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
PCM Goes Old School Against A New Threat
March 30, 2020
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To support members during a time of economic upheaval, the Green Bay credit union is not penalizing early withdrawal from savings accounts and is offering deferrals on installment loans. It’s offering plenty of modern comforts, too.
3 Ways To Navigate The Coronavirus Crisis
March 23, 2020
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The current environment is springing unprecedented challenges on leaders nearly every day, but there are lessons from the past that apply to the present.
NC SECU Has Been Social Distancing Since Before It Was A Thing
March 23, 2020
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The big Tarheel State cooperative is counting on its 50-location contact center system to help sustain service during the crisis.
How Northwest Community Contains While Continuing
March 23, 2020
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The Oregon credit union is sequestering staff while stressing member service continuity.
Hope For The Best, Prepare For The Worst
March 17, 2020
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A CEO needs advice on how to strike the right balance between too much and too little disaster preparation for this fictional mid-sized Tennessee credit union. Four real CEOs offer their insight.
Credit Unions And Coronavirus, Lessons In Leadership, Small-Town Branching
March 16, 2020
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Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Pandemic Response: How 4 Credit Unions Cope With Coronavirus
March 16, 2020
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BECU, Logix, CommunityAmerica, and MSUFCU share insight on their response and how they’re planning for the unknown.
Digital Transformation: What’s Your Strategy?
March 2, 2020
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Credit unions must put digital efforts at the forefront of their member acquisition and retention strategies.
Inclusion Insights Kick Off This Year’s GAC
February 24, 2020
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The Small Credit Union Roundtable featured CEOs bringing members into the financial mainstream and NCUA chair Rodney Hood on the regulator’s role.
4Q19 Data, Swing Space Lessons, Organizational Compliance
February 18, 2020
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Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
PCM Goes Old School Against A New Threat
To support members during a time of economic upheaval, the Green Bay credit union is not penalizing early withdrawal from savings accounts and is offering ...
3 Ways To Navigate The Coronavirus Crisis
The current environment is springing unprecedented challenges on leaders nearly every day, but there are lessons from the past that apply to the present.
NC SECU Has Been Social Distancing Since Before It Was A Thing
The big Tarheel State cooperative is counting on its 50-location contact center system to help sustain service during the crisis.
How Northwest Community Contains While Continuing
The Oregon credit union is sequestering staff while stressing member service continuity.
Hope For The Best, Prepare For The Worst
A CEO needs advice on how to strike the right balance between too much and too little disaster preparation for this fictional mid-sized Tennessee credit ...
Credit Unions And Coronavirus, Lessons In Leadership, Small-Town Branching
Five can't-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Pandemic Response: How 4 Credit Unions Cope With Coronavirus
BECU, Logix, CommunityAmerica, and MSUFCU share insight on their response and how they’re planning for the unknown.
Digital Transformation: What’s Your Strategy?
Credit unions must put digital efforts at the forefront of their member acquisition and retention strategies.
Inclusion Insights Kick Off This Year’s GAC
The Small Credit Union Roundtable featured CEOs bringing members into the financial mainstream and NCUA chair Rodney Hood on the regulator’s role.
4Q19 Data, Swing Space Lessons, Organizational Compliance
Five can't-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
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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.