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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 Distinguished Performance Model
April 7, 2017
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Credit unions need to evaluate financial performance results using not-for-profit parameters and a cooperative lens.
Measuring The Cooperative Difference
April 7, 2017
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A new way of looking at data helps leaders look beyond traditional definitions of success.
Pentagon FCU, PACE CU, and Burbank City Employees Place #1 in Callahan’s Return of the Member Index
April 7, 2017
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Credit unions today are constantly striving to improve their member service, whether it’s through new savings options, competitive loan rates or a wider variety of services. To help gauge the credit union movement’s constant progress, Callahan & Associates created the Return of the Member (ROM) Index.
Beyond The Payment Card: Beware Of Emerging Fraud Threats
April 3, 2017
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Adopting risk strategies to the changing threats now includes facing down card reward fraud and more.
Credit Union Mergers In 2016
April 1, 2017
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Mergers are on the rise, but smaller credit union still continue to play an important role in the industry.
What’s In Store For 2017?
March 29, 2017
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Technology providers evaluate 2016 and look ahead to the coming year.
The Role Of Member Value In Credit Union Success
March 29, 2017
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When Sharonview FCU sets its annual goals, it includes a member benefit component.
An Engaged And Informed Owner Makes The Credit Union Industry Stronger
March 22, 2017
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Why the merger system is too rigged for “insider gains.”
Merger Notice On The Wall. How To Make Members Care At All?
March 22, 2017
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The debate over credit union mergers should be about engaging member-owners as much as throwing shade at sales jobs by self-serving insiders.
Key Advice For A Turnaround, Mobile Incentives, And Member Value
March 20, 2017
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Five can’t-miss data points featured this week on CreditUnions.com.
A Distinguished Performance Model
Credit unions need to evaluate financial performance results using not-for-profit parameters and a cooperative lens.
Measuring The Cooperative Difference
A new way of looking at data helps leaders look beyond traditional definitions of success.
Pentagon FCU, PACE CU, and Burbank City Employees Place #1 in Callahan’s Return of the Member Index
Credit unions today are constantly striving to improve their member service, whether it's through new savings options, competitive loan rates or a wider variety of ...
Beyond The Payment Card: Beware Of Emerging Fraud Threats
Adopting risk strategies to the changing threats now includes facing down card reward fraud and more.
Credit Union Mergers In 2016
Mergers are on the rise, but smaller credit union still continue to play an important role in the industry.
What’s In Store For 2017?
Technology providers evaluate 2016 and look ahead to the coming year.
The Role Of Member Value In Credit Union Success
When Sharonview FCU sets its annual goals, it includes a member benefit component.
Merger Notice On The Wall. How To Make Members Care At All?
The debate over credit union mergers should be about engaging member-owners as much as throwing shade at sales jobs by self-serving insiders.
Key Advice For A Turnaround, Mobile Incentives, And Member Value
Five can't-miss data points featured this week on CreditUnions.com.
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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.
An Engaged And Informed Owner Makes The Credit Union Industry Stronger