Cybersecurity Is Under Fire And Credit Unions Are Fighting Back (Part 1)
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Risk/Compliance
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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
What Does Fourth Quarter Data Mean For The Risk-Based Capital Proposal?
March 12, 2015
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Year-end data clearly proves there is no capital problem or shortfall in the credit union system.
Why Tax Reform Can Threaten The Credit Union Tax Exemption
March 12, 2015
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An explanation of the most recent threat to the industry’s exemption.
Promises And Paranoia At The GAC
March 11, 2015
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Regulators and legislators promise reform to skeptical audience, plus other observations from four days in DC.
Ready For Rising Interest Rates?
March 9, 2015
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News reports of an impending increase in the interest rate environment are widespread. These three graphs show whether credit unions are positioned to respond.
The Price Is Right
March 9, 2015
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Properly pricing and managing the loan portfolio is a major driver of success for a credit union.
NCUA: Here’s What The FDIC Really Said
March 4, 2015
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When will the NCUA pay attention to how the FDIC views risk-based capital?
Training Fleas And RBC
March 2, 2015
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Escape the circus and live beyond the limits of the imaginary lid. Comment on the RBC rule.
Credit Unions And RESPA-TILA: A 4-Step Guide To Taming The Compliance Beast
March 2, 2015
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Credit Unions should consider these four tips to make sure they’re ready for the change.
Need Expertise? Take Expertise. Got A Branch? Give A Branch.
February 23, 2015
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The financial system is ripe for enhanced cooperation between leagues, CUSOs, credit unions, and talented individuals.
A Hybrid Approach To Vendor Management
February 23, 2015
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How ORNL Federal Credit Union designed a vendor management system that is both centralized and departmentalized.
Why Tax Reform Can Threaten The Credit Union Tax Exemption
An explanation of the most recent threat to the industry's exemption.
Promises And Paranoia At The GAC
Regulators and legislators promise reform to skeptical audience, plus other observations from four days in DC.
Ready For Rising Interest Rates?
News reports of an impending increase in the interest rate environment are widespread. These three graphs show whether credit unions are positioned to respond.
The Price Is Right
Properly pricing and managing the loan portfolio is a major driver of success for a credit union.
NCUA: Here’s What The FDIC Really Said
When will the NCUA pay attention to how the FDIC views risk-based capital?
Training Fleas And RBC
Escape the circus and live beyond the limits of the imaginary lid. Comment on the RBC rule.
Credit Unions And RESPA-TILA: A 4-Step Guide To Taming The Compliance Beast
Credit Unions should consider these four tips to make sure they're ready for the change.
Need Expertise? Take Expertise. Got A Branch? Give A Branch.
The financial system is ripe for enhanced cooperation between leagues, CUSOs, credit unions, and talented individuals.
A Hybrid Approach To Vendor Management
How ORNL Federal Credit Union designed a vendor management system that is both centralized and departmentalized.
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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.
What Does Fourth Quarter Data Mean For The Risk-Based Capital Proposal?