Every Member Has A Story. Here’s How To Use Them.
Lessons from five credit unions on using member impact stories to inspire staff and boards, educate members, and add some pizzazz to social media accounts.
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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.
A Different Kind Of ‘Mobile’ Banking
Peoples Advantage’s branch on wheels brings financial services to members who live in regions too rural to sustain a full-service branch.
It’s Time To Rethink Credit Card Rewards
September 9, 2024
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How credit card reward programs drive business and loyalty at Alliant and Affinity credit unions.
The Future Of Check Processing: A Transaction Level Approach
September 9, 2024
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A new approach to transaction processing lowers costs, reduces risks, and increases efficiency.
For These Credit Unions, Financial Wellness Starts At Home
August 26, 2024
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Jeanne D’Arc and Affinity Plus are driving financial wellness for staff with initiatives like emergency savings accounts and an employee-only branch.
5 Lessons For Buying A Bank
August 11, 2024
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Bank purchases have become an increasingly popular expansion strategy. Here are five lessons from credit unions who’ve been through the trenches.
2 Approaches To Multi-State Expansion
August 11, 2024
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From overcoming charter challenges to a focus on SEGs, Mountain America and United FCU outline how their growth trajectories extend beyond the state line.
Tackle Margin Compression By Transforming Your Lending Operations
August 4, 2024
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A digital loan origination system can revolutionize a credit union’s lending process by boosting efficiency, minimizing risk, and enhancing the borrower experience.
Better Deposit Strategies Elevate Member Experience
July 28, 2024
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With deposits per branch up 50% in the past five years, many credit unions are redeploying staff to provide more holistic offerings such as financial counseling.
Enhancing The Member Experience With AI
July 22, 2024
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How Member Loyalty Group grows credit unions’ ability to understand and act on feedback through AI-powered analytics.
NCUA’s New NSF/OD Fee Reporting
July 16, 2024
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As of 1Q24, the National Credit Union Association (NCUA) now requires credit unions over $1B in assets to report total income earned through NSF and Overdraft (OD) fees. This new mandate highlights regulator’s increasing focus on NSF/OD fee policy, and brings a wave of questions and concerns for credit union leaders charged with managing their
Coloramo Rolls Out A ‘Real’ Strategy To Attract Young Members
July 8, 2024
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The Colorado credit union has debuted a digital brand targeting young consumers and plans to make it available to the entire industry.
It’s Time To Rethink Credit Card Rewards
How credit card reward programs drive business and loyalty at Alliant and Affinity credit unions.
The Future Of Check Processing: A Transaction Level Approach
A new approach to transaction processing lowers costs, reduces risks, and increases efficiency.
For These Credit Unions, Financial Wellness Starts At Home
Jeanne D’Arc and Affinity Plus are driving financial wellness for staff with initiatives like emergency savings accounts and an employee-only branch.
5 Lessons For Buying A Bank
Bank purchases have become an increasingly popular expansion strategy. Here are five lessons from credit unions who’ve been through the trenches.
2 Approaches To Multi-State Expansion
From overcoming charter challenges to a focus on SEGs, Mountain America and United FCU outline how their growth trajectories extend beyond the state line.
Tackle Margin Compression By Transforming Your Lending Operations
A digital loan origination system can revolutionize a credit union’s lending process by boosting efficiency, minimizing risk, and enhancing the borrower experience.
Better Deposit Strategies Elevate Member Experience
With deposits per branch up 50% in the past five years, many credit unions are redeploying staff to provide more holistic offerings such as financial ...
Enhancing The Member Experience With AI
How Member Loyalty Group grows credit unions’ ability to understand and act on feedback through AI-powered analytics.
NCUA’s New NSF/OD Fee Reporting
As of 1Q24, the National Credit Union Association (NCUA) now requires credit unions over $1B in assets to report total income earned through NSF and ...
Coloramo Rolls Out A ‘Real’ Strategy To Attract Young Members
The Colorado credit union has debuted a digital brand targeting young consumers and plans to make it available to the entire industry.
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Navigant Levels Up Its Data-Driven Branching Strategy
Aaron Passman
The Rhode Island-based credit union is using internal and third-party data to better understand branch traffic patterns and consumer banking behaviors — and the results are paying off far faster than expected.
Great Strategy Requires Trade-Offs
Callahan & Associates
A notable shift is occurring in the industry as credit unions make a choice to refocus on areas in which they can make the greatest impact.
CEO Onboarding: Susan Gruber, UVA Community Credit Union
Marc Rapport
Gruber’s transition to CEO of UVA Community Credit Union brought leadership challenges, cultural shifts, and strategic transformations that all highlight the importance of decisive leadership.
How Mission And Momentum Have Revolutionized Great Lakes Credit Union
Savana Morie
Putting people first has transformed the Illinois-based cooperative into a local powerhouse that stands apart from the competition — and this is only the beginning.
A New Framework For Growth
Callahan & Associates
The first book from Callahan CEO Jon Jeffreys outlines how credit unions can grow and differentiate themselves by putting purpose at the center of their business strategy.
Credit Unions Deliver Impact. Members Are Here For It.
Andrew Lepczyk
Better rates, lower fees, and steadfast community presence are returning real financial results for the credit union movement.
A Year In Review And What Lies Ahead For Credit Unions In 2025
Callahan & Associates
The cooperative industry has shown much resiliency in today’s shifting economic landscape. That sets a strong precedent for weathering whatever might come.
Credit Unions Are Poised For Resilience Despite Challenges
Roman Ojala
Credit union revenue surged amid rising interest rates but is now facing headwinds as loan growth slows, expenses climb, and asset quality weakens — making strategic financial management crucial for sustaining future earnings.
Follow The Data
MANTL
Best practices to encourage employee adoption and overcome change management challenges when implementing new technology across the institution.
Credit Union Asset Quality In 4Q 2024
Sherry Virden
Delinquency and charge-offs are up for credit unions. Does that spell trouble, or is it an opportunity to help members in need?