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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
The Value of Strategic Benchmarking: Getting Your Just Desserts
March 16, 2018
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Benchmarking, more importantly strategic benchmarking, will provide you and your board with information that puts your credit union’s performance into context.
Mapping Merger Data, Crunching The Numbers, And Alice Cooper
February 26, 2018
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Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
At The GAC: A Banner Year For CDFIs While Blockchain Blooms
February 26, 2018
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Federation credit unions told to tell the story, while blockchain pioneers paint a picture of potential.
4 Reasons To Show Checks — And Check Writers — Some Love (And 4 Ways To Do It)
February 12, 2018
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Consumers still write checks by the billions and are likely your most valuable members.
What Could Credit Unions Do With $2.5 Billion?
January 31, 2018
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Hike the Hill, demand change, join together to encourage state and federal lawmakers to step in and save the system from the regulators.
12 Ways To Invigorate A Closed Field Of Membership
January 30, 2018
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How a small San Diego credit union uncovered a novel way to catch the attention of non-members.
10 Credit Unions That Topped The Charts In Member Value In 2Q 2017
January 29, 2018
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Callahan spotlights credit unions of all sizes that return the most value to members.
Save The NCUSIF Model From The NCUA
January 26, 2018
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The regulator listens to no one but itself — keeping more and spending more while the FDIC shrinks. Now, the fund owners have the means to model the fund’s performance.
The Many Faces Of Risk Management
January 24, 2018
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There is no one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to ensuring the safety of a credit union. That’s why leaders must understand the ins and outs of different strategies before selecting the best fit.
Raising The NCUSIF’s NOL: Smoke And Mirrors At The NCUA
January 19, 2018
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Creating future accounting fictions is at the core of the regulator’s rationale for paying itself more and returning less to credit unions.
The Value of Strategic Benchmarking: Getting Your Just Desserts
Benchmarking, more importantly strategic benchmarking, will provide you and your board with information that puts your credit union’s performance into context.
Mapping Merger Data, Crunching The Numbers, And Alice Cooper
Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
At The GAC: A Banner Year For CDFIs While Blockchain Blooms
Federation credit unions told to tell the story, while blockchain pioneers paint a picture of potential.
4 Reasons To Show Checks — And Check Writers — Some Love (And 4 Ways To Do It)
Consumers still write checks by the billions and are likely your most valuable members.
12 Ways To Invigorate A Closed Field Of Membership
How a small San Diego credit union uncovered a novel way to catch the attention of non-members.
10 Credit Unions That Topped The Charts In Member Value In 2Q 2017
Callahan spotlights credit unions of all sizes that return the most value to members.
Save The NCUSIF Model From The NCUA
The regulator listens to no one but itself — keeping more and spending more while the FDIC shrinks. Now, the fund owners have the means ...
The Many Faces Of Risk Management
There is no one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to ensuring the safety of a credit union. That’s why leaders must understand the ins and outs ...
Raising The NCUSIF’s NOL: Smoke And Mirrors At The NCUA
Creating future accounting fictions is at the core of the regulator’s rationale for paying itself more and returning less to credit unions.
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Credit Union Data Predicts Who Will Win Super Bowl 2026
Andrew Lepczyk
As Super Bowl LX nears, the Callahan Bowl prediction model says the Seahawks will see green en route to the Lombardi Trophy.
140 Million Reasons To Lend
Aaron Passman
Lending is evolving, and credit unions are adapting. This week, CreditUnions.com examines how shifting economic conditions are reshaping lending strategies.
Rethinking Auto Lending And The Choices Facing Credit Union Leaders
Callahan & Associates
Affordability pressures, extended loan terms, and shifting vehicle values are forcing institutions to look beyond familiar structures and reconsider how to balance risk and return.
What Credit Unions Can Do NOW To Launch And Expand Student Lending Programs
Callahan & Associates
Credit unions are uniquely well-positioned to guide members through uncertainty and fill essential funding gaps.
What Would A 10% Credit Card Rate Cap Mean For Credit Unions And Members?
Andrew Lepczyk
A closer look at the trade-offs of mandated lower credit card rates reveals a delicate balance between portfolio health and member access.
5 Tucson Credit Unions Join Forces For Affordable Housing
Savana Morie
A handful of regional credit unions pair up with the GoWest Foundation to offer 100% financing for eligible borrowers.
4 Important Exceptions To Track For Commercial Lending
Callahan & Associates
Learn how to identify, track, and manage four commercial lending exceptions to reduce risk, strengthen compliance, and streamline operations.
The Personal Loan Landscape Has Shifted
Aaron Passman
Declining savings rates and rising financial pressure are reshaping why members borrow, pushing credit unions to rethink lending strategies.
Simplify Credit Card Issuing For Sustainable Growth
Callahan & Associates
How can credit unions stay true to their mission while evolving to meet modern needs?
Will Ultra-Low Interest Rates Improve Housing Affordability?
Andrew Lepczyk
Ultra-low rates might feel like a boost to affordability, but they can create unintended challenges that ripple through housing markets, lenders, and the members credit unions serve.
What Could Credit Unions Do With $2.5 Billion?