Cybersecurity Is Under Fire And Credit Unions Are Fighting Back (Part 1)
Bad actors don’t rest. Credit unions are beefing up cybersecurity with smarter tools, stronger teams, and sharper defenses.
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QUIZ: Are You Smarter Than A Scammer?
From check fraud to suspicious logins, see how well you can sniff out red flags before they cost members money.
Michigan Legacy Takes A Scientific Approach To Spotting Elder Financial Abuse
A partnership with the Institute of Gerontology at Wayne State University has helped the credit union reduce reports of elder fraud by as much as
Should It Stay Or Should It Go?
December 7, 2020
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Working from home adds to the importance of securing the data pipeline. Leaders must now consider what data to keep, what data to destroy, and when to destroy it.
3 Common And Costly Core Search Mistakes
December 1, 2020
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Identifying true costs and terms takes a team effort on the way to making the best decision.
Intelligent Communication Strategies To Improve Your Collections Efforts
November 2, 2020
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A scalable solution for outsourcing collections can save up to 50% compared with in-house efforts.
Cybersecurity Awareness Is More Important Than Ever
October 26, 2020
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A host of new threats and vulnerabilities have arisen with the move to remote working. For this Cybersecurity Awareness Month, credit union security experts share seven tips on how to stay safe.
Viral Catastrophe. Digital Response.
October 5, 2020
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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.
Best Of July 2020
August 3, 2020
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Based on July traffic (and our editorial instincts), here are the top articles and blogs that appeared on CreditUnions.com.
Predictive Analytics In Play At BCU
July 13, 2020
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The suburban Chicago shop is building out models to prepare for a surge in delinquencies and charge-offs.
Fighting Off Pandemic-Inspired Fraudsters
July 7, 2020
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Credit unions, insurers, and suppliers share tech tools for educating staff and members as fraudsters target coronavirus relief channels.
10 Ways To Stop P2P Payment Fraud In Its Tracks
July 6, 2020
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Here’s info credit unions can share with members to protect both from P2P scammers.
Why 2 Credit Unions Are Reserving More For Loan Risk
July 6, 2020
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CFOs from Workers and Patelco share their thinking about what’s to come and what they’re doing to prepare.
Should It Stay Or Should It Go?
Working from home adds to the importance of securing the data pipeline. Leaders must now consider what data to keep, what data to destroy, and ...
3 Common And Costly Core Search Mistakes
Identifying true costs and terms takes a team effort on the way to making the best decision.
Intelligent Communication Strategies To Improve Your Collections Efforts
A scalable solution for outsourcing collections can save up to 50% compared with in-house efforts.
Cybersecurity Awareness Is More Important Than Ever
A host of new threats and vulnerabilities have arisen with the move to remote working. For this Cybersecurity Awareness Month, credit union security experts share ...
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 ...
Best Of July 2020
Based on July traffic (and our editorial instincts), here are the top articles and blogs that appeared on CreditUnions.com.
Predictive Analytics In Play At BCU
The suburban Chicago shop is building out models to prepare for a surge in delinquencies and charge-offs.
Fighting Off Pandemic-Inspired Fraudsters
Credit unions, insurers, and suppliers share tech tools for educating staff and members as fraudsters target coronavirus relief channels.
10 Ways To Stop P2P Payment Fraud In Its Tracks
Here’s info credit unions can share with members to protect both from P2P scammers.
Why 2 Credit Unions Are Reserving More For Loan Risk
CFOs from Workers and Patelco share their thinking about what’s to come and what they’re doing to prepare.
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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.