, 2020
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After notching successes in appointment-only lobbies and automated services, the Arizona cooperative is rethinking hours, services availability, communications, and more.
Canvas Credit Union Says “No B.S.” Here
May 11, 2020
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The Colorado credit union has pushed out an edgy campaign that puts a playful touch on the help it’s offering in serious times.
Macro Overiew And Industry Trends (1Q20)
The longest economic expansionary period in U.S. history has come to an end. What else should credit unions know at first quarter?
How Are Credit Unions Managing Costs In A Time Of Crisis?
Effective vendor contract negotiations are a key to managing costs when the need for bottom-line efficiency is great.
Good Timing: Distributed Ledgers Launch During The Pandemic
Several cooperatives are going live with blockchain-based contactless authentication after years on the drawing boards.
Teachers Shares Stories From A COVID-19 Hotspot
Masks in hand, one of New York’s largest credit unions is now in a phased reopening process.
How Financial Center First Ramped Up Their Payments Platform
Lower wait times and more self-service options result in higher member satisfaction.
CommonWealth One Makes The Most Of Staying At Home
Employees and employer benefit from homegrown e-learning initiative.
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.
Culture Managers And Heart Taps Mark Lobby Reopening At Blue FCU
The Wyoming-Colorado credit union is striving to maintain safety and culture as it works to restore operations.
How The Pandemic Is Reshaping The Future Of Member Service At Tucson FCU
After notching successes in appointment-only lobbies and automated services, the Arizona cooperative is rethinking hours, services availability, communications, and more.
Canvas Credit Union Says “No B.S.” Here
The Colorado credit union has pushed out an edgy campaign that puts a playful touch on the help it’s offering in serious times.
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AI Adoption Is Growing. Are Credit Unions Keeping Pace?
Andrew Lepczyk
New data from Gallup shows half of all employees who work for companies that pay for AI tools use them. Credit unions are building their own momentum.
A Credit Union Bond Beyond Bloodlines
Aaron Passman
For Mike and Dave Valentine, the family business just happens to be credit unions. The father-son duo talk leadership styles, cooperative values, and the lessons they’ve learned from each other along the way.
Connection And Caring Matter As Much As Knowledge And Resources
Chris Howard
People who are truly financially thriving have both means and a sense of security that comes from confidence about the future. Building that kind of emotional engagement requires a deliberate design of everyday interactions.
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.