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
How To Think Outside The Annual Review And Why It Takes A Village To Fight Fraud
September 5, 2017
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Five can’t-miss data points featured this week on CreditUnions.com.
Carpe Diem! The NCUA Deadline For Comment On Bailout Funds Merger Is Here.
August 30, 2017
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The regulator is offering a rare opportunity for input on how it handles billions in credit unions’ money, but the movement better move fast.
3 Tips For Analyzing The ROI Of Mobility
August 29, 2017
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Boosting revenue, reducing expenses, and managing risk are the keys for mobile banking app success.
Don’t Let The NCUA Take Your Members’ Millions (Again)
August 25, 2017
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Merging the TCCUSF and NCUSIF is a good idea. But don’t let NCUA fool you into keeping $1 billion of your members’ money.
Internal CEO Candidates, Deposit Specials, And The Bottom Line
August 25, 2017
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Five can’t-miss data points featured this week on CreditUnions.com.
What’s $1.8 Billion Between Friends?
August 24, 2017
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Here’s how and why to learn more and then speak out about the NCUA’s proposed merger of the corporate credit union and share insurance funds. Plus, attend our webinar.
Retain Employees, Develop Leaders, Catch Skimmers
August 14, 2017
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Five can’t-miss data points featured this week on CreditUnions.com.
How An Alabama Credit Union Took Down A Gas Pump Skimmer
August 14, 2017
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Family Savings staff — with help from law enforcement and cooperative retailers — brought a fraud case to a quick resolution.
Market Share Entrants And Upward Movements
August 11, 2017
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Who’s new to the ranking tables, which auditors are moving up the leader boards, and what does market share by region look like?
Buying A Home. How Risky Is That?
August 9, 2017
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An analysis of home values by ZIP code could topple the assumption that owning a home remains the best of investments.
How To Think Outside The Annual Review And Why It Takes A Village To Fight Fraud
Five can't-miss data points featured this week on CreditUnions.com.
3 Tips For Analyzing The ROI Of Mobility
Boosting revenue, reducing expenses, and managing risk are the keys for mobile banking app success.
Don’t Let The NCUA Take Your Members’ Millions (Again)
Merging the TCCUSF and NCUSIF is a good idea. But don’t let NCUA fool you into keeping $1 billion of your members’ money.
Internal CEO Candidates, Deposit Specials, And The Bottom Line
Five can't-miss data points featured this week on CreditUnions.com.
What’s $1.8 Billion Between Friends?
Here’s how and why to learn more and then speak out about the NCUA’s proposed merger of the corporate credit union and share insurance funds. ...
Retain Employees, Develop Leaders, Catch Skimmers
Five can't-miss data points featured this week on CreditUnions.com.
How An Alabama Credit Union Took Down A Gas Pump Skimmer
Family Savings staff — with help from law enforcement and cooperative retailers — brought a fraud case to a quick resolution.
Market Share Entrants And Upward Movements
Who’s new to the ranking tables, which auditors are moving up the leader boards, and what does market share by region look like?
Buying A Home. How Risky Is That?
An analysis of home values by ZIP code could topple the assumption that owning a home remains the best of investments.
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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.
Carpe Diem! The NCUA Deadline For Comment On Bailout Funds Merger Is Here.