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
Today’s Rulebook Is Key To Following Today’s Nacha Operating Rules
January 5, 2025
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Nacha offers a physical book, an online resource, and an app to ensure FIs have up-to-date rules and guidelines at their fingertips.
Future-Proofing Credit Unions With Modernized Check Processing
January 5, 2025
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Despite the rise of digital payments, checks remain vital for many businesses and members.
Best Of 2024: Fostering Financially Strong Credit Unions
December 23, 2024
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A look back at how credit unions navigated 2024’s financial complexities to strengthen their balance sheets and build a resilient foundation for the future.
CDFI Grants Help Members. They Help Credit Unions, Too.
December 9, 2024
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Leaders share how grant funding has supported members on the fringes of financial ruin while underpinning credit union growth.
Pick Your Provider: Why Some Shops Choose Credit Union-Only Core Processors
December 2, 2024
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Industry leaders share their core conversion stories to credit union-only vendors, citing cost, efficiency, and support as key factors for the switch.
Pick Your Provider: Why Bigger Is (Sometimes) Better
December 2, 2024
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Switching to a core provider that serves credit unions and beyond? Two leaders offer the advice they’d have given themselves if they had to do it all over again.
How First Tech Federal Credit Union Transformed Its Risk Culture
November 11, 2024
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The California cooperative transitioned to a centralized platform where risk assessments and controls are woven into the fabric of everyday processes.
The Benefits Of A Centralized Analytics Department
October 21, 2024
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With demand for data at an all-time high, two senior credit union leaders share their approach to managing data across the organization.
What’s In A Name: Senior Vice President Of Loan Analytics And Automation
October 21, 2024
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Andy Henline talks loan strategy and operations for the country’s second-largest credit union.
The Cybersecurity Advantages Of Moving To The Cloud
October 21, 2024
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Five key factors create a robust cybersecurity strategy that protects the credit union and its members.
Today’s Rulebook Is Key To Following Today’s Nacha Operating Rules
Nacha offers a physical book, an online resource, and an app to ensure FIs have up-to-date rules and guidelines at their fingertips.
Future-Proofing Credit Unions With Modernized Check Processing
Despite the rise of digital payments, checks remain vital for many businesses and members.
Best Of 2024: Fostering Financially Strong Credit Unions
A look back at how credit unions navigated 2024’s financial complexities to strengthen their balance sheets and build a resilient foundation for the future.
CDFI Grants Help Members. They Help Credit Unions, Too.
Leaders share how grant funding has supported members on the fringes of financial ruin while underpinning credit union growth.
Pick Your Provider: Why Some Shops Choose Credit Union-Only Core Processors
Industry leaders share their core conversion stories to credit union-only vendors, citing cost, efficiency, and support as key factors for the switch.
Pick Your Provider: Why Bigger Is (Sometimes) Better
Switching to a core provider that serves credit unions and beyond? Two leaders offer the advice they'd have given themselves if they had to do ...
How First Tech Federal Credit Union Transformed Its Risk Culture
The California cooperative transitioned to a centralized platform where risk assessments and controls are woven into the fabric of everyday processes.
The Benefits Of A Centralized Analytics Department
With demand for data at an all-time high, two senior credit union leaders share their approach to managing data across the organization.
What’s In A Name: Senior Vice President Of Loan Analytics And Automation
Andy Henline talks loan strategy and operations for the country’s second-largest credit union.
The Cybersecurity Advantages Of Moving To The Cloud
Five key factors create a robust cybersecurity strategy that protects the credit union and its members.
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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.