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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
Key Advice For A Credit Union Turnaround
March 20, 2017
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When Keys FCU put itself into voluntary conservatorship in 2009, its leaders and staff knew rebuilding together was the only way to save the credit union.
How A Public Safety Credit Union Tops The Charts In Member Value
March 20, 2017
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When it comes to providing for members, Boston Firefighters Credit Union looks beyond the traditional safety and soundness issues covered by CAMEL scores and regulator examinations.
Patelco Boosts Member Service And Cash Availability With A Homegrown Check Hold System
March 20, 2017
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The California credit union offers $5,000 to $50,000 of immediate cash availability based on the depth of member engagement with their credit union.
How Community 1st Plans To Build Business With Latinos
March 15, 2017
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Joining the Juntos Avanzamos program, recruiting a bilingual market manager and electing a Latina board member are all ways to better connect with a budding potential membership.
It’s Time To SOAR
March 14, 2017
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A focus on aspirations and results trumps obsessing about weaknesses and threats.
It Might Be Time To Queue Up For That FOM Expansion
March 9, 2017
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Industry attorneys add that banker lawsuit is not a reason to avoid applying under the new NCUA rule, especially as application demand ticks up.
Credit Union “Sales” Use Secrecy To Undermine The Movement
March 8, 2017
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Some mergers now appear to be little more than bank-like takeovers, without the transparency.
GAC Week And A Movement’s Heart For Growth
March 2, 2017
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Talk about action on technology, analytics, touchpoints, and the personal touch highlight the credit union industry’s largest gathering.
How To Eliminate Fees And Improve The Member Experience
March 1, 2017
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Coastal FCU cut 20 fees worth $600,000 in annual income. Here’s how the credit union will make it all back — and then some.
NCUA Chair Says Show Them The Money
February 28, 2017
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The NCUA’s board chair says his top priority in 2017 is returning to credit unions the several billion dollars they’re owed from the regulator’s bailout of corporate credit unions in the Great Recession.
Key Advice For A Credit Union Turnaround
When Keys FCU put itself into voluntary conservatorship in 2009, its leaders and staff knew rebuilding together was the only way to save the credit ...
How A Public Safety Credit Union Tops The Charts In Member Value
When it comes to providing for members, Boston Firefighters Credit Union looks beyond the traditional safety and soundness issues covered by CAMEL scores and regulator ...
Patelco Boosts Member Service And Cash Availability With A Homegrown Check Hold System
The California credit union offers $5,000 to $50,000 of immediate cash availability based on the depth of member engagement with their credit union.
How Community 1st Plans To Build Business With Latinos
Joining the Juntos Avanzamos program, recruiting a bilingual market manager and electing a Latina board member are all ways to better connect with a budding ...
It Might Be Time To Queue Up For That FOM Expansion
Industry attorneys add that banker lawsuit is not a reason to avoid applying under the new NCUA rule, especially as application demand ticks up.
Credit Union “Sales” Use Secrecy To Undermine The Movement
Some mergers now appear to be little more than bank-like takeovers, without the transparency.
GAC Week And A Movement’s Heart For Growth
Talk about action on technology, analytics, touchpoints, and the personal touch highlight the credit union industry’s largest gathering.
How To Eliminate Fees And Improve The Member Experience
Coastal FCU cut 20 fees worth $600,000 in annual income. Here’s how the credit union will make it all back — and then some.
NCUA Chair Says Show Them The Money
The NCUA’s board chair says his top priority in 2017 is returning to credit unions the several billion dollars they’re owed from the regulator’s bailout ...
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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.
It’s Time To SOAR