Are We In A Housing Bubble? 5 Credit Union Leaders Weigh In
July 25, 2022
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Supply still lags demand but price hikes are slowing, and a lot has changed in the past 15 years.
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How The TowerCares Foundation Maximizes Its Impact
July 25, 2022
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As the philanthropic organization surges past the $1 million mark, its CEO looks back on lessons learned and offers advice for those just getting started.
Credit Unions On Campus
July 25, 2022
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I grew up in California, but these days I’m a student at Williams College, located in a small, rural town in the heart of the Berkshires. My family has always been involved in the credit union movement, and while in college I’ve been interested to hear other students’ perspectives on this industry. I was directed
Summit Credit Union Transforms Mortgage Department with Automation
July 11, 2022
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The Wisconsin-based credit union leverages robotic process automation to bring together disparate systems, optimize resources, and make processes easier for loan officers and borrowers.
Navigating The Great Resignation: Tips From Turnover In The Senior Ranks
July 4, 2022
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Fueled by job mobility and retirement trends, credit unions are feeling the challenges of replacing C-level managers. Follow these tips for finding the right replacement, keeping projects moving, and easing the transition.
How Credit Unions Can Ease The Back-To-School Burden
July 4, 2022
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Summer may only be at its midway point, but that’s not stopping credit unions from back-to-school planning. Many institutions all over the country kick off their back-to-school campaigns well ahead of the new academic year. Parents and students often need help to buy new backpacks, clothing, laptops and a host of other classroom supplies. Many
A Bus, A Bar, and A Basketball Court? Welcome To Vibrant’s New HQ
June 27, 2022
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Matt McCombs has an enduring vision for his credit union that has been a decade in the making. That vision has little to do with cash machines, loan files or direct deposits, but includes basketballs, beer, and ice cream cones. It’s unconventional thinking for an unconventional organization at the crossroads of America’s heartland. McCombs, the
Mentoring Program Connects C-Suite Women With Young Black Professionals
June 20, 2022
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A six-week, 1-to-1 mentoring program connects white women in senior leadership positions with up-and-coming black women in the credit union industry to open discussion around the racial divide and gender bias.
How 3 Credit Unions Tackle Systemic Issues
June 20, 2022
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Special loan programs at cooperatives across the country address equity, financial deserts, emergency aid, and climate change.
Small Credit Unions Get A Big Charge Out Of EV Lending
June 20, 2022
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Financing alternatives for electric vehicles make mission sense for two cooperatives in Denver and Seattle.
Are We In A Housing Bubble? 5 Credit Union Leaders Weigh In
Supply still lags demand but price hikes are slowing, and a lot has changed in the past 15 years.
How The TowerCares Foundation Maximizes Its Impact
As the philanthropic organization surges past the $1 million mark, its CEO looks back on lessons learned and offers advice for those just getting started.
Summit Credit Union Transforms Mortgage Department with Automation
The Wisconsin-based credit union leverages robotic process automation to bring together disparate systems, optimize resources, and make processes easier for loan officers and borrowers.
Navigating The Great Resignation: Tips From Turnover In The Senior Ranks
Fueled by job mobility and retirement trends, credit unions are feeling the challenges of replacing C-level managers. Follow these tips for finding the right replacement, ...
How Credit Unions Can Ease The Back-To-School Burden
Summer may only be at its midway point, but that’s not stopping credit unions from back-to-school planning. Many institutions all over the country kick off ...
A Bus, A Bar, and A Basketball Court? Welcome To Vibrant’s New HQ
Matt McCombs has an enduring vision for his credit union that has been a decade in the making. That vision has little to do with ...
Mentoring Program Connects C-Suite Women With Young Black Professionals
A six-week, 1-to-1 mentoring program connects white women in senior leadership positions with up-and-coming black women in the credit union industry to open discussion around ...
How 3 Credit Unions Tackle Systemic Issues
Special loan programs at cooperatives across the country address equity, financial deserts, emergency aid, and climate change.
Small Credit Unions Get A Big Charge Out Of EV Lending
Financing alternatives for electric vehicles make mission sense for two cooperatives in Denver and Seattle.
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Credit unions that enable seamless movement between fiat and digital assets position themselves as a trusted on- and off-ramp.
The Financial Readiness Gap: Credit Unions Evaluate It Every Day. But Who Builds It?
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The credit unions that win the next generation will be the ones that showed up early, when young members were forming habits and deciding whom to trust.
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The challenge is no longer whether to adopt AI, but how to adopt it responsibly with the right governance, the right partners, and the right balance between technology and human oversight.
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The Long Game For Fintech At FORUM Credit Union
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The Indiana cooperative blends internal development with selective partnerships to meet members’ needs today now while positioning for what’s next.
Mission Fed Weighs Fintech Returns Against Real-World Fit
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The San Diego cooperative leans on its CUSO and the CURQL network to make fintech investments, but member needs still guide which solutions ultimately make it into the credit union’s operations.
AI Boot Camp Is More Than Basic Training At Clearview FCU
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Hands-on work with artificial intelligence tools is future-proofing staff members, giving them the confidence to adopt new technology and embrace efficiencies.
Stable Economy. Strained Households.
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Wages briefly caught up with inflation, but rising costs have pushed them back into negative territory. Here’s what that shift means for member finances and credit union performance.
Fintech Grounded In Mission As Much As Market Opportunity
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Suncoast Credit Union balances near-term needs with longer-term bets, applying discipline to timing, valuation, and fit to decide when to invest and when to walk away.
Industry Intelligence For Credit Union Leaders
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Looking for quarterly data coverage, expert analysis, lessons from leading credit unions, and more? Callahan has it covered. Comparing top-level performance and digging into the details has never been easier.
Credit Unions On Campus