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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
Small Loans Make A Big Impact In New Mexico
January 5, 2022
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Nusenda Credit Union works with community partners to identify and support borrowers shut out of traditional lending.
What’s In A Name: Vice President Of Strategic Initiatives And Impact
January 3, 2022
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At Together Credit Union, ensuring pillars aren’t silos is at the heart of creating a change culture based on data and collaboration.
Desert Financial Leads With Heart To Conquer New Markets
November 29, 2021
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The Arizona cooperative commits time and money to fundraising, grants, and activities that revolve around the idea of giving back.
These 4 Pillars Are Transforming Culture At 1 Colorado Credit Union
November 12, 2021
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Canvas Credit Union wants to be known for its people, and a different way of approaching HR is helping it achieve that goal.
Helping St. Louis Help Itself
October 29, 2021
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1st Financial combines the right products with direct engagement to help underbanked residents build credit and financial security.
A Cooperative Spin On Local Marketing
October 28, 2021
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A California credit union partners with local businesses and earns positive guilt by association.
Credit Union Consolidation Continues
October 18, 2021
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Seventy credit union mergers occurred in the first six months of 2021, continuing a decades-long trend.
2 Sides Of The Coin: How Greenwood Credit Union Serves Core Members And Everyone Else
September 1, 2021
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The Rhode Island cooperative splits its focus between members who live within five miles of its lone branch and those with a loan-only relationship.
The Case For A Vaccine Mandate In The Workplace
August 20, 2021
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Credit Union Of Texas is requiring employees to be vaccinated before returning to work, a decision it says reinforces its core values and serves the best interest of its communities.
Exit Interview: Mike Lord, State Employees’ Credit Union
August 9, 2021
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“A positive difference” at the end of the day and a career of 46 years.
Small Loans Make A Big Impact In New Mexico
Nusenda Credit Union works with community partners to identify and support borrowers shut out of traditional lending.
What’s In A Name: Vice President Of Strategic Initiatives And Impact
At Together Credit Union, ensuring pillars aren’t silos is at the heart of creating a change culture based on data and collaboration.
Desert Financial Leads With Heart To Conquer New Markets
The Arizona cooperative commits time and money to fundraising, grants, and activities that revolve around the idea of giving back.
These 4 Pillars Are Transforming Culture At 1 Colorado Credit Union
Canvas Credit Union wants to be known for its people, and a different way of approaching HR is helping it achieve that goal.
Helping St. Louis Help Itself
1st Financial combines the right products with direct engagement to help underbanked residents build credit and financial security.
A Cooperative Spin On Local Marketing
A California credit union partners with local businesses and earns positive guilt by association.
Credit Union Consolidation Continues
Seventy credit union mergers occurred in the first six months of 2021, continuing a decades-long trend.
2 Sides Of The Coin: How Greenwood Credit Union Serves Core Members And Everyone Else
The Rhode Island cooperative splits its focus between members who live within five miles of its lone branch and those with a loan-only relationship.
The Case For A Vaccine Mandate In The Workplace
Credit Union Of Texas is requiring employees to be vaccinated before returning to work, a decision it says reinforces its core values and serves the ...
Exit Interview: Mike Lord, State Employees’ Credit Union
“A positive difference” at the end of the day and a career of 46 years.
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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.