Amid a turbulent financial landscape, credit unions across the country stepped in with lending, grants, and community partnerships to support small businesses and entrepreneurs.
Lake Trust Credit Union is driving statewide entrepreneurial spirit with a loan program that has provided more than $22 million in funding.
Summit Credit Union has partnered with a local startup to sponsor a one-year fellowship for women entrepreneurs.
Two credit unions — one large, one smaller — offer insight from their experience serving the business community.
An Oklahoma credit union encourages business owners to wait to apply for forgiveness but has tools in place to assist members who want relief now.
Five credit unions shares insights from their Paycheck Protection Program efforts.
PPP data from the Treasury Department indicates credit unions played a larger role in lending to smaller companies, underscoring the movement’s commitment to Main Street business borrowers.
Portal crashes. Controversies. Confusion. Despite a shaky start, the Paycheck Protection Program is providing badly needed capital to more than 4.3 million small businesses nationwide.
A new approach to debt collection at WSECU is cutting contact center costs by $8,000 a month and identifying borrowers that need early intervention.
Sixty-hour work weeks, constant virtual meetings, and imminent deadlines. The world of business lending is busier than ever before, but in many ways the work also is more rewarding.
Having weathered a difficult five years, U.S households have modestly improved their financial situation in the short term; their long-term prognosis is murkier.
Third quarter performance data is a reminder that credit unions perform best when conditions are hardest.
From cross-cooperative collaboration to well-timed relief products and services, credit unions are lightening the holiday budget burden.
Amid a turbulent financial landscape, credit unions across the country stepped in with lending, grants, and community partnerships to support small businesses and entrepreneurs.
The Arizona-based credit union has revamped its approach to financial education and community partnerships to better serve the needs of its market.
Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.
A pair of CDFI grants allowed the Florida-based credit union to help members restart their lives on the island or relocate to the United States.
From the boardroom to the branch floor, credit union leaders share thoughts on being different, embracing challenges, keeping mission top of mind, and more.
The right people in the right positions can make a meaningful difference in driving success and exploring opportunities.
The editorial team at Callahan & Associates weighs in on stories that defined 2025 through actionable strategies, meaningful insights, and perspectives that continue to influence the cooperative movement.