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5 Valuable Governance Guidelines To Adopt Today
Constructive action and positive impact are the product of a board engaged in servant leadership — the true calling of a Class A board.
8 Steps For Building A Purpose-Driven Growth Strategy
A well-defined purpose drives member and employee engagement, which in turn drives sustainable growth.
A Look at the Economic Climate: Interview with Steve Hennigan
April 19, 2016
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Taking a wide as well as a close view of what credit unions could be doing to survive and thrive.
Building an Education in Personal Finance
April 19, 2016
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Erie FCU incorporates their personal financial education curriculum with youth accounts to yield promising results.
Smaller Credit Unions Level the Auto Lending Playing Field
April 19, 2016
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Ohio Healthcare FCU has been capitalizing on current market conditions to grow their auto loan portfolio despite being a smaller credit union without an indirect loan portfolio.
Maintaining a Fresh Connection with Your SEGs
April 19, 2016
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Baxter Credit Union sharpens focus on partnering with employer groups.
Delta Community: Building Trust through “Home Loan Specialists”
April 19, 2016
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One-on-one conversations between members and Delta Community’s “home loan specialists” helps strengthen member relationships with the credit union.
Weaving into the Fabric of a FOM: Interview with Maurice Smith
April 19, 2016
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Local Government FCU is using creative means for making itself an integral part of its FOM, local government and their employees in North Carolina.
Persevering through Economic Adversity and Natural Disasters
April 19, 2016
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Over the past 15 years, Visions Federal Credit Union has coped with an extended local recession and a “500 year” flood. But through these difficulties, the credit union, its members and the larger economy have forged stronger ties that can weather any storm.
Building Technology into Our Industry’s Future
April 19, 2016
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A CUSO between Level 9, a private company, and New England Federal Credit Union ($679M in Williston, VT) specializing in credit union website development, has worked with over 75 credit unions, providing them with website solutions and brand integration strategies.
Tell Your Friends about Travis
April 19, 2016
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Travis Credit Union takes a comprehensive Web 2.0 approach in reaching younger members, including launching a contest through YouTube and establishing a presence on Facebook.
Of CUSOs And Big Data
April 19, 2016
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The collaborative model is the best and perhaps only way credit unions can compete in the critical realm of business intelligence and the Big Data it requires.
A Look at the Economic Climate: Interview with Steve Hennigan
Taking a wide as well as a close view of what credit unions could be doing to survive and thrive.
Building an Education in Personal Finance
Erie FCU incorporates their personal financial education curriculum with youth accounts to yield promising results.
Smaller Credit Unions Level the Auto Lending Playing Field
Ohio Healthcare FCU has been capitalizing on current market conditions to grow their auto loan portfolio despite being a smaller credit union without an indirect ...
Maintaining a Fresh Connection with Your SEGs
Baxter Credit Union sharpens focus on partnering with employer groups.
Delta Community: Building Trust through “Home Loan Specialists”
One-on-one conversations between members and Delta Community’s “home loan specialists” helps strengthen member relationships with the credit union.
Weaving into the Fabric of a FOM: Interview with Maurice Smith
Local Government FCU is using creative means for making itself an integral part of its FOM, local government and their employees in North Carolina.
Persevering through Economic Adversity and Natural Disasters
Over the past 15 years, Visions Federal Credit Union has coped with an extended local recession and a “500 year” flood. But through these difficulties, ...
Building Technology into Our Industry’s Future
A CUSO between Level 9, a private company, and New England Federal Credit Union ($679M in Williston, VT) specializing in credit union website development, has ...
Tell Your Friends about Travis
Travis Credit Union takes a comprehensive Web 2.0 approach in reaching younger members, including launching a contest through YouTube and establishing a presence on Facebook.
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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.
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.
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.
The Affordable Housing Crisis Goes Beyond Single-Family Homes
Aaron Passman
The cost of manufactured homes has increased even faster than that of traditional houses. That can affect members’ ability to qualify for and repay those loans.
Of CUSOs And Big Data