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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 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 Most Important Audit Ever: NCUSIF’s Future Hangs In The Balance
January 19, 2018
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How will independent experts view the NCUA’s merger of the corporate credit union bailout leftovers into the share fund?
Get Busy Living Or Get Busy Dying
January 17, 2018
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A strong operation in rural Minnesota helps SouthPoint Financial Credit Union meet members where they are.
10 Must-Reads For 2017
December 25, 2017
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CreditUnions.com puts a wrap on 2017 with a look back at some of the most popular strategies, insights, and stories generously shared by credit unions.
Reach Credit Unions In 2018
November 17, 2017
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The CreditUnions.com team explores tips and tricks for standing out and reaching credit unions in 2018.
Seeking Liquidity To Facilitate Loan Growth?
November 13, 2017
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Learn more about two channels of non-member deposits.
Erin Mendez On Leadership
November 2, 2017
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Erin Mendez, CEO at Patelco Credit Union, describes how changing a culture requires tough decisions, collaborative work, and faith in those around you.
From Hobbyists To Lobbyists
November 2, 2017
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The industry is increasingly looking to operatives to advance its agenda at state houses and on Capitol Hill.
Municipal Deposit Opportunities Opening
October 26, 2017
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Co-ops are hoping to deepen services to their communities as more states allow municipal deposits, including recently New Jersey and Washington.
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 ...
The Most Important Audit Ever: NCUSIF’s Future Hangs In The Balance
How will independent experts view the NCUA’s merger of the corporate credit union bailout leftovers into the share fund?
Get Busy Living Or Get Busy Dying
A strong operation in rural Minnesota helps SouthPoint Financial Credit Union meet members where they are.
10 Must-Reads For 2017
CreditUnions.com puts a wrap on 2017 with a look back at some of the most popular strategies, insights, and stories generously shared by credit unions.
Reach Credit Unions In 2018
The CreditUnions.com team explores tips and tricks for standing out and reaching credit unions in 2018.
Seeking Liquidity To Facilitate Loan Growth?
Learn more about two channels of non-member deposits.
Erin Mendez On Leadership
Erin Mendez, CEO at Patelco Credit Union, describes how changing a culture requires tough decisions, collaborative work, and faith in those around you.
From Hobbyists To Lobbyists
The industry is increasingly looking to operatives to advance its agenda at state houses and on Capitol Hill.
Municipal Deposit Opportunities Opening
Co-ops are hoping to deepen services to their communities as more states allow municipal deposits, including recently New Jersey and Washington.
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A Credit Union Bond Beyond Bloodlines
Aaron Passman
For Mike and Dave Valentine, the family business just happens to be credit unions. The father-son duo talk leadership styles, cooperative values, and the lessons they’ve learned from each other along the way.
Connection And Caring Matter As Much As Knowledge And Resources
Chris Howard
People who are truly financially thriving have both means and a sense of security that comes from confidence about the future. Building that kind of emotional engagement requires a deliberate design of everyday interactions.
AI Adoption Is Growing. Are Credit Unions Keeping Pace?
Andrew Lepczyk
New data from Gallup shows half of all employees who work for companies that pay for AI tools use them. Credit unions are building their own momentum.
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.
Raising The NCUSIF’s NOL: Smoke And Mirrors At The NCUA