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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
Credit Card Management School: Card Marketing
July 2, 2018
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Successfully promoting and growing a card program requires a multi-faceted approach: new accounts, existing accounts, and inactive account all need your attention. This session will offer segmentation and marketing approaches that work at a credit union scale, and will include specific marketing campaign examples of what works (and what doesn’t).
3 Stories Of Bank Acquisition
July 2, 2018
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As more credit unions opt to expand their operations via bank acquisitions, best practices and solid advice emerge.
Best Of June 2018
July 2, 2018
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Based on June traffic (and our editorial instincts), here are the top articles and blogs that appeared on CreditUnions.com.
Cooperative Investments Today Build Tomorrow’s Industry
June 29, 2018
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How credit unions can become preeminent financial institutions for American consumers.
Pop-Up Branch, Bank Acquisition, Trigger Words, And More
June 11, 2018
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Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
2018 Tough Questions Series: A Planning Primer To Leverage Positive Momentum
June 8, 2018
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Jay Johnson, partner at Callahan & Associates and sought-after industry strategist, explores how credit unions can leverage positive momentum and ask tough questions as they go into planning season this fall.
What’s In A Name: Chief Of Staff
May 21, 2018
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John Fair steps up as the second in command and touches everything from loan approvals to facilities management at Peach State FCU.
New Job Titles Reflect Important Aspirations
May 21, 2018
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Credit union title changes demonstrate the movement’s stance on member service.
How To Map Member Data During A Merger
May 16, 2018
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Eight mergers in 11 years helped this Michigan credit union develop best practices in mapping core data during a conversion.
Speak Credit Union, Re-Imagine HR, And More
May 14, 2018
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Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Credit Card Management School: Card Marketing
Successfully promoting and growing a card program requires a multi-faceted approach: new accounts, existing accounts, and inactive account all need your attention. This session will ...
3 Stories Of Bank Acquisition
As more credit unions opt to expand their operations via bank acquisitions, best practices and solid advice emerge.
Best Of June 2018
Based on June traffic (and our editorial instincts), here are the top articles and blogs that appeared on CreditUnions.com.
Cooperative Investments Today Build Tomorrow’s Industry
How credit unions can become preeminent financial institutions for American consumers.
Pop-Up Branch, Bank Acquisition, Trigger Words, And More
Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
2018 Tough Questions Series: A Planning Primer To Leverage Positive Momentum
Jay Johnson, partner at Callahan & Associates and sought-after industry strategist, explores how credit unions can leverage positive momentum and ask tough questions as they ...
What’s In A Name: Chief Of Staff
John Fair steps up as the second in command and touches everything from loan approvals to facilities management at Peach State FCU.
How To Map Member Data During A Merger
Eight mergers in 11 years helped this Michigan credit union develop best practices in mapping core data during a conversion.
Speak Credit Union, Re-Imagine HR, And More
Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
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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.
New Job Titles Reflect Important Aspirations