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How To Build AI Strategy In Real Time (Part 1)
Six credit union leaders share how they are balancing innovation and governance while deploying new tools.
2 Hot Takes On Member Growth
Member growth is slowing. What can credit unions do about it? Callahan experts explore how purpose and financial wellbeing might be the key to sustainable
Whitney Anderson-Harrell On Leadership
November 9, 2022
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Business and community development have transformed this new CEO into a listening leader.
Why Did BCU Reduce Fees And Form A Financial Wellbeing CUSO?
November 7, 2022
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A shift toward a purpose-driven mindset has helped the Illinois cooperative drive sustainable growth while expanding operations.
Exit Interview: Benson Porter, BECU
November 7, 2022
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Even after retirement, this longtime credit union executive plans to continue advocating for the industry.
Exit Interview: Michael Poulos, Michigan First Credit Union
October 24, 2022
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After three decades of building positive impact on members’ lives, the CEO leaves his cooperative in trusted hands.
There’s No Wrong Way To Make An Impact
October 15, 2022
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Three simple steps to make a difference and measure your credit union’s impact.
Cooperative Technology Solutions CUSO formed to acquire CU-Interface and its mpowered system
September 19, 2022
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Credit Unions join to purchase their core data processor.
GRAPH OF THE WEEK: CUSO Investments Keep Climbing
August 15, 2022
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Credit unions have seen an almost 8% rise in loans and investments to credit union service organizations since the start of the pandemic.
Interest Rate Volatility Reaches New Highs For 2022
July 18, 2022
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A look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving the current market trends that could impact your credit union’s investment portfolio.
GRAPH OF THE WEEK: Credit Union Hiring Spikes Amid Hot Job Market
July 18, 2022
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Credit unions are hosting more FTEs and paying them more than they were one year ago, in large part driven by an extremely competitive hiring environment.
Credit Unions Are Prioritizing Purpose As The Pandemic Wanes
May 16, 2022
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Credit unions have the opportunity to play important roles in the lives of members and communities, but to remain relevant, they must continually strive to help members achieve their goals.
Whitney Anderson-Harrell On Leadership
Business and community development have transformed this new CEO into a listening leader.
Why Did BCU Reduce Fees And Form A Financial Wellbeing CUSO?
A shift toward a purpose-driven mindset has helped the Illinois cooperative drive sustainable growth while expanding operations.
Exit Interview: Benson Porter, BECU
Even after retirement, this longtime credit union executive plans to continue advocating for the industry.
Exit Interview: Michael Poulos, Michigan First Credit Union
After three decades of building positive impact on members’ lives, the CEO leaves his cooperative in trusted hands.
There’s No Wrong Way To Make An Impact
Three simple steps to make a difference and measure your credit union’s impact.
Cooperative Technology Solutions CUSO formed to acquire CU-Interface and its mpowered system
Credit Unions join to purchase their core data processor.
GRAPH OF THE WEEK: CUSO Investments Keep Climbing
Credit unions have seen an almost 8% rise in loans and investments to credit union service organizations since the start of the pandemic.
Interest Rate Volatility Reaches New Highs For 2022
A look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving the current market trends that could impact your credit union’s investment portfolio.
GRAPH OF THE WEEK: Credit Union Hiring Spikes Amid Hot Job Market
Credit unions are hosting more FTEs and paying them more than they were one year ago, in large part driven by an extremely competitive hiring ...
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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.
Credit Unions Are Prioritizing Purpose As The Pandemic Wanes