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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
A 3-Year Roadmap To Better BI
March 18, 2019
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CAP COM FCU is on a forward-leaning data aggregation mission that crosses platforms and connects silos across the organization.
How To Ace The ACET
March 11, 2019
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The NCUA’s new cybersecurity assessment tool is a handful, but there’s help at hand.
Make It A Meeting Members Can’t Refuse
March 4, 2019
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Based on member feedback, BECU now incorporates financial education into its annual meeting.
Start Today To Be Prepared At The GAC
February 28, 2019
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Seasoned conventioneers share their best practices for a successful foray to the movement’s biggest gathering.
Maurice Smith On Leadership
February 25, 2019
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The CEO of LGFCU and Civic FCU discusses the importance of living with purpose, where he finds inspiration, and what credit unions really provide members.
What Does ‘Sustainable Business’ Mean To Credit Unions?
February 25, 2019
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Doing the right thing is a business model that combines profit, passion, and the pursuit of happiness.
Pass It On: A Referral Program That Works
February 22, 2019
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Member Mania couples a cash incentive with engagement expectations to draw in potential members as well as reward those who actively promote the credit union.
What Is Mid-Management’s Role In Strategy Development
February 13, 2019
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For many, thinking about the credit union as a whole is a brand-new experience.
Jim Minge On Leadership
January 21, 2019
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The CEO of Texas Trust Credit Union talks about what he’s learned through the years, how he found his way from auditor to credit union CEO, and why there’s no room for a big ego when it comes to helping members.
What’s In A Name: Chief Experience Officer
January 14, 2019
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Stacy Armijo works across her enterprise and the community to promote member service and brand awareness at Amplify Credit Union.
A 3-Year Roadmap To Better BI
CAP COM FCU is on a forward-leaning data aggregation mission that crosses platforms and connects silos across the organization.
How To Ace The ACET
The NCUA’s new cybersecurity assessment tool is a handful, but there’s help at hand.
Make It A Meeting Members Can’t Refuse
Based on member feedback, BECU now incorporates financial education into its annual meeting.
Start Today To Be Prepared At The GAC
Seasoned conventioneers share their best practices for a successful foray to the movement’s biggest gathering.
Maurice Smith On Leadership
The CEO of LGFCU and Civic FCU discusses the importance of living with purpose, where he finds inspiration, and what credit unions really provide members.
Pass It On: A Referral Program That Works
Member Mania couples a cash incentive with engagement expectations to draw in potential members as well as reward those who actively promote the credit union.
What Is Mid-Management’s Role In Strategy Development
For many, thinking about the credit union as a whole is a brand-new experience.
Jim Minge On Leadership
The CEO of Texas Trust Credit Union talks about what he’s learned through the years, how he found his way from auditor to credit union ...
What’s In A Name: Chief Experience Officer
Stacy Armijo works across her enterprise and the community to promote member service and brand awareness at Amplify Credit Union.
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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.
What Does ‘Sustainable Business’ Mean To Credit Unions?