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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
4 Tips To Stop Selling Products And Start Selling Experience
April 5, 2016
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In 2004, Redwood Credit Union took the leap from making auto loans to managing its own auto dealership. Now it has advice for others on how to do it, too.
The Employee Of The Future
March 14, 2016
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Why tomorrow’s cooperative workers will need to know more, do more, and own more, and how we can help them get there.
Do It Right The First Time
March 8, 2016
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How Belvoir Credit Union leveraged its compliance investment to benefit the credit union industry.
A Strategy To Reward Members For Positive Behavior
March 7, 2016
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By turning a longstanding credit model on its head, BECU repriced $100 million in loans in 2015.
Governance With A New CEO
March 2, 2016
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As the incoming leader of Langley Federal Credit Union, Tom Ryan helped his board strike the balance between embracing historic practices and plotting future improvements.
Same-Day Payments Criteria Set The Stage
March 2, 2016
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Feds Faster Payments Task Force reports include credit union participation and spark anticipation for changes to come.
To Serve And Prosper
February 22, 2016
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Credit unions need to value service as much as profitability and be able to show it.
Lessons From The Retail World
February 10, 2016
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Traditional retailers and credit unions are not necessarily on the same side of the digital divide when it comes to moving the model online.
Reading The Tea Leaves Of Regulation
February 2, 2016
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Compliance dance card overflows in 2015 while credit union legal beagles see TRID and true changes in 2016.
Credit Unions Fund More Loans, Still Hold $350 Billion In Investments
February 1, 2016
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Loan growth drives down balances while industry assets overall remain steady.
4 Tips To Stop Selling Products And Start Selling Experience
In 2004, Redwood Credit Union took the leap from making auto loans to managing its own auto dealership. Now it has advice for others on ...
The Employee Of The Future
Why tomorrow’s cooperative workers will need to know more, do more, and own more, and how we can help them get there.
Do It Right The First Time
How Belvoir Credit Union leveraged its compliance investment to benefit the credit union industry.
A Strategy To Reward Members For Positive Behavior
By turning a longstanding credit model on its head, BECU repriced $100 million in loans in 2015.
Governance With A New CEO
As the incoming leader of Langley Federal Credit Union, Tom Ryan helped his board strike the balance between embracing historic practices and plotting future improvements.
Same-Day Payments Criteria Set The Stage
Feds Faster Payments Task Force reports include credit union participation and spark anticipation for changes to come.
Lessons From The Retail World
Traditional retailers and credit unions are not necessarily on the same side of the digital divide when it comes to moving the model online.
Reading The Tea Leaves Of Regulation
Compliance dance card overflows in 2015 while credit union legal beagles see TRID and true changes in 2016.
Credit Unions Fund More Loans, Still Hold $350 Billion In Investments
Loan growth drives down balances while industry assets overall remain steady.
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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.
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