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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 CUSO Question: Are You Willing To Invest To Innovate?
May 14, 2018
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Organizations that are willing to think ahead — and put time and money toward creating new solutions to old challenges — are often those that outperform their peers.
Chickens, Eggs, And CUSOs: A Recipe For Success
May 14, 2018
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Numbers show that credit unions engaged with multi-owned CUSOs outperform those who aren’t.
Best Of April 2018
April 30, 2018
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Based on April traffic (and our editorial instincts), here are the top articles and blogs that appeared on CreditUnions.com.
Financial Life Lessons, Gig Workers, And More
April 30, 2018
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Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Spring Is Strategy Season
April 30, 2018
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The process of strategy requires year-long attention.
A 3-Year Mission To Explore 4 Visions
April 16, 2018
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San Mateo Credit Union’s strategic plan is a primer for how to set goals and stay the course.
5 Design Elements That Influence Member Behavior
April 11, 2018
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Every detail in the member experience sends a message about how they should act. Thoughtful tweaks on the credit union’s part can lead to smarter choices from members.
Prize-Linked Savings, Mergers In 2017, And More
April 9, 2018
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Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Credit Union Mergers In 2017
April 9, 2018
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Total assets at credit unions reached a record high of $1.4 trillion at year-end despite a drop in the number of institutions.
Spring Is Strategy Season
April 6, 2018
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Chris Howard, senior vice president of Callahan & Associates, discusses why spending time today thinking about strategy makes for a more productive planning season in the fall.
Chickens, Eggs, And CUSOs: A Recipe For Success
Numbers show that credit unions engaged with multi-owned CUSOs outperform those who aren’t.
Best Of April 2018
Based on April traffic (and our editorial instincts), here are the top articles and blogs that appeared on CreditUnions.com.
Financial Life Lessons, Gig Workers, And More
Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Spring Is Strategy Season
The process of strategy requires year-long attention.
A 3-Year Mission To Explore 4 Visions
San Mateo Credit Union’s strategic plan is a primer for how to set goals and stay the course.
5 Design Elements That Influence Member Behavior
Every detail in the member experience sends a message about how they should act. Thoughtful tweaks on the credit union’s part can lead to smarter ...
Prize-Linked Savings, Mergers In 2017, And More
Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Credit Union Mergers In 2017
Total assets at credit unions reached a record high of $1.4 trillion at year-end despite a drop in the number of institutions.
Spring Is Strategy Season
Chris Howard, senior vice president of Callahan & Associates, discusses why spending time today thinking about strategy makes for a more productive planning season in ...
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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.
The CUSO Question: Are You Willing To Invest To Innovate?