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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
Seth Schaefer On Leadership
February 17, 2020
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The Rivermark Community president and CEO began his career as webmaster and says the front-facing member experience is a priority now equal to back-end bookkeeping.
A New Role Means New Responsibilities and New Opportunities
February 10, 2020
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CEOs have plenty of challenges, but they also have the ability to make a mark in the credit union and the community.
My First 90 Days: A Guide To CEO Onboarding
February 10, 2020
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Doug Fecher, CEO of Wright-Patt Credit Union, offers a new leader advice on how to take the helm of a financial cooperative.
Going For Growth
February 10, 2020
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After a period of rebuilding, Coastal Federal Credit Union posts three record-breaking years.
Jama Campbell On Leadership
January 20, 2020
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The SECU Foundation executive director applies the solution-focused philosophy of leadership she learned in the trenches to the community impact work she now leads.
High Rates, High Trust Nets High Returns For Latino Community Credit Union
January 13, 2020
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The North Carolina cooperative generates strong deposits to fuel a humming lending machine.
Making Foundational Change $1 At A Time
January 7, 2020
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Funded by members, the SECU Foundation works closely with its vast branch network to balance giving and impact from the mountains to the sea.
Training For Those Next In Line
December 27, 2019
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Digital Federal Credit Union strives to promote from within. Learn how it readies employees for the leadership opportunities that come next.
The State Of Prize-Linked Savings Accounts
December 18, 2019
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Lottery-driven savings accounts through state leagues and individual credit unions add an element of excitement to a positive financial behavior.
Fostering Foundation Support From Branch To Board
December 16, 2019
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The SECU Foundation relies on personnel and resources from across its parent credit union to increase capacity and visibility.
Seth Schaefer On Leadership
The Rivermark Community president and CEO began his career as webmaster and says the front-facing member experience is a priority now equal to back-end bookkeeping.
A New Role Means New Responsibilities and New Opportunities
CEOs have plenty of challenges, but they also have the ability to make a mark in the credit union and the community.
My First 90 Days: A Guide To CEO Onboarding
Doug Fecher, CEO of Wright-Patt Credit Union, offers a new leader advice on how to take the helm of a financial cooperative.
Going For Growth
After a period of rebuilding, Coastal Federal Credit Union posts three record-breaking years.
Jama Campbell On Leadership
The SECU Foundation executive director applies the solution-focused philosophy of leadership she learned in the trenches to the community impact work she now leads.
High Rates, High Trust Nets High Returns For Latino Community Credit Union
The North Carolina cooperative generates strong deposits to fuel a humming lending machine.
Making Foundational Change $1 At A Time
Funded by members, the SECU Foundation works closely with its vast branch network to balance giving and impact from the mountains to the sea.
Training For Those Next In Line
Digital Federal Credit Union strives to promote from within. Learn how it readies employees for the leadership opportunities that come next.
The State Of Prize-Linked Savings Accounts
Lottery-driven savings accounts through state leagues and individual credit unions add an element of excitement to a positive financial behavior.
Fostering Foundation Support From Branch To Board
The SECU Foundation relies on personnel and resources from across its parent credit union to increase capacity and visibility.
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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.