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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
RIP: Brick-and-Mortar Branches? Not at All
April 26, 2016
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The branch is still the face of a credit union. Many credit unions are rethinking and expanding their design strategies to meet member needs.
Altura Credit Union Reaches New Heights with the Hispanic Market
April 26, 2016
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Learn how Altura Credit Union’s business plan to develop relationships with the Hispanic Community has produced results that exceeded expectations.
Stories from the Trenches: Patelco, GTE Post Positive 2010 First Quarter Results
April 26, 2016
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Patelco and GTE manage expenses and asset quality to earn their way back.
North Island is Back in Black
April 26, 2016
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First quarter results from North Island Financial Credit Union show a credit union on a journey back to health.
Three Benefits to Using Email for Collections
April 26, 2016
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Northwest Federal Credit Union uses email in its collections process as a cost-effective, diplomatic way to alert members of a late payment.
Image-based solution benefits employees and members
April 26, 2016
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In 2008, Saint Francis Federal Credit Union moved away from paper processing and transitioned to image-based item processing.
Credit Union Strategy & Performance Interview: Accentuating the Positive
April 26, 2016
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We sat down with Karl Murphy, CEO of Firstlight FCU to discuss how his credit union is positioning itself to deal with the adverse circumstances that many credit unions find themselves in today.
A Cash Cow 7 Years In The Making
April 26, 2016
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A review of NCUSIF audits show a rebuff of reality that marks seven years of building budgets while thwarting the fund’s intent to sustain and nurture.
DFCU Financial Posts Solid 1st Quarter Earnings
April 22, 2016
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DFCU Financial has been in the media spotlight because of its bid to convert to a mutual savings bank. Find out how the credit union performed in the first three months of 2006.
Preserving a SEG Niche While Expanding to the Underserved
April 22, 2016
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LCFCU works with various groups and resources to chart a course for the future.
RIP: Brick-and-Mortar Branches? Not at All
The branch is still the face of a credit union. Many credit unions are rethinking and expanding their design strategies to meet member needs.
Altura Credit Union Reaches New Heights with the Hispanic Market
Learn how Altura Credit Union’s business plan to develop relationships with the Hispanic Community has produced results that exceeded expectations.
Stories from the Trenches: Patelco, GTE Post Positive 2010 First Quarter Results
Patelco and GTE manage expenses and asset quality to earn their way back.
North Island is Back in Black
First quarter results from North Island Financial Credit Union show a credit union on a journey back to health.
Three Benefits to Using Email for Collections
Northwest Federal Credit Union uses email in its collections process as a cost-effective, diplomatic way to alert members of a late payment.
Image-based solution benefits employees and members
In 2008, Saint Francis Federal Credit Union moved away from paper processing and transitioned to image-based item processing.
Credit Union Strategy & Performance Interview: Accentuating the Positive
We sat down with Karl Murphy, CEO of Firstlight FCU to discuss how his credit union is positioning itself to deal with the adverse circumstances ...
DFCU Financial Posts Solid 1st Quarter Earnings
DFCU Financial has been in the media spotlight because of its bid to convert to a mutual savings bank. Find out how the credit union ...
Preserving a SEG Niche While Expanding to the Underserved
LCFCU works with various groups and resources to chart a course for the future.
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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.
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.
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.
A Cash Cow 7 Years In The Making