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
Raising The NCUSIF’s NOL: Smoke And Mirrors At The NCUA
January 19, 2018
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Creating future accounting fictions is at the core of the regulator’s rationale for paying itself more and returning less to credit unions.
The Most Important Audit Ever: NCUSIF’s Future Hangs In The Balance
January 19, 2018
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How will independent experts view the NCUA’s merger of the corporate credit union bailout leftovers into the share fund?
Can We Get Some Help Here?
January 18, 2018
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ADA website demand letters and lawsuits leave the movement seeking regulatory relief through more regulation.
The Benefits Of A Mobile-First Website
December 28, 2017
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Citadel FCU’s new mobile-responsive website is one part of a larger initiative to build the optimal digital experience.
2017 Writer’s Choice Awards
December 25, 2017
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Credit unions share their best practices with CreditUnions.com all year. Here, Callahan’s staff writers share their selections for a handful of lesser-known pieces that are worth revisiting.
Productivity, Security, And Christmas Clubs
December 18, 2017
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Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
How Not To Be The Next Equifax
December 15, 2017
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Lessons learned from 2017’s breach of the year.
The De-Commodization Of The Core Processing Platform
December 11, 2017
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The necessity for core processing platforms to evolve continues apace with member demands for seamless service.
Want To Ensure A Match Made In Heaven? Start With The Perfect Proposal.
December 4, 2017
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Core processors share best practices for crafting a truly useful RFP.
Cybersecurity: Managing Risks To Credit Cards
November 13, 2017
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A layered, comprehensive approach is the key to delivering peace of mind.
The Most Important Audit Ever: NCUSIF’s Future Hangs In The Balance
How will independent experts view the NCUA’s merger of the corporate credit union bailout leftovers into the share fund?
Can We Get Some Help Here?
ADA website demand letters and lawsuits leave the movement seeking regulatory relief through more regulation.
The Benefits Of A Mobile-First Website
Citadel FCU’s new mobile-responsive website is one part of a larger initiative to build the optimal digital experience.
2017 Writer’s Choice Awards
Credit unions share their best practices with CreditUnions.com all year. Here, Callahan’s staff writers share their selections for a handful of lesser-known pieces that are ...
Productivity, Security, And Christmas Clubs
Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
The De-Commodization Of The Core Processing Platform
The necessity for core processing platforms to evolve continues apace with member demands for seamless service.
Want To Ensure A Match Made In Heaven? Start With The Perfect Proposal.
Core processors share best practices for crafting a truly useful RFP.
Cybersecurity: Managing Risks To Credit Cards
A layered, comprehensive approach is the key to delivering peace of mind.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Arriba Advisors co-founder Tom Russell explores how credit unions can bridge the gap between a growth mindset and their technical reality.
Raising The NCUSIF’s NOL: Smoke And Mirrors At The NCUA