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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
Industry Snapshot: Credit Union Fields Of Membership
October 14, 2024
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Multiple common bond and community charters comprise the majority of the industry, but niche fields of membership boast some of the largest institutions.
Are Community Charters The Key To Relevancy?
October 14, 2024
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Two credit unions from Nebraska and Michigan have adapted their membership models to serve a broader, more diverse base.
Better Rates And Service Mean Extra Costs For Credit Unions
September 10, 2024
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Credit unions leverage their member-first mission to better serve all members, even those of modest means, making cooperatives especially valuable in challenging economic times.
6 Reasons Credit Unions Are Selling Their Credit Card Portfolios
September 9, 2024
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Market pressures and compliance challenges are just two variables pushing cooperatives to hand off their card operations.
Exit Interview: Hank Hubbard, One Detroit Credit Union
September 2, 2024
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The veteran leader and Motor City hype man looks back on a career centered on living the “people helping people” philosophy.
5 Lessons For Buying A Bank
August 11, 2024
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Bank purchases have become an increasingly popular expansion strategy. Here are five lessons from credit unions who’ve been through the trenches.
Change Your Name. Blaze Your Trail.
July 15, 2024
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After two large Minnesota credit unions merged, staff set to work creating a new brand identity.
Term Limits Build Governance Prowess At A Minnesota Credit Union
July 1, 2024
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A new board strategy at Affinity Plus FCU results in new levels of engagement and diversity.
5 Reasons To Use A Mortgage CUSO Now
June 3, 2024
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The landscape of the mortgage market is rapidly evolving, and credit unions must adapt to stay competitive. Now is the perfect time to redefine your mortgage program.
Top 5 Credit Union Strategies For 2024
May 27, 2024
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Insights from more than 300 financial leaders offer a roadmap to navigate the year ahead.
Industry Snapshot: Credit Union Fields Of Membership
Multiple common bond and community charters comprise the majority of the industry, but niche fields of membership boast some of the largest institutions.
Are Community Charters The Key To Relevancy?
Two credit unions from Nebraska and Michigan have adapted their membership models to serve a broader, more diverse base.
Better Rates And Service Mean Extra Costs For Credit Unions
Credit unions leverage their member-first mission to better serve all members, even those of modest means, making cooperatives especially valuable in challenging economic times.
Exit Interview: Hank Hubbard, One Detroit Credit Union
The veteran leader and Motor City hype man looks back on a career centered on living the “people helping people” philosophy.
5 Lessons For Buying A Bank
Bank purchases have become an increasingly popular expansion strategy. Here are five lessons from credit unions who’ve been through the trenches.
Change Your Name. Blaze Your Trail.
After two large Minnesota credit unions merged, staff set to work creating a new brand identity.
Term Limits Build Governance Prowess At A Minnesota Credit Union
A new board strategy at Affinity Plus FCU results in new levels of engagement and diversity.
5 Reasons To Use A Mortgage CUSO Now
The landscape of the mortgage market is rapidly evolving, and credit unions must adapt to stay competitive. Now is the perfect time to redefine your ...
Top 5 Credit Union Strategies For 2024
Insights from more than 300 financial leaders offer a roadmap to navigate the year ahead.
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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.
6 Reasons Credit Unions Are Selling Their Credit Card Portfolios