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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
NCUA Owes Credit Unions $2 Billion In TCCUSF Refunds
January 5, 2015
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Investment gains of more than $700 million prove the three liquidated corporates have always had positive capital.
Lessons From The First Few Months At The Helm
December 10, 2014
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Doug Fecher, CEO of Wright-Patt Credit Union, talks about leadership styles and what it takes to be the driving force behind a credit union.
Great Leaders’ Quest For Elegance
May 27, 2014
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Successful executives will seek to simplify processes and rid their organizations of inefficiencies.
Bad News With A Silver Lining
May 23, 2014
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Industry reports suggest the improvement in the housing market has slowed, but there there is more to consider.
Greece Crisis Turns 2
May 23, 2014
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This week’s economic indicators, Greece and Europe, and low-rate creativity have several implications for credit unions.
Your Vision For Regulatory Leadership
July 3, 2013
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Here are four different ways you can join the conversation about the need for an understanding of cooperative principles in regulatory leadership.
Credit Unions Can Benefit From The Cooperative Model
July 26, 2012
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The benefits of corporate membership become evident as third-party partners edge out credit unions from their customer base.
Great Leaders’ Quest For Elegance
May 24, 2012
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Successful executives will seek to simplify processes and rid their organizations of inefficiencies.
Any NCUA Board Appointment Is An Opportunity
March 19, 2012
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Credit unions should seek to ensure that the appointment process restores confidence in the political process.
Lessons From The First Few Months At The Helm
Doug Fecher, CEO of Wright-Patt Credit Union, talks about leadership styles and what it takes to be the driving force behind a credit union.
Great Leaders’ Quest For Elegance
Successful executives will seek to simplify processes and rid their organizations of inefficiencies.
Bad News With A Silver Lining
Industry reports suggest the improvement in the housing market has slowed, but there there is more to consider.
Greece Crisis Turns 2
This week’s economic indicators, Greece and Europe, and low-rate creativity have several implications for credit unions.
Your Vision For Regulatory Leadership
Here are four different ways you can join the conversation about the need for an understanding of cooperative principles in regulatory leadership.
Credit Unions Can Benefit From The Cooperative Model
The benefits of corporate membership become evident as third-party partners edge out credit unions from their customer base.
Great Leaders’ Quest For Elegance
Successful executives will seek to simplify processes and rid their organizations of inefficiencies.
Any NCUA Board Appointment Is An Opportunity
Credit unions should seek to ensure that the appointment process restores confidence in the political process.
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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.
Insights From The Outside: Don Rositano
Marc Rapport
How a former Sam’s Club finance leader adapted his member-first mindset to a not-for-profit credit union.
What’s In A Name: Vice President Of History And Culture
Aaron Passman
How a novel role instills SchoolsFirst FCU’s future leaders with an appreciation for its past.
Growth Is A Mindset, But Success Is In The Contract
Callahan & Associates
Arriba Advisors co-founder Tom Russell explores how credit unions can bridge the gap between a growth mindset and their technical reality.
NCUA Owes Credit Unions $2 Billion In TCCUSF Refunds